American IPA Poll Time!

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Ilovelampandbeer, Oct 8, 2013.

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Of these 5 American IPAs, which is best?

  1. TwoHearted

    111 vote(s)
    33.3%

  2. Jai Alai

    70 vote(s)
    21.0%

  3. Blind Pig

    84 vote(s)
    25.2%

  4. IPA-Stone

    46 vote(s)
    13.8%

  5. 60 minute

    22 vote(s)
    6.6%
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  1. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    haven't had Blind Pig but would love to try it. Two hearted wasn't for me, and 60 minute is average. My top is Stone with a close second for Jai Alai. That beer was awesome but I only had it over a long weekend.
     
    #21 jageraholic, Oct 8, 2013
  2. jminch

    jminch Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2011 Ohio

    I voted for two hearted, but I always choose Columbus IPA if I can have it.
     
    #22 jminch, Oct 8, 2013
  3. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,219) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    Considering I have access to two of them... 60 minute.
     
    #23 Givemebeer, Oct 8, 2013
  4. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Needs a none of the above
     
    #24 BrettHead, Oct 8, 2013
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  5. RickS95

    RickS95 Pooh-Bah (1,764) Mar 19, 2004 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    Stone was one of those beers I tried (from a bomber) and immediately stopped after the first sip and literally said to myself, "Damn, that was good." A quick second sip followed and I said, "Wow, that's really good." It's on my short list of beers I'd pick from if I could only drink one beer for the rest of my time on this rock.
     
    #25 RickS95, Oct 8, 2013
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  6. Beric

    Beric Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2013 Massachusetts

    Two Hearted. What an incredible beer.
     
    #26 Beric, Oct 8, 2013
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  7. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Yeah pretty much I mean there's hundreds of breweries in the US and most of them have an IPA so I dont see why these here are the best. Crap, I'll take Hop Devil or Racer 5 over any of those choices. Not everyone has the same tastes.
     
    #27 DarkDragon999, Oct 8, 2013
  8. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    #28 SFACRKnight, Oct 8, 2013
  9. TheGator321

    TheGator321 Initiate (0) May 29, 2013 Connecticut

    I can get Jai Alai in New York but they come in old.
    that's a solid list. funny how fuzzy baby ducks is on top
     
    #29 TheGator321, Oct 8, 2013
  10. Ilovelampandbeer

    Ilovelampandbeer Pooh-Bah (1,719) Aug 25, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    the poll was designed for 5 perennial ipas from different areas of the country...im not suggesting these should be the consensus 5 in america as i havent had every ipa in america...just asking for the top one out of these particular 5
     
    #30 Ilovelampandbeer, Oct 8, 2013
  11. mnstorm99

    mnstorm99 Initiate (0) May 11, 2007 Minnesota

    Two Hearted > Stone IPA > 60 Minute

    I have had exactly one Jai Alai so it is hard to vote for that based on my limited experience.
    I have never had Blind Pig
     
    #31 mnstorm99, Oct 8, 2013
  12. TequilaSauer

    TequilaSauer Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2006 Florida

    He asked for our favorite of the 5. Of course there are better beers out there, but these are the ones listed and the parameters are set to decide among the 5.
     
    #32 TequilaSauer, Oct 8, 2013
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  13. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Blind Pig
    Two Hearted
    Stone IPA
    Jai Alai
    60 Min
    (To be fair, I have only had Jai Alai a few times)
     
    #33 paulys55, Oct 8, 2013
  14. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    Kind of unfair as two Hearted, Blind Pig, and Jai Alai are hard to come by!!
     
    #34 ChanChan, Oct 8, 2013
  15. od_sf

    od_sf Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2010 California

    Recently found a Blind Pig at Whole Foods in SF bottled the same day. Was the best IPA I've ever had. Fresher than every time I've had it at RR, and just ridiculously balanced and tasty.
     
    #35 od_sf, Oct 8, 2013
  16. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    Except that the poll is titled "Best American IPA" which is why there should be a none of the above option.
     
    #36 BrettHead, Oct 8, 2013
  17. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    the answer is Head Hunter
     
    #37 spicoli00, Oct 8, 2013
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  18. bpasquini

    bpasquini Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2013 California

    Never had Jai alai or Two Hearted so I had to go with Blind Pig, excellent IPA
     
    #38 bpasquini, Oct 8, 2013
  19. Sludgeman

    Sludgeman Grand Pooh-Bah (3,356) Aug 17, 2012 District of Columbia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Never had Blind Pig.

    Two-Hearted at the top. But DHF/75 min, La Cumbre/Elevated, Surly/Wet, Surly/Furious and the obscure Old Forge/Overbite would all give it run. That would be a wonderful tasting paddle to have!
     
    #39 Sludgeman, Oct 8, 2013
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  20. TommyLiam

    TommyLiam Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2013 Arizona

    I've had 60 Minute,Two Hearted, and Stone. Of the three I'd say Stone but that's just a preference for Stone's hop heavy house style over Two Hearted's more malty style. I wouldn't really say it's better, technically.

    I prefer several IPAs to any on this list, including Odell's IPA, Sculpin, Union Jack and American's Breakaway, when it's super fresh.
     
    #40 TommyLiam, Oct 8, 2013
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