Double blind IPA/IIPA taste testing

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  1. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Havent had heady, dbl sunshine, fresh squeezed, hopslam, abbrasive, simtra, ninja, batch 138, N vs. U, or Hopocolypse...but of the ones I have had I would rank them as:

    DIPA:
    PtE
    Dbl Jack
    Hop Henge
    Apex
    Hop Stupid
    Racer X

    IPA:
    sculpin
    blind pig
    racer 5
     
    #41 cherche, Mar 14, 2014
  2. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Looks great! The results will be interesting. No Sucks?
     
    #42 mudbug, Mar 14, 2014
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  3. OneBeertoRTA

    OneBeertoRTA Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2010 California

    That's a nice group you got there. Are we taking bets? I got double sunshine winning by a landslide, then Pliny, Pig, Heady
     
    #43 OneBeertoRTA, Mar 14, 2014
  4. Nedster10

    Nedster10 Pundit (783) Feb 25, 2014 Michigan
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    Wish I could say I've tried all of those and could make an unbiased pick at the winner but, alas, I cannot...
     
    #44 Nedster10, Mar 14, 2014
  5. Boca-X

    Boca-X Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2014 Missouri

    Killer line-up! Looks like a blast...I think it's a great idea to mix the reg IPAs with the doubles...who cares? What taste best...taste best. It's not who has the most ABV or IBUs...but rather a flavor based tasting...NICE! Have fun and enjoy...looking forward to seeing the winner!

    Oh yes...I'm betting both Deschutes finish higher than the BA scoring line-up.
     
    #45 Boca-X, Mar 14, 2014
  6. jshusc

    jshusc Pooh-Bah (1,654) Aug 16, 2013 South Carolina
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    I have an abrasive in my fridge that was canned 1/28. Not sure if abrasive was canned after that.
     
    #46 jshusc, Mar 14, 2014
  7. buyyourfreedom

    buyyourfreedom Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2009 New Mexico

    This takes March Madness to another level. Well done.
     
    #47 buyyourfreedom, Mar 14, 2014
  8. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I haven't had Pliny, but I'd guess Abrasive for the DIPA and Sculpin for the IPA. Sick lineup!
     
    #48 SeanBond, Mar 14, 2014
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  9. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Couple Questions:

    • How are you accounting for Palate Fatigue?
    • Will you know what the beers are after the first round? and if so, won't you know what the beers are round 2 and 3?
    • What kind of breaks are you taking? How long? Will the beer warm up during these break periods? Are you refrigerating open container? or do you have three of each beer?
    • What else are you drinking between sips of beer? I would recommend sparkling water and then regular water.
     
    #49 TheeWalrusHunter, Mar 14, 2014
  10. smanrob

    smanrob Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2014 California

    Let me preface this... We're less interested in coming up with a scientifically quantifiable determination of the "best" beer, and more interested in getting to enjoy a boat load of great beer.

    To answer your (and others') questions about palate assault, we're setting aside the full afternoon and early evening for this. We've got a tri-tip and ribs prepped for the grill, the hot tub up to temp and aren't in any rush. Certainly water is available, as is soda and time. Bottom line, if Steve wants to go from one beer to the next, that's on him - he can enjoy as he sees fit. Of course, we all do want to enjoy each beer for what it is, so my guess is that time and water will be our friends. We've got a kegerator, a fridge and wine bottle caps to keep open bottles cold.
    Regarding my insight on the beers... Yes, I know the full line up, but which flights are served in which order, which beers advance and which beers are rejected will all be unknown to me (Thanks to the wife). That's about as "blind" as I could make it for myself.
    Regardless, it promises to be a good time!
    Cheers to all!
     
    #50 smanrob, Mar 14, 2014
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  11. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Im super jelly.

    cheers.
     
    #51 TheeWalrusHunter, Mar 14, 2014
  12. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    That's the right attitude! Hope it's everything you plan it to be- cheers!
     
    #52 TongoRad, Mar 14, 2014
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  13. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Yeah, and i forgot to mention how jealous I am too...well done sir! I wish we were friends :slight_smile:
     
    #53 cherche, Mar 14, 2014
  14. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    More people need to do this.
     
    #54 TheeWalrusHunter, Mar 14, 2014
  15. Judgie

    Judgie Pundit (836) Nov 21, 2012 Indiana

    Way too many beers in there that I have not experienced to place a wager.

    However, I am partially blind and can change my name to Rob, Steve, or Alan in a heartbeat if you need a participant.
     
    #55 Judgie, Mar 14, 2014
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  16. TonyVT

    TonyVT Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 Vermont

    Somebody is going to get hammered. Enjoy!
     
    #56 TonyVT, Mar 15, 2014
  17. Zonian1

    Zonian1 Pooh-Bah (2,296) Sep 29, 2012 Ohio
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    For your experiment to be statistically significant, you're gonna need more tasters. In the interest of science, I'm willing to help!
     
    #57 Zonian1, Mar 15, 2014
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  18. raulstotle12

    raulstotle12 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2014 California

    goddammit that's such a good idea
     
    #58 raulstotle12, Mar 15, 2014
  19. ToddSoonerFan

    ToddSoonerFan Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Iowa

    Bet it was a fun taste test! I'm biased but it you could get your hands on some Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue and some Sosus, it might turn out different. I'm sure they are all Awesome brews!!
     
    #59 ToddSoonerFan, Mar 15, 2014
  20. roger617

    roger617 Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2013 Indiana

    Best. Friend. Ever.
     
    #60 roger617, Mar 15, 2014
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