Best IPAs for newbie

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  1. dymmig89

    dymmig89 Initiate (0) Jul 11, 2011 New Jersey

    Hey guys,

    I have been into craft beers for awhile but really just started using this website. I was never a big IPA fan until recently. I was looking for suggestions for good IPAs to try. I can't stand ones that taste like I'm sucking on a penny.

    Thanks
     
    #1 dymmig89, Apr 3, 2014
  2. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Lagunitas Sucks.
     
    #2 StoutSnob40, Apr 3, 2014
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  3. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    What have you tried that you don't like? "Sucking on a penny" doesn't give much to go on.
     
    #3 Rekrule, Apr 3, 2014
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  4. fleurdelou

    fleurdelou Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2013 Kentucky

    Go for Stone. All of their IPAs are good and they are relatively cheap.
     
    #4 fleurdelou, Apr 3, 2014
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  5. fleurdelou

    fleurdelou Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2013 Kentucky

    Too sweet in my opinion. Everone was raving over them and Chillwave this year...I was like...not sure if sugar water or my tasebuds have been compromised by the likes of Hop Juju in the weeks before.
     
    #5 fleurdelou, Apr 3, 2014
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  6. pgrenvicz

    pgrenvicz Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2013 Georgia

    Try Chillwave, if you get Great Lakes. Seekabrew says you do... Great IPA and not overbearing...
     
    #6 pgrenvicz, Apr 3, 2014
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  7. Qwest_35

    Qwest_35 Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2013 Florida

    Bells Two Hearted
    Ballast Point Sculpin
     
    #7 Qwest_35, Apr 3, 2014
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  8. swfeidt

    swfeidt Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2012 Pennsylvania

    I would also recommend Stone IPA. Good starting point to see what you like and usually available just about everywhere.
     
    #8 swfeidt, Apr 3, 2014
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  9. tmaury

    tmaury Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2014 Ohio

    I would also suggest Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA.
     
    #9 tmaury, Apr 3, 2014
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  10. JandJMD

    JandJMD Maven (1,375) Feb 23, 2013 Maryland

    Find somewhere that does mixed 6 packs. Get whatever is reasonably fresh. Drink them all. When you find one (or more) you like, look up what hops are used so you can narrow what you like. Rinse/repeat.

    Also, if you find an IPA you like, try the pale ale they make too. Like Big Eye vs. Sculpin. Furious vs. Abrasive. Etc. Might be surprised.
     
    #10 JandJMD, Apr 3, 2014
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  11. raulstotle12

    raulstotle12 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2014 California

    Just Outstanding IPA
     
    #11 raulstotle12, Apr 4, 2014
  12. hopsputin

    hopsputin Grand Pooh-Bah (4,403) Apr 1, 2012 New Jersey
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    Dogfish Head 90 min - I really enjoyed it when I was starting with IPAs
     
    #12 hopsputin, Apr 4, 2014
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  13. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    You've been a member since mid-2011, but just started using this website... believable from your post counts, but impressive considering your initial sign-up date!
     
    #13 tkdchampxi, Apr 4, 2014
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  14. Andrew041180

    Andrew041180 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    I'd try the straight Lagunitas IPA before Sucks. Also Racer 5 is a great starter IMO. Someone already mentioned the Dogfish Heads. Those are good too.

    Sucking on a penny? Never had the pleasure. I apologize ahead of time if those beers taste like penny to you.
     
    #14 Andrew041180, Apr 4, 2014
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  15. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Two Hearted Ale, if you don't like this one don't bother with anything else.
     
    #15 nc41, Apr 4, 2014
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  16. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    I find Sierra Nevada Torpedo to be pretty user friendly- the fresher the better, though.
     
    #16 TongoRad, Apr 4, 2014
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  17. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    Samuel Adams Rebel IPA ( . . . ducks!)
     
    #17 Chaz, Apr 4, 2014
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  18. DocHo11idaze

    DocHo11idaze Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2013 California

    I'd say Stone IPA and Lagunitas IPA are good for starters. Approachable and easily found.
     
    #18 DocHo11idaze, Apr 4, 2014
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  19. nauc

    nauc Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2013 New York

    theyre out now. i NEED to get some!

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    #19 nauc, Apr 4, 2014
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  20. CJRubes

    CJRubes Pundit (774) Jul 18, 2013 Massachusetts

    Harpoon IPA could be a good place to start...it doesn't stand up to some of the 'big boys', but is it really easy to drink. To be honest, it was one of the beers that got me into IPAs.
     
    #20 CJRubes, Apr 4, 2014
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