Favorite EIPA

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  1. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    The English version of this style doesn't get much reviews here, or forum posts. It's an interesting beer. Commodore Perry's is the best I've had, followed by Jaipur's and GI's EIPA. Does anyone else here like this style? And how often do you drink EIPA's?
     
    #1 Beertsipper, Dec 24, 2014
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  2. Foyle

    Foyle Maven (1,481) Sep 29, 2007 North Carolina

    Thanks for starting this thread for an under appreciated style.

    I am a huge fan of English IPA's and much prefer them to their American cousins. I haven't tried Commodore Perry's or Jaipur's, so I can't speak of those. I didn't realize that Goose Island's IPA was in the English style -- I will definitely have to give that one a try.

    Of the EIPAs I have tried, Samuel Smith's India Ale is my highest rated.

    As for frequency, I drink them on occasion (maybe every 2-3 months). I should increase that going forward!
     
    #2 Foyle, Dec 24, 2014
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  3. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    I will definitely have to seek out Samuel Smith's version. I live in NYC and am a huge Yankee's fan. Much to my surprise, they have GI's EIPA on tap at Yankee Stadium. A 16 ounce Coor's light can is $9.00. The GI EIPA 12 ouncer on draft is a much better (and tastier) bargain.
     
    #3 Beertsipper, Dec 24, 2014
  4. jmdrpi

    jmdrpi Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,989) Dec 11, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    My favorite would be Yard's IPA http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/450/1481/

    They do English styles well, their ESA and Brawler make for a great variety pack.
     
    #4 jmdrpi, Dec 24, 2014
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  5. Jnashed

    Jnashed Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2014 Virginia

    Three Floyds Blackheart
     
    #5 Jnashed, Dec 24, 2014
  6. John_Beeryman

    John_Beeryman Initiate (0) Jul 19, 2014 Virginia

    O'Connor El Guapo IPA.
     
    #6 John_Beeryman, Dec 24, 2014
  7. TheFightingMongooses

    TheFightingMongooses Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 New Jersey

    I just had Brooklyn's East India Pale Ale for the first time last night and I was really impressed. I have always passed over it because it has low ratings, but I learned that styles are definitely rated on a high hop, high alcohol curve on this site.

    Sam Smiths is very good too. I do feel that English IPAs are much more drinkable than the American versions.
     
    #7 TheFightingMongooses, Dec 24, 2014
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  8. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Fuller's Bengal Lancer is really fab (some English lingo, there). Not too far behind is Southampton's Burton IPA.
     
    #8 TongoRad, Dec 24, 2014
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  9. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
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    My favorites are Berkshire Brewing Co. Lost Sailor IPA (phenomenal beer at an awesome price), SH Burton IPA and Great Lakes Commodore Perry.

    While GI's IPA is listed as an EIPA, I can't honestly see how it falls under that category. The hops are so much more present then the malts and very fruity.
     
    #9 BoardwalkBock, Dec 24, 2014
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  10. SnifterLifter

    SnifterLifter Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2013 New York

    St Peters IPA is lovely
     
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  11. beerdedking

    beerdedking Grand Pooh-Bah (3,634) Oct 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Brooklyn East India Pale Ale is an excellent choice here...
     
    #11 beerdedking, Dec 24, 2014
  12. tone77

    tone77 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,359) May 20, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    Kiss Off IPA from Round Guys brewing is the best I have had to date.
     
    #12 tone77, Dec 24, 2014
  13. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    Who considers Commodore Perry IPA an English IPA? All american hop bill as far as I know.
     
    #13 scottakelly, Dec 25, 2014
  14. pagriley

    pagriley Pooh-Bah (2,382) Oct 27, 2014 Illinois
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    Looks like a to do list above! I have neglected the style and really should try all the beers being mentioned - they are regularly on shelves and from the comments seem like balanced and drinkable toned down versions of American IPAs
     
    #14 pagriley, Dec 25, 2014
  15. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Arcadia's IPA is a pretty good one.
     
    #15 PapaGoose03, Dec 25, 2014
  16. DarthVorador

    DarthVorador Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Great Lakes' Commodore Perry. The best "no coast" IPA.
     
    #16 DarthVorador, Dec 25, 2014
  17. GetTheYayo

    GetTheYayo Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Commodore Perry is very solid.
     
    #17 GetTheYayo, Dec 25, 2014
  18. beerdedking

    beerdedking Grand Pooh-Bah (3,634) Oct 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    I'm not entirely sure an "all American hop bill" would disqualify a beer from having characteristics and flavors of an EIPA...
     
    #18 beerdedking, Dec 25, 2014
  19. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    Overlooked and under appreciated and on this site underrated.

    Green Man IPA in Asheville brews an outstanding American representation of the EIPA and my favorite. Just fantastic. Love one to reset the buds.
     
    #19 surfcaster, Dec 25, 2014
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  20. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    My top rating is for Samuel Smith India Ale.
     
    #20 UCLABrewN84, Dec 25, 2014
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