Hoppy Lagers - Would you like more?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by yemenmocha, Jan 11, 2015.

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If more brewers made hoppy lagers...

  1. I would drink them a lot more often

    106 vote(s)
    31.8%

  2. I would drink them slightly more often

    119 vote(s)
    35.7%

  3. I would try them, but probably not drink them regularly

    86 vote(s)
    25.8%

  4. Would not try them.

    22 vote(s)
    6.6%
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  1. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    I'm feeling great lately with the offerings from Sierra Nevada such as Hoppy Lager, Nooner Pils, and of course some old standby beers like Victory Prima Pils. Also I really enjoy Noble Pils. Many others worth mentioning but that's just what is in my fridge now.

    Part of me wants to take the pulse of the active forum BA community on whether or not you would drink more American craft lagers, hoppy ones especially, if they were produced by more brewers - especially reputable brewers. Poll above. But please elaborate if you have a few comments to share.

    I'm on board for these beers and will drink them regularly. Only caveat is I don't want any gimmicky ingredients, even fruit.

    So go fill your stein and share your view. Thanks
     
    #1 yemenmocha, Jan 11, 2015
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  2. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Love me some. Would also like some malty ones or more bocks...
     
    #2 russpowell, Jan 11, 2015
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  3. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
    Pooh-Bah

    Never been a style I cared much for until I tried Founders Dissenter and realized I could love them when done in a certain way. So I would be happy to to have more out there to choose from. Jack Abby is one of the breweries I would most like to try.
     
    #3 denver10, Jan 11, 2015
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  4. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Two other hoppy lagers that I would highly recommend:

    · Sixpoint Crisp

    · Firestone Walker Pivo Pils (particularly very fresh!)

    Cheers!
     
    #4 JackHorzempa, Jan 11, 2015
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  5. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    Great additions to the list! I was able to sample the Sixpoint on an east coast trip and enjoyed it a lot.
     
    #5 yemenmocha, Jan 11, 2015
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  6. JohnnyMalts

    JohnnyMalts Crusader (437) Jul 28, 2014 New York
    Trader

    Yes, I would drink more. The Dissenter from Founders was tasty, and just about everything Jack's Abby makes in nothing short of fantastic.
     
    #6 JohnnyMalts, Jan 11, 2015
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  7. Redneckwine

    Redneckwine Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2013 Washington

    I love a good hoppy lager. Full Sail just put one out simply labeled "Pilsner", which is their Cascade Pilsner (formerly limited release bombers and draft) that has been made part of their year-round line-up in 6 packs. Very good beer at an awesome value ($6.99 around here). This beer is 6% ABV and 60 IBU... Definitely leaning to "IPL"/hoppy lager territory.
     
    #7 Redneckwine, Jan 11, 2015
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  8. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    A wholehearted yes from this hop head.
     
    #8 bluehende, Jan 11, 2015
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  9. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    My fridge presently contains Hoponius Union by Jack's Abby as well as Sierra Nevada's new Hoppy Lager and Nooner Pilsner, plus a lonesome bottle of Weihenstephaner Original helles and a couple of Pretty Things Bocky Bier bombers.

    Yes, I'm up for good lagers, hoppy or otherwise.
     
    #9 bleakies, Jan 11, 2015
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  10. Ilovelampandbeer

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

    The crisp= fav pils ever
     
    #10 Ilovelampandbeer, Jan 11, 2015
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  11. HopHead84

    HopHead84 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,268) Nov 29, 2006 California
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I wish there were more lagers in general, but they're difficult to brew and with how bad a lot of new breweries are at other more simple styles where they can cover up flaws, I don't think they would be at all successful at lagers. I'd love more Czech pilsners, maybe from someone like Alesmith that excels at all styles.
     
    #11 HopHead84, Jan 11, 2015
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  12. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah

    Thanks for the heads up on that beer!
     
    #12 yemenmocha, Jan 11, 2015
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  13. CBlack85

    CBlack85 Pooh-Bah (2,762) Jul 12, 2009 South Carolina
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I would love to see breweries make more lagers in general, I am not a huge fan of the IPL's but if done right I can enjoy them.
     
    #13 CBlack85, Jan 11, 2015
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  14. MistahBeah

    MistahBeah Initiate (0) May 12, 2013 Massachusetts

    I've had a handful of pilsners that I've really enjoyed. All of the ones mentioned are great. Also enjoy Lagunitas Pils and Two Roads Ol' Factory.
    I love a well-made IPL. So yes, if there were more I would drink them.
     
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  15. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah

    All of those mentioned are excellent. I do also like Sam Adams Double Agent IPL.
     
    #15 DrStiffington, Jan 11, 2015
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  16. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Jack's Abby has the IPL game down pat. Glorious, glorious hops mixed with pilsner malts. Yum, yum, yum.
     
    #16 TheIPAHunter, Jan 11, 2015
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  17. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    I like lagers of all styles. I generally prefer the balance of traditional German lagers, but I also really enjoy their hoppy American brethren. I think after the wild/saison phase settles lagers will be the next setting of American innovation. Like wilds, it's unlikely that we will top the perfection of the country of origin, but I'll definitely still enjoy trying as many interesting variations on lager as possible.
     
    #17 THANAT0PSIS, Jan 11, 2015
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  18. cookiequiz

    cookiequiz Savant (1,119) Apr 15, 2013 California

    Lots of great suggestions with Jack's Abbey, Firestone and Sixpoint.

    'Fathom' made by Ballast Point is also pretty nice; it's hoppy, but not all fruit, which is interesting.
     
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  19. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Only ones I have felt were truly game-changing were the Jack's Abby IPLs. Others strike me as simply lagers for hoppy ale lovers.
     
    #19 herrburgess, Jan 11, 2015
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  20. muck1979

    muck1979 Zealot (555) Jul 3, 2005 Minnesota

    I would love more lagers in the 20-30 IBU I range.
     
    #20 muck1979, Jan 11, 2015
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