Blind DIPA Tasting Results

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  1. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Had a blind tasting with some friends yesterday. I knew which beer was which but no one else did.

    The four beers were: Heady Topper, Pliny the Elder, Double Jack, Dirtwolf

    The results (not including me):
    (1) Double Jack (unanimous)
    (2) Dirt Wolf
    (3) Pliny
    (4) Heady (3 of 4 tasters put Heady as 4 of 4 and the 4th taster had it at 3rd)

    I thought it was an interesting outcome so I figured I would share.
     
    #1 cherche, Jan 11, 2015
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  2. Beersalesman802

    Beersalesman802 Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Vermont

    so you and your friends like malty DIPA's
     
    #2 Beersalesman802, Jan 11, 2015
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  3. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    How many people?
     
    #3 hopnado, Jan 11, 2015
  4. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    As I said, my opinion was not reflected in the results...and I don't think that is accurate.
     
    #4 cherche, Jan 11, 2015
  5. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Only 4 (not counting me)
     
    #5 cherche, Jan 11, 2015
  6. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Thats interesting and this hypothetical. But if I had Pliney and did that test I am quite sure the results would have been the reverse order. I prefer less malty DIPAs. Although I like most and can appreciate a well balanced one.
    To each his/ her own. Cheers!
     
    #6 tasterschoice62, Jan 11, 2015
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  7. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Yeah, usually I enjoy the hoppier IPAs/DIPAs and would have predicted my results to be 1. pliney 2. dirtwolf 3. dbl jack 4. heady but i actually ranked them 1. dbl jack 2. pte 3. dirtwolf 4. heady

    maybe it was just an extra delicious bottle of dbl jack :slight_smile:
     
    #7 cherche, Jan 11, 2015
  8. buzzedup

    buzzedup Savant (1,218) Dec 21, 2006 Pennsylvania
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    next time add the hop ranch from Victory and it might even come in as number #1. it is very impressive DIPA
     
    #8 buzzedup, Jan 11, 2015
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  9. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    I really wanted to and was going to grab a growler but the place i was going to pick it up tapped the keg before I could get there...not sure they ship bottles out here...
     
    #9 cherche, Jan 12, 2015
  10. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    In what order did you taste the beers? I am also curious how you cleansed your palate.
     
    #10 SFACRKnight, Jan 12, 2015
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  11. smanson56

    smanson56 Pooh-Bah (2,070) Feb 15, 2014 New Hampshire
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    Have had both Hop Ranch in bottles and as a growler fill it was great both ways. I'm not a Heady fan myself so my choice would have been Pliny, Dirt Wolf, Heady, Double Jack. I would say Hop Ranch beats all 4.
     
    #11 smanson56, Jan 12, 2015
  12. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Definitely agree with that ...there is just the faintest hint of malt in Hop Ranch.
     
    #12 tasterschoice62, Jan 12, 2015
  13. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    Fresh Double Jack is amazing, trouble is the fresh part. I've never done a blind I'd love to do so, but the fresh part is the bitch to make it fair.
     
    #13 nc41, Jan 12, 2015
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  14. TaylorRB817

    TaylorRB817 Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2012 California

    I did a 16-DIPA blind tasting that an awesome bar, CJ's Dogshouse, put on, and Heavy Seas Loose Canon won against many beers that are rated much higher and I personally enjoy more on an individual basis, but multiple DIPAs are very hard to judge against each other because of the bitterness on the palate and the nature of hop subtleties, so stylistic changes, such as well-malted and heavily dry hopped varieties will stand out and be appreciated more.

    Of those 4, Pliny is my favorite, but part of what I love is how balanced it is with so many strong flavors present, but that trait is almost immediately disregarded in a multiple IPA tasting.
     
    #14 TaylorRB817, Jan 12, 2015
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  15. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Translation:

    Vermont Local can't handle that his precious Heady didn't fair well... And has never had a Fresh Double Jack
     
    #15 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Jan 12, 2015
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  16. Ilovelampandbeer

    Ilovelampandbeer Pooh-Bah (1,719) Aug 25, 2013 New York
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    You shut your mouth when you're talking to him!!!
     
    #16 Ilovelampandbeer, Jan 12, 2015
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  17. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    I really don't think Hop Ranch is all that to be honest, from Victorys stable I think Dirt Wolf is more enjoyable.
     
    #17 nc41, Jan 12, 2015
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  18. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Unique New York. Unique New York. The arsonist has oddly shaped feet...
     
    #18 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Jan 12, 2015
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  19. JC333

    JC333 Savant (1,044) Feb 22, 2013 New York

    I would like to know the ages. I had two week old Pliny recently and it was phenomenal. And with heady, I think you freshness is key. Week old stuff in my fridge and it was a different beer from the 3 month old can I had in the summer.
     
    #19 JC333, Jan 12, 2015
  20. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    My preference is the reverse of that. No dis on any of them though, much love for double jack (even more for wookey)
     
    #20 Pahn, Jan 12, 2015
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