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. Justin8mypants

    Justin8mypants Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2014 Oklahoma

    Whenever I am in MA I drink as much Jack's Abby as I can. They have it down to a science. I have yet to have an IPL I prefer more than Mass Rising. I was fortunate enough to get to the brewery last month and I had TrIPL, which is a triple IPL and it was absolutely incredible.
     
    #21 Justin8mypants, Jan 11, 2015
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  2. Phoam

    Phoam Initiate (0) Dec 18, 2014 New York

    I'll pile on with the Jack's Abby love. Mass Rising and Hoponius Union both have excellent juicy, citrus flavor, without the bitterness that sometime accompanies hoppy beers. They make for amazing session beers, and, in my experience, are also perfect "gateway drug" beers to use to hook your friends on craft beer.
     
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  3. BeerForMuscle

    BeerForMuscle Grand Pooh-Bah (3,713) Nov 26, 2006 New Jersey
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    You guys beat me to it. I'd be excited to see American brewers produce better traditional lagers first. However, I do think producing "hoppy lagers" would be a way to catch the eye of many beer enthusiasts, being that so many seem to enjoy hoppy beers period. I'd give any new effort a shot.
     
    #23 BeerForMuscle, Jan 12, 2015
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  4. Cubatobaco

    Cubatobaco Pooh-Bah (2,057) Jan 27, 2013 Virginia
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    Agree completely with this comment. These Dissenter and IPL were the 2 on my mind.
     
    #24 Cubatobaco, Jan 12, 2015
  5. mudbug

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

    I give any brewery extra points for brewing a hoppy lager and take them away if they call it an IPL
     
    #25 mudbug, Jan 12, 2015
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  6. RblWthACoz

    RblWthACoz Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Hell yes. I wouldn't at all mind this being the next "thing."
     
    #26 RblWthACoz, Jan 12, 2015
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  7. PatriotsRule

    PatriotsRule Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2012 Massachusetts

    Chiming in to agree, Jack's Abby absolutely crushes it every time with hoppy lagers.
     
    #27 PatriotsRule, Jan 12, 2015
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  8. StuartCarter

    StuartCarter Pundit (922) Apr 25, 2006 Alabama

    oh for crying out loud. What next, hoppy gruits? Seriously, STOP IT with the excessive hopping! You're turning everything into the equivalent of a macro lager - macro hop bomb!
     
    #28 StuartCarter, Jan 12, 2015
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  9. innersanctum

    innersanctum Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2010 Illinois

    Does anyone suspect Jinx Proof has been reformulated, and its now less hopy?
     
    #29 innersanctum, Jan 12, 2015
  10. Beric

    Beric Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2013 Massachusetts

    I'd probably have a few, but I wouldn't want people to go around messing with certain styles and creating double imperial hoppy Maibocks or other beers like that.

    I think slightly increased hoppiness in beers that already 'feature' (to more or less of a degree) hops would be okay, especially pilsners. I think the success of American spins on German and Czech pilsners show hoppy lagers done right- they showcase hops but also allow some of the subtleties to still come through. Make a beer too big, and what's the difference between a hoppy ale and a hoppy lager when it's just all hops?
     
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  11. BoardwalkBock

    BoardwalkBock Pooh-Bah (2,041) Aug 18, 2012 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    If every hoppy lager taster like Jacks Abby Mass Rising then yes!!!
     
    #31 BoardwalkBock, Jan 12, 2015
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  12. BrewGator

    BrewGator Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2009 North Carolina

    I love a good hoppy pilsner, the OP's suggestions and Lagunitas Pils are very enjoyable when I'm in the mood for something "light." I would love an opportunity to try a Firestone Pivo Pils, as I love every beer I have had the opportunity to try from them.

    That said, I'm not a fan of the IPL style. At least not the few examples I've had. I'm not yet ready to write off the whole style yet, and would be happy to try the offerings from Jack's Abby.
     
    #32 BrewGator, Jan 12, 2015
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  13. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    The Bruery's Humulus Lager: I think this brew is worth it's praise. I've had it twice on tap and each time it's amazing. So what if they use Rice, that brew is all about the hops! I'd definitely drink more Hoppy Lagers.
     
    #33 Shroud0fdoom, Jan 12, 2015
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  14. upsbeernut

    upsbeernut Savant (1,111) Sep 22, 2011 Georgia

    If they taste like Fathom, I'm all for it. Beer camps Hoppy lager good job, should have been 70ibus not 55
     
    #34 upsbeernut, Jan 12, 2015
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  15. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    More lagers, yes, more pilsners, yes. Hoppy, no. Remember sundried tomatoes in everything in the 90's? And pumpkin spice in gottdam everything last fall? Lets not do that to hops.
     
    #35 Tripel_Threat, Jan 12, 2015
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  16. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    I didn't know you were anointed beer czar. Sales will determine if they are popular enough for more to be made. I say bring them on.
     
    #36 Kadonny, Jan 12, 2015
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  17. upsbeernut

    upsbeernut Savant (1,111) Sep 22, 2011 Georgia

    Pilsners are boring.
     
    #37 upsbeernut, Jan 12, 2015
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  18. SCW

    SCW Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2004 New York

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  19. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Exactly! Thats why they are so fun to slam down on a hot day! You don't feel like you are blasting through your stash!
     
    #39 Uniobrew31, Jan 12, 2015
  20. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    Crazy coincidence because I came here to say how much I enjoyed Tesla on tap and wished Sixpoint would can it just to see they are doing just that :grimacing: Awesome! @Sixpoint
     
    #40 EnthusedAboutBeer, Jan 12, 2015
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