Why are VT Double IPAs so good?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015.

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  1. Ridgerunner

    Ridgerunner Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Connecticut

    Lawson's Finest Liquids "Sip of Sunshine" in 16 oz. cans hit the stores in CT today. Too expensive for a routine buy, but the demand will prevent that from happening anyway. An excellent substitute for the highly demanded Heady Topper, and even higher demanded Hill Farmstead offerings without the day long drive. Enjoying the tropical hop profile while bracing for the Blizzard of 2015. Stay safe if you are in its path.
     
    #1 Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015
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  2. Ridgerunner

    Ridgerunner Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Connecticut

    I should respond to my own thread since my post didn't answer my own question. It seems that the three afformentioned breweries all have a similar IPA taste to me. Not too sweet and malty, an unfiltered full mouthfeel, citrusy aromas and flavor, and small batch fresh flavor.
     
    #2 Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015
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  3. Yellolab2010

    Yellolab2010 Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Its the water, and some of the best brew masters out there!
     
    #3 Yellolab2010, Jan 26, 2015
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  4. MisSigsFan

    MisSigsFan Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2013 California

    Water has almost nothing to do with it since you can treat it any way you want. Look at San Diego. Horrible water quality, but great breweries. They have excellent brewers out there, but they also have a lot of hype since it's only recently they've been known for making quality stuff.
     
    #4 MisSigsFan, Jan 26, 2015
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  5. Coorsy

    Coorsy Pooh-Bah (1,730) Jul 11, 2014 Massachusetts
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    Though i really love what they are doing up north as far as IPAs, i truly believe Trillium has their number. At the very least they are equivalent. New England as a whole is starting to put out some top notch beers, especially IPAs.
     
    #5 Coorsy, Jan 26, 2015
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  6. Ridgerunner

    Ridgerunner Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Connecticut

    VT seems to be full of crafty, quality focused entrepreneurs and I'm happy to support them.
     
    #6 Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015
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  7. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    I fixed that for you.
     
    #7 TheeWalrusHunter, Jan 26, 2015
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  8. Ridgerunner

    Ridgerunner Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Connecticut

    I hear a lot of hype from around the country. Mostly about beers I can't get in CT. It's nice to have pride for your region.
     
    #8 Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015
  9. Andrew3366

    Andrew3366 Aspirant (229) Dec 13, 2012 Illinois

    I have never had Lawson's, Heady, or Hill Farmstead, but my guess is that the hype is much bigger than the actual quality difference. I'm sure those are amazing beers, just doubt that they are that much head and shoulders above similar offerings from around the country. Of course, if anyone wants to set up a trade and prove me wrong, I will happily send you whatever Chicago area IIPA you would like that I can obtain!
    (huddles under desk waiting for vicious onslaught for what was just posted. Calling 911 and getting ready to move family and live under an assumed name.....)
     
    #9 Andrew3366, Jan 26, 2015
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  10. Ridgerunner

    Ridgerunner Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Connecticut

    It's all beer. Using the same basic ingredients. How good can it get? We should just stop trying to top each other. Start working on consistency and distribution.
     
    #10 Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015
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  11. stb08007

    stb08007 Initiate (0) May 28, 2014 Connecticut

    It's because they don't over-malt the fuck out of it. And they have a grasp on how to utilize hops to let them shine through. There are so many shitty malty DIPAs out there.
     
    #11 stb08007, Jan 26, 2015
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  12. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    The hype is real. I hope you're saying this after having enjoyed some of these stellar, world-class offerings. Cheers.
     
    #12 TheIPAHunter, Jan 26, 2015
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  13. FutureJack

    FutureJack Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2007 California

    I think the key ingredient is the extra dash of homerism.
     
    #13 FutureJack, Jan 26, 2015
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  14. patdunkel

    patdunkel Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2014 Wisconsin

    Hype. And I do like VT IPA's, but they are good mostly because of the hype and the difficulty of acquiring said IPA's outside of the Northeast.
     
    #14 patdunkel, Jan 26, 2015
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  15. SkiBum22

    SkiBum22 Pooh-Bah (1,752) Oct 18, 2009 New York
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    I'd have to say it's mainly due to the quality of brewers. Also, the water has to be a little part of the equation as well.
     
    #15 SkiBum22, Jan 26, 2015
  16. pjvie

    pjvie Initiate (0) May 30, 2014 Oregon

    I'm just going to tip-toe back out of this thread...
     
    #16 pjvie, Jan 26, 2015
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  17. Ridgerunner

    Ridgerunner Initiate (0) Sep 4, 2014 Connecticut

    I don't bash Russian River or Bell's or Firestone Walker or Cigar City etc. These and many others sound exotic to me and I drool over the reviews. Maybe I'll try them on a vacation or maybe they may reach my neck of the woods some day within their freshness period. For now I'll look forward to New England breweries. Not saying they're better, just saying they're great.
     
    #17 Ridgerunner, Jan 26, 2015
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  18. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    @afrokaze please give us the details on why the NorthEast is killing the hop game!
     
    #18 Shroud0fdoom, Jan 26, 2015
  19. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    Reading this just reminds me that I haven't any VT world-class double IPAs yet. :slight_frown:
     
    #19 HorseheadsHophead, Jan 26, 2015
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  20. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    SOS, Abner and Mastermind are three great DIPAs I really enjoyed while in VT but there are probably 5 DIPAs i would put right next to them from WA/OR...Heady wouldnt even be top 10 DIPA in WA/OR in my opinion.
     
    #20 cherche, Jan 26, 2015
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