Best dual (or more) DIPA lineup?

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  1. Boomer4ES

    Boomer4ES Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 North Carolina

    I find myself with a four-pack of both Dirtwolf and Hop Ranch from Victory. This week was my first time trying both, and I'm glad I did. Before tasting, I noticed how close the ABVs are to each other (8.7 vs 9.0% respectively) and wondered why a brewery would choose to compete against their own beer like this. I also find it funny that Dirtwolf is labeled as a Double IPA and Hop Ranch is labeled an Imperial.

    After tasting, I understand the market for each of these beers. They are incredibly different in a fantastic way. I prefer the Dirtwolf myself, but they are both great. So now I'm left wondering if any other breweries are doing this. I'm sure there are plenty of places that make more than one DIPA, but I can't think of one that makes two equally great yet vastly different versions. Is there anyone else out there who does it better?
     
    #1 Boomer4ES, Feb 1, 2015
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  2. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    HF Abner and Ephraim are terriffic brews, I don't think Hill actually labels them as Dipas but imo they are.
     
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  3. lewisti

    lewisti Zealot (523) Nov 7, 2001 Connecticut

    funny you should ask i just happened to have both Dirt Wolf and Hop Ranch in my fridge this week kinda by accident and it was a really good week...
     
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  4. Haymarket

    Haymarket Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2014 Virginia

    It is hard to beat Stone with Ruination, RuinTen, and Enjoy By...all great and all over 4.3 ratings on here.
     
    #4 Haymarket, Feb 1, 2015
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  5. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Grand Pooh-Bah (5,873) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
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    Three Floyds kicks it with their Dreadnaught and Arctic Panzer Wolf.
     
    #5 Monkeyknife, Feb 1, 2015
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  6. SlightlyGrey

    SlightlyGrey Maven (1,480) Apr 4, 2011 Minnesota
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    DFH Burton Baton and 90 Minute.
     
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  7. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    For combination of quality and quantity - you can't beat Knee Deep.

    Also shoutout to Boneyard: Notorious + Hop Venom = <3
     
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  8. michman

    michman Pundit (751) Oct 14, 2005 Illinois

    Bells hopslam and bells oracle. Very diff dipa and both damn good.
     
    #8 michman, Feb 1, 2015
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  9. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    I've got this . . .
     
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  10. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Beat me to it! Those are all great beers, but Ruination may be my favorite.
     
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  11. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    hopefully they keep making Mars. The more dipas the better
     
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  12. Stignacious

    Stignacious Pooh-Bah (1,878) Aug 24, 2011 New York
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    Sure it's not a straight dual, but if you're looking for a single, double, triple, Sixpoint Bengali, Resin, and Hi-Res; you're set. Granted, you may have a dead palate after the fact but who cares...
     
    #12 Stignacious, Feb 2, 2015
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  13. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    War Mullet!!!!!!
     
    #13 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Feb 2, 2015
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  14. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    I enjoyed the combo of Toppling Goliath Imperial Golden Nugget and Twisted Galaxy this weekend.

    I've also had King Sue and Sosus.
     
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  15. Boomer4ES

    Boomer4ES Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 North Carolina

    Can't believe I forgot about Stone. Yes those would be tough to beat.
     
    #15 Boomer4ES, Feb 2, 2015
  16. Boomer4ES

    Boomer4ES Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2012 North Carolina

    I hope I get the chance to try these someday.
     
    #16 Boomer4ES, Feb 2, 2015
  17. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Barley Brown's : Chaos, Head Shake, Forklift, Tank Slapper, Super Slapper, WFO, Allocation (collab w/ Boneyard). Pick two, and they'll go toe-to-toe with any brewery.
     
    #17 sharpski, Feb 2, 2015
  18. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    I throw in for the two Victory DIPAs because you can't beat the quality with the low price.
     
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  19. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Green Flash makes a couple, Great Lakes, Oskar Blues. There are a bunch that make more than one tasty DIPA.
     
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