Session IPA in Bombers???

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  1. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    With the growth of "session" IPAs I am seeing more and more come out in bomber format. Doesn't a session ipa in bomber format kinda defeat the purpose of a "session" beer? I guess you could session a few bombers and it would only cost you as much as a 12er.
     
    #1 GetMeAnIPA, Apr 17, 2015
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  2. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
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    Yes, it does defeat the purpose of a session IPA. Personally, if I am going to drink session IPAs then I plan on having quite a few, I plan on picking up a six-pack. I can't see myself buying and drinking a session IPA in a bomber format.
     
    #2 Brolo75, Apr 17, 2015
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  3. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    I made this gripe a few years back when Drake's offered their Alpha Session in bombers only. Completely defeats the purpose, while a rip-off IMHO to boot...
     
    #3 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Apr 17, 2015
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  4. brentusaurus

    brentusaurus Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2012 California

    Yeah I think it's counterintuitive. Cans are the way to go.
     
    #4 brentusaurus, Apr 17, 2015
  5. Rollzroyce21

    Rollzroyce21 Pooh-Bah (2,211) Oct 24, 2009 California
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    Bombers just suck period.

    BTW, drinking Gravity Check right now and it's solid.
     
    #5 Rollzroyce21, Apr 17, 2015
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  6. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    Maybe if the bombers were in the $2-4 range I'd go for it, but we all know that's not going to happen
     
    #6 evilcatfish, Apr 17, 2015
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  7. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    That beer is a prime example. It's so good and drinkable I want more. I give kern a pass because they only bottle bombers, but the breweries that have the ability to bottle 12 and 22oz bottles but they choose to bottle their low abvs beers in bombers......
     
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  8. HorseheadsHophead

    HorseheadsHophead Grand Pooh-Bah (3,732) Sep 15, 2014 Colorado
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    Lol. Wow, that is kind of pathetic. If I'm going to buy a session IPA, it's to drink as much as possible. Session IPAs I'd buy by the case.
     
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  9. mudbug

    mudbug Pooh-Bah (1,762) Mar 27, 2009 Oregon
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    I think "session" IPA as defined in the US should be available in plastic bottles. Then again I don't care for them because for the same price I can have a full flavored IPA. Put them in cheap containers and sell them for less than a buck a bottle. But even then I don't know..
     
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  10. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    I like sharing bombers, so i guess it's a more sociable sessionable...
     
    #10 2beerdogs, Apr 17, 2015
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  11. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    A sociable session ipa...SSIPA! I think you're on to something.
     
    #11 GetMeAnIPA, Apr 17, 2015
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  12. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    The size makes more sense. The pricing kills it.
     
    #12 bluehende, Apr 17, 2015
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  13. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
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    A new style...So what makes one, "True to style" in this category. :wink:
     
    #13 2beerdogs, Apr 17, 2015
  14. Fargrow

    Fargrow Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 Michigan

    Yeah, unless the bomber is going to be less than $4 (it's not), this seems like a bad idea. Plus, I think of session beers as ones you take places to drink rather than sit at home and sip them. Who want's to lug 3 bombers of a session IPA to a BBQ when they could bring a 6 pack instead?
     
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  15. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    That's a great point. I usually drink low abvs beers when I am golfing, or out in about and I have to drive home. I often don't have any glassware either. Who wants to lug around multiple bombers and drink straight from them.
     
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  16. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    I wouldn't mind drinking a Rudie in one of those huge Mission-style cans.
     
    #16 Domingo, Apr 17, 2015
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