Well Balanced IPA

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  1. codyscott11

    codyscott11 Initiate (0) Aug 30, 2010 Georgia

    Never had an IPA, I love Anchor Liberty and I've been told it's much like an IPA. Would like to try a good representation of the style to start me off. Any suggestions? thanks
     
    #1 codyscott11, Jul 20, 2012
  2. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    #2 jlordi12, Jul 20, 2012
  3. Steelcurtain

    Steelcurtain Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2009 North Carolina

    I would concur with the 60 min IPA, also 400 lbs monkey.
     
    #3 Steelcurtain, Jul 20, 2012
  4. dcs1548

    dcs1548 Initiate (0) Nov 6, 2011 Virginia

    Can't go wrong with a Sierra Nevada Torpedo or Bell's Two Hearted
     
    #4 dcs1548, Jul 20, 2012
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  5. KingforaDay

    KingforaDay Pooh-Bah (2,445) Aug 5, 2010 New Jersey
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    I see you're from the south so try some Cigar City Jai Alai.
     
    #5 KingforaDay, Jul 20, 2012
  6. brewbetter

    brewbetter Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 Nauru

    60 minute is good, Green Flash West Coast is great, but to some, a well-balanced ipa is an oxymoron.
     
    #6 brewbetter, Jul 20, 2012
  7. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    Check out Sweetwater IPA, they're local to you, and it's a great brew.
     
    #7 tjensen3618, Jul 20, 2012
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  8. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Racer 5
     
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  9. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Bell's Two Hearted
     
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  10. thereal

    thereal Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2010 Illinois

    Union Jack is the best example of the style I have had, if you can get it in Georgia.
     
    #10 thereal, Jul 20, 2012
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  11. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    Sierra Nevada Torpedo
    Founders Centennial
    Firestone Walker Union Jack
    Great Divide Titan
    Lagunitas IPA
    Lagunitas Maximus
    Stone IPA

    to name a few
     
    #11 otispdriftwood, Jul 20, 2012
  12. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    I think Bell's Two Hearted is perfect for a first IPA.. it's the epitome of a balanced IPA..
     
    #12 BB1313, Jul 20, 2012
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  13. jlordi12

    jlordi12 Pooh-Bah (1,856) Jun 8, 2011 Massachusetts
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    I think a couple are more hop forward than balanced but that's just me.
     
    #13 jlordi12, Jul 20, 2012
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  14. raffels

    raffels Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2009 West Virginia

    13 posts and no mention of FinestKind? My my...
     
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  15. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    OP: could you please clarify what you mean by “well balanced”?

    I think that Anchor Liberty is a tasty IPA but I personally would classify this beer as being a West Coast American style IPA; it is hop forward with just some malt backbone.

    A lot of people (most?) would consider a balanced IPA as being a beer that is both hoppy and malty in nature. Examples of IPAs that fit this description are: Victory Hop Devil, Southampton IPA, Lefthand 400 lb. Monkey.

    Cheers!
     
    #15 JackHorzempa, Jul 20, 2012
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  16. UMNbeerhunter

    UMNbeerhunter Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2010 Minnesota

    Masala Mama
     
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  17. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    from where you live

    Sweetwater ipa
    Terrapin ipa's
     
    #17 gatornation, Jul 20, 2012
  18. Homebrew42

    Homebrew42 Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New York

    Anchor Liberty Ale IS an IPA.
     
    #18 Homebrew42, Jul 20, 2012
  19. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    That's why any list of the best this or the best that is completely subjective to the views of the people making the list and that's why these types of lists aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
     
    #19 otispdriftwood, Jul 20, 2012
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  20. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    You're not supposed to print these lists. You can read them right on your screen!
     
    #20 Orca, Jul 20, 2012
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