Drinkability and buzz

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  1. Masquerade

    Masquerade Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2015 Connecticut

    what beers have you found that excel here? Most of the crafts I've tried I can't even make it through the first can. "Session" beers aren't necessarily good drinkers with most of them tasting like lemon water. So far Heady, Bengali, and Hop Hunter seem to fit the bill for me.
     
    #1 Masquerade, Aug 13, 2015
  2. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
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    Sucks! And Ruination 2 but I can only still have 2 or 3 of these. Lagunitas ipa also.
     
    #2 Ipaupaweallpa, Aug 13, 2015
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  3. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    What was the question? Are you looking for high abv that are super drinkable?
     
    #3 hopnado, Aug 13, 2015
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  4. MA_hops

    MA_hops Initiate (0) May 18, 2015 Vermont

    any IPA/APA in the 5-6% abv would work
     
    #4 MA_hops, Aug 13, 2015
  5. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Based on title, thought this would be an AB marketing thread.

    Not really sure how to answer. I see you are in CT and like hoppy beers - have you tried Sea Hag?
     
    #5 LetsGoExploring, Aug 13, 2015
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  6. Lurchus

    Lurchus Zealot (733) Jan 19, 2014 Germany

    Most german beers in exports strength excell for me, dangerously so. Latest example, though kinda industrial: Köstritzer Kellerbier.5.4%abv., and super drinkable- I had 3 0.5l bottles very shortly without realizing it, very soft, nice malty body, went down a treat. All dark franconian beers excell in that category as well of course. Take Vierzehnheiligener Nothelfer Trunk, served by bayerischer Anstich-5.1% abv. and it throws itself in......
    Or think of Hefeweizens, most are over 5.4% and on a hot day they are very drinkable.

    But for me, also several more straightforward belgians are dangerously drinkable. Think of La Chouffe Blonde. 8% abv and very drinkable for me........
     
    #6 Lurchus, Aug 13, 2015
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  7. geodonnokepyo

    geodonnokepyo Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Pennsylvania

    duvel
     
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  8. SWORunner

    SWORunner Devotee (309) Mar 27, 2009 Texas

    This.

    SN Pale Ale, most Deschutes IPA's. On my local scene, Proclamation Derivative at 6% is fantastic.

    I find Sculpin and Grapefruit Sculpin extremely drinkable ... and at 7% that demands caution. You can sail right through buzz and straight into "whoa."
     
    #8 SWORunner, Aug 13, 2015
  9. VTBrewHound

    VTBrewHound Pundit (831) Jan 5, 2013 Vermont

    Belgian Golden Strong Ale
    Belgian Dark Strong Ale
    Belgian Tripel
    Belgian Quadrupel
    Any of these will produce both of your desires, very nicely. IMO.
     
    #9 VTBrewHound, Aug 13, 2015
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  10. Andrew041180

    Andrew041180 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    If I didn't seriously constrain myself at any establishment serving a German Helles I would quickly rack up a large bill. I love drinking that stuff.
     
    #10 Andrew041180, Aug 13, 2015
  11. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    If it's an ABV to drinkability ratio thing - Abner
     
    #11 rozzom, Aug 13, 2015
  12. Tonyjenlasc

    Tonyjenlasc Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2015 New Jersey

    That's what I took from this as well.
    And if that's the case....I'll say Dirtwolf, Sucks, Overhead and 077XX are all dangerously drinkable!!! Proceed w/ caution....
     
    #12 Tonyjenlasc, Aug 13, 2015
  13. Masquerade

    Masquerade Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2015 Connecticut

    Yes. Went right in the trash. SS2 was awful too. I don't care what alcohol it has as long as it it's drinkable. I need a cleanish finish. I can't stand that old orange rind buildup on my tongue.
     
    #13 Masquerade, Aug 13, 2015
  14. LetsGoExploring

    LetsGoExploring Pooh-Bah (1,550) Apr 25, 2006 Connecticut
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    Maybe Jack's Abby IPLs?

    What are other styles have you tried?
     
    #14 LetsGoExploring, Aug 13, 2015
  15. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    Two Hearted and (Grapefruit) Sculpin have ~7% abv and you can drink 'em all day :wink:
     
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  16. alex_delany

    alex_delany Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2015 New York

    Boat Beer cans from Carton Brewing (session ale) are scary crushable. You could drain the four pack without thinking about it. Fantastic hop profiles too. Not lacking in taste.
     
    #16 alex_delany, Aug 13, 2015
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  17. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    "Most of the crafts I've tried"....do people really use that word? I would say if you don't like the "crafts" try a none "craft". Bud platinum is drinkable and has a pretty high ABV or just a standard Budweiser. Highly drinkable and has @5^% abv.
     
    #17 GetMeAnIPA, Aug 13, 2015
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  18. ShanePB

    ShanePB Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Carton Regular Coffee. That is seriously 12.00% ABV? I don't believe it @augiecarton - I can drink that stuff all day!
     
    #18 ShanePB, Aug 13, 2015
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  19. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    As far as drinkability to abv ratio, bomb is rediculous
     
    #19 Fox82791, Aug 13, 2015
  20. TheWolf

    TheWolf Initiate (0) May 26, 2015 Delaware
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    A question that I have pondered often in the past. For a combination of session-able without forfeiting the flavor and ABV of bigger beers. My short list is as -

    Lagunitas PILS -a pilsner crispness with APA ABV
    Stone IPA - The dry finish keeps you going back for more
    Bell 2 Hearted - so incredibly balanced
     
    #20 TheWolf, Aug 13, 2015
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