Samuel Adams - Rebel Grapefruit IPA

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Looks like Sam Adams is jumping on the Grapefruit IPA train as well. Here is your first look at the label for Rebel Grapefruit IPA. This will be and ale brewed with "grapefruit peal and grapefruit juice added" and will clock in at 6.3%abv and 52ibu. Also, from the label, this appears like it will be packed in 12oz cans, which will be new for the "Rebel" lineup. No word on release date yet.


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    #1 BottleCaps80, Sep 17, 2015
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  2. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    I wonder how Jim Koch feels about this. I'd guess conflicted
     
    #2 tkdchampxi, Sep 17, 2015
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  3. Lingenbrau

    Lingenbrau Grand Pooh-Bah (4,853) Apr 9, 2011 Oregon
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    Will they keep it competitive by charging only $12.99/6 pack?
     
    #3 Lingenbrau, Sep 17, 2015
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  4. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    The prophecy continues to fulfill itself...
     
    #4 Immortale25, Sep 17, 2015
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  5. otispdriftwood

    otispdriftwood Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2011 Colorado

    Seems like Sam has jumped on the entire IPA bandwagon with the Rebel series, especially since before its intro, Mr. Koch came out and said something to the effect of stating that IPAs are overhopped, overblown and generally not worth it. But like I've stated several times, once one brewery does something and it catches on, the rest usually follow, hence Sam Adams Grapefruit IPA. Next up is probably a blood orange something, then whatever else is hot at the moment.

    Looks like the biggest 'craft' brewer is starting to use the same production and marketing style as the biggest 'macro' brewer.
     
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  6. GonzoHomebrewer

    GonzoHomebrewer Savant (1,166) Sep 15, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I remember when Sam Adams was innovative.....now they just look like a craft parody brand.

    Sad days.
     
    #6 GonzoHomebrewer, Sep 17, 2015
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  7. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    This has to be a result of Parisi being a brewer there.
     
    #7 MVP09, Sep 17, 2015
  8. emount91

    emount91 Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2015 Connecticut

    any beer wit "grapefruit juice added" is awful. Craft Berr Parody Band for sure.
     
    #8 emount91, Sep 17, 2015
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  9. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    I'm down, I have a fear this will be more like a hoppy shandy though.
     
    #9 lambpasty, Sep 17, 2015
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  10. rjd722

    rjd722 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2013 Maryland

    Another Grapefruit IPA?

    Don't care who makes it, I will find it and I will most certainly consume it.
     
    #10 rjd722, Sep 17, 2015
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  11. jman005

    jman005 Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2013 Kentucky

    I can already see it.. Sam Adams Rebel Rye IPA, Rebel Triple IPA, Rebel Citra IPA, Rebel Mosaic IPA, Rebel Oaked IPA, Rebel Fresh hopped IPA...
     
    #11 jman005, Sep 17, 2015
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  12. JLaw55

    JLaw55 Pooh-Bah (2,417) Jul 10, 2014 Missouri
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    There does seem to be a fine line between a true citrus infused IPA or a shandy. I am interested to see which side of the line it ends up on, hoping for the former.
     
    #12 JLaw55, Sep 17, 2015
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  13. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    At this point in time why would you think that Jim Koch would be conflicted?

    Cheers!
     
    #13 JackHorzempa, Sep 17, 2015
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  14. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Isn't a shandy made with lager?
     
    #14 MVP09, Sep 17, 2015
  15. Caveworm

    Caveworm Maven (1,275) Feb 26, 2014 Ohio

    the Spinal Tap of craft, to piggyback some the other posts
     
    #15 Caveworm, Sep 17, 2015
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  16. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Had it back in June ... pretty damn tasty IMO.

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    #16 Jason, Sep 17, 2015
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  17. 2ellas

    2ellas Maven (1,302) Feb 20, 2014 New Hampshire
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    Who cares what Koch has said in the past about ipas? I'm glad to have more readily available, reasonably priced options to get my daily allowance of hops. I hope they make 100 different "hip" ipas and market/distribute the crap out them!


    I think if they can get a good, fresh, cheap ipa distributed like boston lager, that's innovation!
     
    #17 2ellas, Sep 17, 2015
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  18. 2ellas

    2ellas Maven (1,302) Feb 20, 2014 New Hampshire
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    huh?
     
    #18 2ellas, Sep 17, 2015
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  19. TheIPAHunter

    TheIPAHunter Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,026) Aug 12, 2007 California
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    I think Koch has adopted the "two can play that game" mindset. Not a huge Sam fan, but I'll gladly try it.
     
    #19 TheIPAHunter, Sep 17, 2015
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  20. WesMantooth

    WesMantooth Grand Pooh-Bah (4,844) Jan 8, 2014 Ohio
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    I dont think I have bought any Ballast Point for under $15. Most have been $18.
     
    #20 WesMantooth, Sep 17, 2015
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