IPA suggestions

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  1. kinggimp

    kinggimp Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2015 Wisconsin

    I am just starting to get more into IPAs. Initially I did not like the style very much and shied away from it. After having very few IPAs over the past year or so I decided to revisit the style. I am not sure what has changed but all of a sudden IPAs are tasting really good to me. Maybe my palate has changed or something. I'd really appreciate any suggestions. I live in northeastern Wisconsin. Here are some of the IPAs I have tried and like recently. I will include my ratings.

    Tropical Torpedo Tropical IPA - Sierra Nevada 4.13
    Maximus - Lagunitas 4.25
    PseudoSue - Toppling Goliath 4.22
    Voodoo Ranger Juicy Mandarina IPA - New Belgium 4.29

    Thanks
    Andy
     
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  2. MNAle

    MNAle Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Minnesota

    According to the brewer, pseudoSue is an American Pale Ale, not an IPA (although, IMHO, it is really an IPA). Try King Sue or SOSUS for one of their better DIPAs or Pompeii for one of their better IPAs. Your problem will be getting them fresh.
     
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  3. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    Sue is a pale ale, I don't know Wisconsin distro well, but you can't go wrong with TG bombers. You might be seeing hop smack soon and it's great. King sue and sosus are hard to find but incredible, Pompeii should be available more,often and it's very good.
     
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  4. kinggimp

    kinggimp Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2015 Wisconsin

    I've seen their Golden Nugget at my bottle shop. How is that one?
     
    #4 kinggimp, Jun 17, 2017
  5. barrybeerdog

    barrybeerdog Pundit (941) Aug 17, 2012 South Dakota

    New Glarus Scream!!! IIPA...Good stuff & only in WI
     
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  6. PittBeerGirl

    PittBeerGirl Pooh-Bah (2,423) Feb 27, 2007 Ohio
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    Some standard IPAs that hopefully you can get.

    Founders centennial and day IPA
    Bells two hearted
    Stone ruination
    Stone IPA
    Try other new Belgium IPAs.

    I guess my next question is what IPAs did you have that you didn't like?

    Also with IPAs you have to make sure they are fresh. If you picked some off the shelf at a bottle shop that have been sitting around awhile last year they had probably lost their luster in hop flavor profile.
     
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  7. eppCOS

    eppCOS Grand Pooh-Bah (4,570) Jun 27, 2015 Colorado
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    Wisconsin, hmm... try a Revolution or Half Acre IPA (and see if that floats your boat). You probably also get Surly IPAs (Furious) and the probably better Todd the Axeman. Have fun man, asking about IPAs around here is like throwing blood in the water around sharks so I'm sure you'll get a good response.
     
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  8. Zorro

    Zorro Grand Pooh-Bah (3,258) Dec 25, 2003 California
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    Dogfish Head - 60 Minute IPA.
    Firestone Walker - Union Jack.
    Bells - Two Hearted Ale.
     
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  9. TrojanRB

    TrojanRB Grand Pooh-Bah (3,779) Jul 27, 2013 Texas
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    Can you also give us a few that you've tried and didn't like? Would help us narrow down some recommendations
     
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  10. kinggimp

    kinggimp Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2015 Wisconsin

    I've tried so few it's hard to remember. Although I did not like bells two hearted.
     
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  11. Benjolovesbeer

    Benjolovesbeer Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2016 Michigan

    New Holland Hopnotix
    Founders Harvest
    Old Nation M-43
    Anything Stone
    Bells Two Hearted
    Bells Hopslam
    Founders Centennial
    Grab a Sierra Nevada World pack if still available
     
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  12. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    I would just head down to your local bottle shop and get singles of various IPAs. There are so many you should have no issue finding some you enjoy. I would go local also, fresh is best for IPA so head over to some local places and sample the goods. :slight_smile:
     
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  13. HeyHeyTB

    HeyHeyTB Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2016 Florida

    Deschutes Fresh Squeezed
     
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  14. dcotom

    dcotom Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,637) Aug 4, 2014 Iowa
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    What did you not like about Two Hearted?
     
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  15. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    Although some popular beers are not everyone's cup of tea, you're going to have to search hard to find another person who doesn't like Two Hearted. Keep it in mind and try it again in the future. It's a classic.

    Short's is masterful at brewing IPAs and DIPAs so when you see something from them, try it. Those in the Specialty category in this 2017 schedule link are typically more popular and in greater demand than their flagship IPA, Huma Lupa Licious IPA, but that one is a good one too. https://www.shortsbrewing.com/2017 release-schedule/

    EDIT: Monitor this thread in the Great Lakes forum and you'll get a sense when these beers are released and the ease or difficulty of finding them. https://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/shorts-brewing-releases-updates.415595/
     
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  16. Druid_51

    Druid_51 Zealot (514) Aug 11, 2013 Kentucky
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  17. SFACRKnight

    SFACRKnight Grand Pooh-Bah (3,348) Jan 20, 2012 Colorado
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    I'll second todd the axeman. Thats the best beer that showed up on shelves during GABF last year.
     
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  18. MikeySea

    MikeySea Pooh-Bah (2,165) Sep 17, 2015 Arizona
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    I like Lagunitas Hop Stoopid a lot. Reasonably priced, and available. SN celebration in the Fall months. And I've gotta agree with Surly's Todd The Axe Man...love it. There's a million out there, have fun, and mix it up with other styles, to avoid the dreaded hop burnout.
     
    #18 MikeySea, Jun 17, 2017
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    deleted_user_1111368 Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2016 Delaware

    Cigar City - Jai Alai
    Fat Head's - Sunshine Daydream Session
    Two Brothers - Outlaw 2.0
    Terrapin - HI-5,

    Have fun experimenting!
     
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  20. ScaryEd

    ScaryEd Grand Pooh-Bah (3,793) Feb 19, 2012 New Hampshire
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    Sixpoint Bengali
     
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