The best IPA I have had

My favorite IPA I've ever had was probably ZeeLander by Toppling Goliath but I absolutely adore Nelson hops.

My go to IPA for not having to think about it or worry about freshness is Anti-Hero by Revolution

 

What I love about IPAs is the hops are so varied now that they flavors of an 1 IPA are so varied.
Overall I am a huge fan of more traditional, English style IPAs. Good example would be Smuttynose IPA. Great beer, one of my go tos.
But in terms of some of my all time favorite IPAs, I'd go with:
Treehouse Julius
Alpine Duet
Night Shift One Hop this Time with Nelson
Single cut Does Anybody Remember Laughter?

3/4 of those have Nelson hops. Noticing a trend lol?

 

Taking a juice break tonight and this absurd 9+% monster landed at my bar. Incredible beer.

 

I can't believe no mention of Bell's Hopslam yet? That was the first beer that really got me into the hobby. It's the one beer that I stalk every year for the first local tapping.

I will add that I had my first DFH 120 Minute yesterday and I was blown away. The Waldos from Lagunitas is another top notch beer.

 

If you're really into beer and you keep passing up Racer 5 because you always see sixers of it on shelves and you figure you'll get to it "eventually," you sir are doing yourself a disservice.

 

Hopslam was the jam 10 years ago, they screwed with it somehow and it's not the same beer, not even close. I don't even bother when it's released, it's a shame IT WAS a great beer.

 

I'll agree that it's not what it used to be, but it's still really damn good. Saw a post from Bell's yesterday and they're putting Hopslam in the mini fridge kegs this year.

 

I have always enjoyed Redhook Longhammer and New Belgium Ranger for that forest like camping out flavor. Goose Island IPA just makes me want to share a good time with the wife, we both really enjoy this easy drinking hoppy IPA!

 

Toppling Goliath Fire, Skulls, and Money is a great IPA if you haven't had it yet. This past batch was ridiculous

 

There's a reason why Melvin owns the Alpha King Challenge.

 

Old Nation Boss Tweed for me