Best Bruts from CA so far

Discussion in 'Pacific' started by unlikelyspiderperson, Dec 21, 2018.

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  1. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    The Brut thread in the general talk forum has got me thinking, what are the best California versions of this style you all have tried. Whether it was one off brewery only or a single canning run, who have you seen do it well? Anyone doing a solid one with any regularity yet?
     
    #1 unlikelyspiderperson, Dec 21, 2018
  2. sittinggc

    sittinggc Pundit (836) Mar 2, 2015 California
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    I tried one brut ipa and I hope the style dies.
     
    #2 sittinggc, Dec 21, 2018
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  3. Hype_Train

    Hype_Train Zealot (677) Feb 8, 2017 California

    Agreed. Can't stand it and I don't know why certain breweries continue to make this crap. Hazy ipas were bad enough but this style has GTG !
     
    #3 Hype_Train, Dec 21, 2018
  4. Miruguy

    Miruguy Zealot (631) Nov 22, 2010 California

    I thought the ones I tried from Green Cheek and Beachwood were both very good. Both were bone dry and crisp, which is a refreshing change from all of the hazies.
     
    #4 Miruguy, Dec 21, 2018
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  5. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
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    The brut scene is not as hardcore as the hazy scene. Nothing wrong with both. But wasn’t there brett ipa there for a second? Or was that something else?
    Anyhow, I have tried a handful of brut’s. Unsung, Green Cheek and Beachwood’s Strange Brut are good for brut styles. Looking forward to trying BW’s 12 Brut DIPA today. I prefer the haze over brut and clear over haze. Nothing’s better than a fresh clean clear west coast ipa.
     
    #5 dcgunman, Dec 21, 2018
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  6. thuey

    thuey Pooh-Bah (1,705) Nov 13, 2015 California
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    As stated in the other thread, I think the only regularly brewed one is Social Kitchen's Puttin' on a Spritz. Since they created the style, I'm not surprised.

    I think my favorite might be Cellarmaker's Less than Zero, as it's hopped with Centennial, Simcoe, Motueka and Galaxy.
     
    #6 thuey, Dec 21, 2018
  7. Black_Rider

    Black_Rider Pooh-Bah (2,019) Mar 26, 2013 California
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    if a group of Brutbros were to emerge what would they be like? dudes in Ralph Lauren polos and cardigan sweaters who go skiing in Mammoth?
     
    #7 Black_Rider, Dec 21, 2018
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  8. wilymobastardo

    wilymobastardo Savant (1,012) Jan 12, 2015 California
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    My favorite's probably Science Magic from Brouwerij West, and most examples of the style I've had have been fine, but nothing to go out of the way for. I'd rather see Sour IPA's proliferate in 2019.
     
    #8 wilymobastardo, Dec 21, 2018
  9. J-loco

    J-loco Savant (1,042) Jan 23, 2015 California
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    Brut IPAs are the new Black IPAs
     
    #9 J-loco, Dec 21, 2018
  10. BreakingMyBalls

    BreakingMyBalls Zealot (638) Apr 27, 2017 California
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    Agreed, I tried some Hudson Valley sour IPAs recently and they were a game changer for me. Would love for that style to make it out here. Jealous of the folks in NY that have access to Hudson Valley.
     
    #10 BreakingMyBalls, Dec 21, 2018
  11. pinballplayer

    pinballplayer Maven (1,487) Jul 2, 2014 California
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    One off Nelson Brut from Green Cheek. Phenomenal.
     
    #11 pinballplayer, Dec 21, 2018
  12. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    If they ski, then yes please keep them all in Mammoth.
     
    #12 jakecattleco, Dec 27, 2018
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