New England IPA in the PNW

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  1. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Hello PNW BAs. Looking for recommendations for beers in this style that are true to style and reasonably accessible locally (Seattle area). I no longer trade or chase beers but this style intrigues me—particularly the juicy, citrusy aspects often attributed to it. I know “hazy,” “unfiltered,” and other such terms are sort of buzz words for this style, but I’m more interested in something that’s genuinely similar to a “true” NE IPA in terms of flavor, aroma, mouthfeel etc. Basically looking for a relatively close facsimile to your Tree House, Trillium, Hill Farmstead, or Alchemist style IPA that I might find with minimal effort. Does such a beer exist? Preferably in a can or bottle but I’d do a growler fill if there’s one I really need to try. Thanks and cheers.
     
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  2. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Structures.

    Skookum makes 'em, but generally have a bit more bite than most.

    Seapine, 3Magnets, and of course, Grape Lotion are some other options.
     
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  3. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    I second the Structures recommendations from @beertunes. Fuzz was a particularly tasty example for the style. Also recommended, if you see them, are beers from Alvarado Street, Moonraker and Modern Times. If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, they might have some fresh Accumulated Knowledge from MT, a very tasty and affordably priced beer for the style. In general, the Moonraker and Alvarado Street beers are $5-6+/ can.


    I've found the Ft. George beers to be hit or miss. Ruse, if available, are another good brewer of the style.
     
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  4. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Reubens puts out some worthy ones as well. Urban Family does, but theirs really haven't pushed my buttons.
     
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  5. BuckeyeOne

    BuckeyeOne Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 Washington

    Wait a darn minute. Are you back?
     
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  6. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Rumors of my absence were greatly exaggerated. I’ve simply been elsewhere, doing other things.
     
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  7. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    I have to admit some of the Old Town Hazy's are really nice and cheap..dont know if they make it to WA. Winco has them
     
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  8. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Reubens is my go to when I need to scratch that particular itch. Skookum does a fine job as well, but is harder to find down here in pdx. Up your way though...
     
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  9. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Culmination, especially Momentary Lapse of Reason, Sun Fade Arcade, and Obscured By Clouds, are the closest to Tree House I've found in the NW.
     
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  10. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Mirage makes really solid hazy IPAs. Holy Mountain’s most recent batch of Astral Projection was seriously impressive, too.
     
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  11. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Thanks for all the great recommendations, everyone. I look forward to trying some of these. While it wasn’t mentioned, I just grabbed a 6-pack of Bale Breaker Hazy L at the QFC while running errands. Main reason I picked it up was simply because it was available, but based on the reviews it doesn’t look terrible. And I trust BB. I’ll check out what the Met Market beer aisle has later this afternoon.

    I’ve been working on reducing my cellar, which is mostly 10%+ stouts, barleywines etc. So I’ve been craving lighter, hoppier brews for a while. And I’ve been avoiding this style for some reason, maybe because it just seemed “trendy.” I can’t even remember the last time I had an IPA of any stripe; it might have been while watching the Super Bowl. For the life of me I can’t even remember who won that game—it feels like a lifetime ago. Cheers!
     
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  12. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Wut, you forgot the Mariners greatest victory already?
     
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  13. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    I know, which is extra weird since they haven’t made the playoffs in 19 years and Ichiro didn’t even play last season.
     
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  14. OffTrail

    OffTrail Crusader (421) Aug 12, 2012 Washington

    Pretty funny, and not off the mark.
     
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  15. MaximumYuks

    MaximumYuks Savant (1,085) Nov 30, 2013 Oregon

    I'll second Ruse. Not sure of their availability outside of Portland, though. For my money they're making some of the best of this style in the PNW (and they make some mighty fine WC style IPAs as well, and just very good beer in general).
     
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  16. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    We get Ruse cans in the Seattle area.
     
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  17. 66jzmstr

    66jzmstr Pundit (960) Jul 17, 2005 Washington

    I just enjoyed a Matchless All Fluff, and I believe that would fall in this category. Tasty, too.
     
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  18. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    Drinking Ancestry Glori Haze ..very good and a nice strength ( 7.8)
     
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  19. AlohaStyle

    AlohaStyle Initiate (0) May 28, 2010 Washington
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    If you're looking in grocery stores, try Aslan Batch 15 or Silver City Tropic Haze. Georgetown Bodhizafa is good too, but not as "hazy" as those two...

    As said above Structures is really good and does some distro to Seattle, but also is selling full mixed cases for delivery on their own website. Skookum is also one of my favorites and has some limited distro.
     
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  20. woemad

    woemad Grand Pooh-Bah (5,601) Jun 8, 2003 Washington
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    I know you're asking about Seattle area hazies, but there's a couple places doing hazies pretty well in Spokane should you get out this way.
     
    #20 woemad, Jul 12, 2020
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