IPA Fest in Cyberspace (2021)

I was in the moment I saw DDH PtE. Looking forward to the Lawson unveiling, and I feel fortunate to live in a state that's eligible.

 

That was the deciding factor for me too!

 

Order placed! Had to miss the virtual EBF, so I’m super stoked I can participate in this one!

 

Updated! Sorry about that, y'all.

 

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Just noticed that DC Brau beer is a brand spanking new one. That's a cool touch

They are one of the two breweries listed I don't have any experience with, so that makes it a bit more fun

 

Because who uses Zip+4 to precisely identify the delivery address of delicious beer?

And then don't be surprised when you get an abandoned cart email from Half Time a couple hours after you bypass their zip code error and successfully purchase the IPA Fest case.

5:48pm "Thank you for your order from Half Time."

8:05pm "Finish your purchase before someone else grabs your beers!"

 

Thanks for doing another one of these so soon! We loved the EBF box and look forward to sharing these with the crew.

 

Excited for the Pliny variant and other west coast IPAs. [But beyond that look away if you don't want an honest opinion: Wish you guys would've sourced something more Fest-exclusive than common brews like Little Sip and Citra Ass, not to mention the heavy lean on NEIPA (likely IBU-less, juicy, Untappd-hyped hop slop). Man, even Wings of Armageddon would've been nice. Half Time might've also sourced some cool stuff from NY like Ithaca's "Happy Pappy" or from one of the best small breweries in the state Prison City, etc.]

 

Little Sip is a great beer, but was expecting more from Lawson

 

Who did you guys use in CO? tavour uses interstate express. I could see the issue if halftime did as well.

 

I’m getting antsy about the 12th brewery, can’t wait. Any Hints??

 

That's a bummer. The beers in this one are all right up my alley. Hopefully someone in CO can step up so the rocky mountain BAs can participate again.

 

I am bemused, (AF), with the above observation, as it hints at all that's wrong with modern day brewing and the IPA style in particular. It will be interesting to see if IPAs presented are actually classic IPAs, or if they are instead a mishmash of garbage pail recipes. Hopefully the former; the shelves are already too cluttered with the likes of White Quinoa Parmesan Passion Fruit IPA, Oat Watermelon Juicy Jerky IPA and Hazy Rum Raisin Grapefruit IPA. Such is the folly of an overcrowded marketplace that so many breweries have fallen down this rabbit hole. It is little wonder there exists so much hate for the 'IPA' style.

Long live the IPA; may we see its return some day.