Why do people like IPAs?

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  1. Rktect1

    Rktect1 Aspirant (242) Dec 24, 2023 Illinois
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    What am I missing? I’ve never liked them. There is no “good” flavors to them. They seem to be just pittery hobsicles to me. Grind up some hops and grasses into a blender and strain.
     
  2. RaulMondesi

    RaulMondesi Grand Pooh-Bah (5,343) Dec 11, 2006 California
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    I know. Why do guys like blondes? They are like all bimbos and so stupid! I don’t get it.
     
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  3. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    nail on the head
     
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  4. ECCS

    ECCS Pundit (755) Oct 28, 2015 Illinois

    Are you asking because you want an answer or are you asking to be a troll?
     
  5. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    ISO Pittery Hobsicles Anti IPA

    I think people like IPAs cuz theyre easy to brew for the breweries so thats what they put in your face.
    They're cheap, quick and easily accessible.


    They're like the fast food of beer.
     
  6. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    It's on account of the fact that their delicious, primarily.
     
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  7. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    While we’re at it, what’s so great about orgasms? People like that feeling? Who’s with me here?
     
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  8. MutuelsMark

    MutuelsMark Grand Pooh-Bah (5,787) Jan 23, 2015 Kentucky
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    I think the more appropriate questions is, why doesn't EVERYONE love IPAs?
     
  9. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    There are good flavors in a lot of them. I for one like the strong taste and smell that most of them have. Sierra Nevada Torpedo is one of my favorites and is widely available so I would suggest checking into that if you ever want to try another IPA. However, I am not into all these hazy IPA’s that we see. Sure I do buy them, but only if they are local brews or on sale. Most of the time the hazy’s end up all tasting very similar, so why pay a premium? It just comes down to personal preference, buy what you want!
     
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  10. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Those are free...


    ....For most
     
  11. LeinenkugelDrinker

    LeinenkugelDrinker Pooh-Bah (2,171) Feb 14, 2023 Nevada
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    I’ll continue to like them until the day my heart gives out while watching Jenna Jameson videos. The paramedics will have to pry my wanker out of my cold, dead hands!
     
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  12. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    Oh, so if IPAs were free they would taste better?
     
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  13. elNopalero

    elNopalero Grand Pooh-Bah (5,822) Oct 14, 2009 Michigan
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    The sweet taste of FREEDOM!
     
  14. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
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    … or bitter, since it’s an IPA …
     
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  15. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Got it.

    What do you drink?

    I like most styles. Love old school piney grapefruit earthy IPA. Hazy fruity not so much, but I do try them when I have a chance. I love lager and many would say they have no good flavors. 15 years ago I was mostly an IPA only drinker but I have changed my ways.

    To each their own.


    Enjoy
     
  16. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Bitter IPA? Gross! Must be a brewing flaw. Probably needed more vanilla...or strawberries
     
  17. HoppingMadMonk

    HoppingMadMonk Grand Pooh-Bah (5,208) Mar 3, 2017 New Jersey
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    If I was the paramedic I would just bring you to the funeral home and let them bury you wanker in hand,and a smile on your face.
     
  18. 57md

    57md Grand Pooh-Bah (3,033) Aug 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Why do some people like hot wings? Why do some people like peaty scotches? Why do some people like strong dark roast coffee?

    Sometimes intense flavors are enjoyable. The real question is "why do some people like IPAs at the expense of practically every other beer style?"
     
  19. Rktect1

    Rktect1 Aspirant (242) Dec 24, 2023 Illinois
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    I love Belgium wheats and now imperial stouts and BA stouts. I can also get into a lot of Leinenkugel beers like juicy peach, summer shandy, sunset wheat, etc

    I keep trying the IPAs though and hazy IPAs but can’t track one down that I can say was wonderful. Last one was a Bells hazy.
     
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  20. DogbiteWilliams

    DogbiteWilliams Zealot (647) Mar 28, 2015 California

    OP, have you ever found Mosaic hops in an AAL? I prefer tropical fruits and berries to corn, so I will certainly put up with a higher level of bitterness.
     
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