This one is plenty bitter and gets across the country: Guard IPA from The Veil Brewing (Richmond, VA) . Maybe some people like it. What is that odor-- cat pee and onions? This is quite resiny and dank from the first sip. Then some pleasant fruity flavors of peach, But finally the finish is quite bitter and verging on the harsh. Overall this would be a chore to drink very much of it.
Nice surprise — however hazy. Everybody Wants Some triple, Citra, Hoof Hearted Brewery. Packs the right punch and clean.
Wonderful surprise today discovering Evil Beast of 1000 Bodies, 3 Floyds. They’ve done it again exceptionally well — crisp, dry, bitter.
Just had Three Notch'd Bright Future. Hits the boxes. Dry and not overly bitter, but definitely more bitter than most these days. Hopped with Falconer's Flight and Cascade, so the flavor/aroma is also fairly old school.
Surly Abrasive was recently released. It was the bee's knees back in the day. This was my first time having it likely since then but I thought it was pretty darn good. Recommended for a dry, bitter IPA option loaded with citra hops.
I really enjoyed a Dry IPA. If I recall correctly they tended to be very low in carbs when compared to traditional IPAs. I found them to be delicious. Guess I was in the minority as I have not seen them in years. I actually gave up asking and looking.
In a pinch, Ce N’est Pas La Fin Du Monde — improvement on classic La Fin Du Monde! Bitterness coming through!
I'm sure it's been mentioned but I got lucky and have some three week old cans in the fridge, what a beer... Love the little added malt character this beer has, drinkable, clean and classic. If one hasn't had this beer in a while, I suggest giving it a revisit; glad I have a few more cans. Had this one on New Year's Eve
The last time I was in California, my home state, Pliny the Elder could be had at just about any Whole Foods in central/Northern California.
Your description is spot-on. Love it when I catch 60 Minute on tap somewhere. Pretty much an instant pint (or two) order.
Just had a Lagunitas Hop Stoopid and I would say it checks all the boxes you're looking for. They don't typically distribute their limited releases to Nashville/Tennessee anymore so that fact that I found it pretty fresh in a Total Wine here suggests it's readily available in most places. Worth a try if you're looking for bitter, dry, big, punchy, and flavorful.
