Are you still hooked on IPAs?

Hooked? Eh, yes and no. Yes in a sense that I used to despise IPAs/anything overly hoppy but my palate has changed dramatically over the years and now I crave one more often than not and seem to have at least one type on hand at any given time. But the no part is like RBCORCORAN stated I need to be careful with them, as too many can give me bad heartburn and make my stomach a little queasy the next day. Also, I don't find their taste to be very session-able for me and I grow tired of the flavors after just one or two. Another negative [depending on how you look at it] is that they have wrecked my palate and beers I used to find flavorful are like water to me now...I have even tried avoiding IPAs for an extended period of time but that didn't seem to help much.

But the positive side to them not being session-able for me is that when I am trying to stick with just one or two beers at a time an IPA is a perfect remedy, as I know I won't want more than that amount in a sitting.

 

Hopelessy addicted to IPA's. Nine out of ten beers I buy.

 

IPA's are my core beer choice.

 

Absolutely, Always have hop foward IPA's in the fridge all the time!

 

Hooked? No way man, not me. I can quit anytime I want, no problem. Why? You got some. I can meet you man, where ever you want. Just tell me when and where, I'll be there. By the way, do you take food stamps?

 

In my fridge right now:
Ruinten
Hoptimum
Centennial
Devil Dancer
Ruination
Jai Alai
Big A
Summer Yulesmith
2XIPA
Double Trouble
Palate Wrecker
That ought to give you a pretty good indication of what my favorite style is.

 

Started on IPAs some 10 years ago. Have since moved onto sours but always keep 1-2 IPA styles at the fridge and guaranteed to have Jacks Abby Hoponius Union.

 

NO! I am not hooked on IPA! Barkeep, pour me another Hop Dam, please.

 

I'm just hooked on craft.

 

I like 'em. But they ain't the only beer I like, goddammit.

 

No.

 

I'm confused. When was I ever hooked on IPA's??

 

ALL day everyday

 

Hell yes. Only bad thing I guess, is I keep wanting beers that have more hops. Needs more hops!

 

Yes

 

I love to come back to them! I have to take a break from them to appreciate them. if you love something let it go kinda thing maybe? This style is so wonderful but for me should be enjoyed in moderation and infrequently. It really does make it more special.

 

Lake Louie's Radio Free IBA is the best I've tried, but I agree that black IPA's are more miss than hit.

 

I fiend for IPA's like Bobby Brown fiends for crack!!

 

Yes, I'm drinking a Double Jack as we speak, and had a Hop Stoopid to start the day. Love them, and sometimes start with a hoppy pilsner, and finish with a stout or porter. I enjoy good craft beer. ^^

 

Great call. Double Jack is #1 for me right now; Hop Stupid top 10 for sure.