Better DIPA this year? Lagunitas Sucks or Hopslam

I've never had either, but I vote for sucks.

 

I like Sucks more but think this isn't a very fair comparison- if youre looking for maltier, very sweet, high in alcohol, you'll want the massive Hopslam. If you're looking for a less strong, cheaper beer with the superfruity hop profile get Sucks.

If you want a 10% DIPA with honey that's better than Hopslam, go to Greenbush and get you some fresh Brother Ben.

 

Yep, Hopslam for me.

 

Both are winners for me. Sucks is $7 less than Hopslam though.

 

I almost don't think they should be in the same category. Hopslam is obviously a huge exaggerated DIPA and Sucks, while I love it and it's definitely one of my favorite beers ever, in my opinion I almost do not consider a DIPA. I just don't think the IBU'S or ABV of Sucks really say DIPA. As far as what is a more sessionable beer? I'd go with Sucks cuz if you drink 2 or 3 hopslams you're just gonna be trashed. Sucks is much more mellow and sweet. As far as what has a bigger flavor, Hopslam in my opinion wins there.

 

Sucks was prematurely hailed as a top tier IPA.

 

I like Lagunitas Sucks better. Both are great though.

 

Never had Hopslam but I have had Sucks, so I voted for Sucks!

 

Every Sucks I have is better than the next, and it also made my BMC buddy a believer. So until I get my Hopslam...

 

I have buyer's remorse: the money I spent on TWO 6-packs of Hopslam could have netted me THREE 6 packs of Sucks.

 

Have both in my fridge, so last night I drank them back to back to compare. Wow, very tough call. Both of them are so good but for slightly different reasons. It's a decision I'm glad I don't have to make! If you like IPA's, you can't go wrong with either one. I will say I love the fact that a six of Sucks is way cheaper and will be easily obtained.

 

This year, Hopslam just hasn't done it for me. No doubt, it is amazing still, but it is too malt and honey forward where it was quite bitter in the past. For the price and availability, Sucks just makes sense.

 

Not even close for me. Used to buy a case of Hopslam every year. Last year I bought one 6-pack, this year nothing.

 

I'll do a side by side today and revote (initially went with Hopslam). They're both damn fine.

Sophie's choice?

 

Low information voter

 

Stone Enjoy By

 

Love them both, but Hopslam wins my vote.

 

Why should availability make Sucks any less good?

Just goes to show how high people will rank a beer because it is limited.

 

Duel rankings should only be allowed after having done blind tasters for the beers in question.

 

IIRC, the IBUs of Hop Slam are in the 65-70 range. One of the lowest of all DIPAs.