Blind IPA Tasting - Predictions?

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Which beer will be the favorite?

  1. Stoneface

    6 vote(s)
    4.1%

  2. Substance

    15 vote(s)
    10.3%

  3. Lunch

    69 vote(s)
    47.3%

  4. Another One

    32 vote(s)
    21.9%

  5. RPM

    24 vote(s)
    16.4%
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  1. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Doing a blind IPA tasting this weekend and I am interested in seeing what people think the winner will be...below are the beers, brewery, abv and rating on BA.

    We have all had RPM numerous times but the rest will be 1st or 2nd time trying for everyone.

    First 4 were bottled canned within the past 3 weeks and RPM will be from a growler we pick up day of.

    Cheers! I will share the results afterwards.

    Stoneface IPA – Stoneface Brewing, 7.2% abv (4.39)

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/34132/117249/


    The Substance – Bissell Brothers Brewing, 6.5% abv (4.34)

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/33519/107838/


    Lunch – Maine Beer Co., 7.0% abv (4.4)

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/20681/68916/


    Another One – Maine Beer Co., 7.0% abv (4.31)

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/20681/95068/

    RPM – Boneyard, 7.5% abv (4.35)

    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/23066/60750/
     
    #1 cherche, May 6, 2015
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  2. jojo2112

    jojo2112 Pundit (882) Sep 24, 2014 Pennsylvania

    I've only had Lunch from that group so I'll have to go with that one. That was also probably one of the best single IPA's I've had.
     
    #2 jojo2112, May 6, 2015
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  3. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Having had all ME offerings. I would say The Substance, followed by Another, and Lunch. I've never had RPM so can't comment. Might be a little unfair since Boneyard is super fresh from brewery. Not sure you know but MBC beers have been know to fall off fast. Not trying to be a jerk but just a be aware.
     
    #3 MVP09, May 6, 2015
  4. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    MBC threads get prett heated in NE Forum. Excellent beers when super fresh.
     
    #4 MVP09, May 6, 2015
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  5. charlzm

    charlzm Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2007 California

    Never had any of those myself. I'll just cry into my Sculpin, Union Jack, Green Flash, Racer 5, Torpedo, Pliny, Alpine, etc...
     
    #5 charlzm, May 6, 2015
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  6. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Pooh-Bah (2,487) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado
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    DUH, RPM.
     
    #6 tylerstravis, May 6, 2015
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  7. mikevanatta

    mikevanatta Initiate (0) Sep 29, 2014 Minnesota

    Substance FTW
     
    #7 mikevanatta, May 6, 2015
  8. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    Lunch will conquer all :grinning:

    ...though that-day growler fresh RPM (whatever that is :rolling_eyes:) makes me nervous...
     
    #8 Greywulfken, May 6, 2015
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  9. graysimons

    graysimons Devotee (365) Nov 17, 2005 Massachusetts

    I have never had RPM, so I can't speak to that, but regarding the others, I predict it'll be Another One or Substance. Lunch, perhaps my favorite IPA, is extremely hoppy, but not especially bitter, so it might get overpowered in a blind tasting. Should be interesting... I gotta do more blind tastings. I think it can really teach you a fair amount about your own palate and preferences. They're all great beers (the 4 I've tasted anyway), so no doubt it'll be a tasty tasting. Cheers!
     
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  10. DarkerTheBetter

    DarkerTheBetter Pooh-Bah (2,295) Sep 30, 2005 Minnesota
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    I predict you'll have a good time. I also predict that you will ruin your experience if you get too worked up about which beer is which. Such anticipation (a.k.a. "hype") functionally ruins the purpose of a "blind" tasting. Forget about what you've got and just let your palate take you on an adventure.

    You may also want to throw in a few oldies-but-goodies just to mix things up a little more and add some contrast to the spectrum.
     
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  11. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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  12. Auror

    Auror Pooh-Bah (1,641) Jan 1, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Haven't had RPM, but thinking about psychology of blind tasting with the other beers... Stoneface is very drinkable and very tasty, but might get shown up against some of the more intense flavors of the others. Speaking of intense, from my memory Substance is probably the most hop-forward of the 4 I've had. Lunch is pretty balanced, which might make it the favorite (and did well in that Paste Magazine blind taste test, which lends credence to that idea, although the competition wasn't as strong). Another One I've never liked as much as Lunch, although there are devotees out there, so if your palate lines up it could certainly win. And of course, RPM will be the freshest, so that will win.
     
    #12 Auror, May 7, 2015
  13. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I predict your unknown homer buds will shine through and RPM will win.
     
    #13 PA-Michigander, May 7, 2015
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  14. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Ha! Have you had RPM?
     
    #14 cherche, May 7, 2015
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  15. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    I definitely think you have a point on the "styles" of the various beers. I also have some Trillium Congress Street and DDH Congress Street and opted to not include those in the tasting because Trilliums beers are too different from the rest in my opinion...Substance sort of has the hazy look but not to the extent of Trillium and the Trillium beers i have had are so damn fruity and distinct that I am guessing they would either win or finish last for each people...I have never had Lunch, Another One, or Stoneface together but from what I can remember all three are pretty "clean" and balanced. RPM is a little darker and sweeter. I wasnt actually impressed with Substance the two times I had it on tap in Portland so i am interested to see how i like it when stacking it up against the others...
     
    #15 cherche, May 7, 2015
  16. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    RPM is sort of playing the role of the oldie-but-goodie for us...i know it isnt old but it is pretty much everyone's favorite single IPA and we all have it fairly frequently...I thought about throwing in Sculpin and Union Jack but at some point I think there is a diminishing return IPA tastings when you have too many and given the fact that we dont have access to 4 of the 5 beers out here I want to be able to focus most of our attention on them :slight_smile:
     
    #16 cherche, May 7, 2015
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  17. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I've only had Hop Venom. Been looking for a couple other Boneyard brews. If you end up with extra RPM I'd be up to taste it :wink:
     
    #17 PA-Michigander, May 7, 2015
  18. cherche

    cherche Pooh-Bah (2,476) Mar 27, 2013 Washington
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    Its only on tap so I would have to send you a growler...if you find yourself in Seattle on Saturday you are welcome to join the party :slight_smile:
     
    #18 cherche, May 7, 2015
  19. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
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    Six-month old RPM should make you nervous. Day of tasting RPM will laugh at the other entries. It's not even fair.
     
    #19 BBThunderbolt, May 7, 2015
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  20. twizzard

    twizzard Pooh-Bah (2,080) May 11, 2013 New York
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    I've got a growler of RPM that's supposed to land Friday. I hope it wins:slight_smile:
     
    #20 twizzard, May 7, 2015
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