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Blind Taste Test - Julius, Green, Sip and Heady

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by CraftBeerLos, May 11, 2015.

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Which beer would you rate #1 out of these 4? (Please only rate if you have had all 4)

  1. Julius

    31 vote(s)
    32.6%

  2. Heady

    37 vote(s)
    38.9%

  3. Green

    15 vote(s)
    15.8%

  4. Sip

    12 vote(s)
    12.6%
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  1. CraftBeerLos

    CraftBeerLos Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2014 Connecticut

    So two of my buddies and myself decided that we really wanted to do a blind taste test of some of the best IPAs we have had (and were handy). We each poured one other person's glasses alone and marked the beers under the glass. We each rated and guessed what beer we were sampling.


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    Here is how I ended up rating them:

    (1) Julius (Juicy, flavorful, amazing smell, hits the senses and makes it an experience to drink)
    (2) Heady (Excellent flavor, smooth, refreshing, but not as juicy as i expected)
    (3) Sip (The IPA that opened my eyes, never fails to amaze me how delicious this is, bitterness and hop-yness is subtle)
    (4) Green (Great flavor, but Grapefruit seemed to give out a bit more bitterness than I would have liked)

    I don't have the best qualifications, since I have only been drinking IPAs for a few months now. I credit Sip for opening my eyes. You obviously cannot go wrong with any of these beers. But in this test, I felt that Julius was the best IPA that I have ever had. Its juicy and flavorful. Its smell is out of this world. I could probably sit there and smell the inside of the can for hours, but drinking it is way better :-)

    I must note that my buddies did question the freshness of the Heady. I acquired it from a trade, which I am more than thankful for! I also know that it is suggested to drink Heady out of the can. We also used different types of glasses. Not sure how all of these might have affected the experience.

    I will try and get my buddies to post their thoughts.

    What do you guys/gals think about these beers?
     
    #1 CraftBeerLos, May 11, 2015
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  2. alexk307

    alexk307 Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2013 Maryland

    I had the opportunity to have Heady, SoS, and Green this weekend.

    1. SoS - This surprised me, but I think it overtakes Heady.
    2. Heady - Still one of my favorite beers of all time.
    3. Green - Great, but I thought this was missing the hop bite thats present in the other two.

    It's been a good weekend.
     
    #2 alexk307, May 11, 2015
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  3. SenatorSpaceman

    SenatorSpaceman Savant (1,015) May 24, 2014 Connecticut

    I've never tried Green, but I'd rate the other three in the order of Julius>Heady>SOS.
     
    #3 SenatorSpaceman, May 11, 2015
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  4. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Green and Julius must be out-frigging-standing, because SoS and HT are two of the best beers I've ever had
     
    #4 TonyLema1, May 11, 2015
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  5. beernuts

    beernuts Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2014 Virginia

    I think using all those different glasses definitely had an effect on how you tasted the beers.
     
    #5 beernuts, May 11, 2015
  6. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Grand Pooh-Bah (5,381) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    The pain of living in the midwest is obvious...I've not had any of them. :slight_frown:
     
    #6 Monkeyknife, May 11, 2015
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  7. Houser

    Houser Pooh-Bah (1,724) Sep 10, 2012 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    green, like julius, is also made my tree house.
     
    #7 Houser, May 11, 2015
  8. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
    Pooh-Bah

    You don't need qualifications, all you need is to know what you like and what you don't :slight_smile:

    Sounds like a fun time with friends to me!
     
    #8 Eriktheipaman, May 11, 2015
  9. ChrisMyhre

    ChrisMyhre Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    I'd say Heady 1, then Green , then Julius, then Sip.
     
    #9 ChrisMyhre, May 11, 2015
  10. CoffeePorter

    CoffeePorter Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Massachusetts

    That's a powerhouse lineup!!! 3 of those 4 I've given a perfect 5 score, one was a 4.95. I'd probably vote: 1. Heady 2. Julius 3. Green 4. SoS, but all 4 are essentially a neck to neck battle. By the way if you put SWISH by Bissell Brothers in there you would have an extremely difficult blind taste test.
     
    #10 CoffeePorter, May 11, 2015
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  11. PuckIt

    PuckIt Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2014 Pennsylvania

    ISO that Julius! :slight_smile:

    Would love to compare to the SoS I'm sitting on!
     
    #11 PuckIt, May 11, 2015
  12. halo3one

    halo3one Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2014 Georgia

    Julius for me.
     
    #12 halo3one, May 11, 2015
  13. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,547) Mar 28, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Is this an ugly beer contest?
     
    #13 GetMeAnIPA, May 11, 2015
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  14. mmmbeerNY

    mmmbeerNY Maven (1,357) Mar 5, 2014 New York

    Should have covered the cans with some paper, mixed them up and drank all 4 out of the can! (especially since you had unmatched glasses)

    Would love to do that tasting by the way, only had Heady and if those 3 are in the ballpark then can't go wrong with any of them
     
    #14 mmmbeerNY, May 11, 2015
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  15. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,950) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Never had Green, but I'd be curious to see how Second Fiddle would rank in that lineup.
     
    #15 afrokaze, May 11, 2015
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  16. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,207) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    Sunshine has a better body, and is better overall than Heady for me. Julius is pretty awesome, but been awhile since I've had it.
     
    #16 Givemebeer, May 11, 2015
  17. NYR-Zuuuuc

    NYR-Zuuuuc Maven (1,339) Jan 1, 2013 Connecticut

    Julius is the clear number one for me, then Heady and Sip. Green is good but talking about Treehouse I like Haze better. Can't go wrong with any of the above. Cheers.
     
    #17 NYR-Zuuuuc, May 11, 2015
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  18. EveningCordial

    EveningCordial Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2014 New Jersey

    I'm sorry but Julius is way over hyped IMO . It's solid but I'll take a good ale from alchemist, fiddlehead, Lawson's, other half, MBC or Trillium over it any day. I just don't get it. I've given it a shot a few times and although I get some citrus, I find the malts too overwhelming to be in the same league as the other beers I've mentioned. To each their own though.
     
    #18 EveningCordial, May 11, 2015
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  19. Masters

    Masters Savant (1,205) Mar 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    Wait what?..... Malt? how old is the Julius your drinking? Hands down my favorite single IPA
     
    #19 Masters, May 11, 2015
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  20. CoffeePorter

    CoffeePorter Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2015 Massachusetts

    Have you had it fresh??? Or was it shipped to you??
     
    #20 CoffeePorter, May 11, 2015
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