Carton Brewing (September 2016)

I picked up a couple 4's of EGOIPA today. It was as dank as advertised but it's a lot sweeter and maltier than I anticipated. It reminds me of Founders Devil Dancer and DFH 90 Minute IPA. It's similar to a Barleywine. In fact, I intend to save a couple of cans to see how it ages. The 10% ABV is not very noticeable at first - although it catches up to you. Overall, a great DIPA.

 

I'm not sure what to think after your comments.
I love 90 minute and don't like Devil Dancer at all. When you say sweeter I think Hopslam which I'm not a big fan of.
I'm looking forward to trying this tomorrow. In @augiecarton We trust.

 

It's sort of hard to describe. I was expecting less sweetness and more bitterness. But that's not a criticism - I like it a lot. Another pleasing aspect is the mouth feel. It's fuller-bodied than most IPA's I drink. That's another reason for my comparison to a Barleywine. I'm interested in your thoughts/review.

 

Stupid hair and polka dot tie?

 

I noticed they dropped it to two 4 packs. This may run out before I can grab one.

 

i saw they dropped it yesterday but there was plenty when i grabbed my two at 5

 

a fuller 90 minute is actually a really good comparison imo

 

Picked up a couple packs last night. Said that they probably would've ran out mid session had they not dropped limits. Supposedly people were very angry they couldn't get a case

 

If you guys head up today and could give an update that would be much appreciated. I'll prob head up around 330ish if there are still cans

 

Plenty of Ego. Some Rub. 2 cases of Boat left.

 

@DrStiffington is correct; plenty of Ego. There estimation was that it will probably last untill next weekend, but not through it.

 

My first sip was oh no this is too sweet for me. But the more I drank the more I "got it." To me, it seems like an update of an "old style" IPA. (does that make sense at all) 90 minute is a good reference. It also reminds me of elements of the Flower Power of a few years ago before the recipe was changed.
I find it a little boozy but it offsets the sweetness nicely. There are quite a few fruity top notes and I swear I get a hint of strawberry. Its ten percent and I can taste it. But it is also crushable. A dangerous combo.

For me this started off as Uh oh better call my brother and tell him not to pick me up some more. Half way through that had changed to "he better get there tomorrow I could use a couple more of these."

 

I'm taking an EGO with me to the Giants game today. It will do quite well.

 

Enjoy! I'm heading up the Parkway later today and may stop in for some more, as well.

 

I would love to see IDIPA in cans again soon. Never had the chance to snag some. How does it compare to Odub?

 

IDIPA was very dank, as described. A unique beer for sure. I enjoyed it a lot and my brother-in-law couldn't get enough of it. It would do well as a year round Carton IPA since they don't have one.

 

Leaving the integrity of a stout intact here:

 

There's also a Beach Beer collar floating around

 

Hope it all went well. That swim got pretty bonkers, plus none of the forecasted clouds showed up. Good time though. Cheers!

 

short swim stunk, doesn't count... run was hot, tortuously hot, but there is always something right?