Closest thing to Heady Topper in VA

I don't think anyone is really making something similar to Heady but are there traits about Heady that you like. I'm sure there are folks who can help point you in the right direction. RVA has no shortage of good IPA brewers like Triple Crossing, Final Gravity, and The Veil.

 

I don’t know the answer but if are in RVA there’s more than enough breweries in town pumping out IPAs better than Heady IMO.

 

What TomCat said. I just got done having a 4 pack of Heady that was freshly shipped to Pittsburgh. After that I'm kinda middle ground on them. Def a good beer and I'd buy it if I see it. For me Richmond is packed full of awesome beer. Final Gravity, Veil, Answer. I think that's about all I need right there. haha

 

The reason I asked what the OP liked about Heady is because I don't think The Veil or TCB are making IPAs like Heady. I've only had a few of FG's offerings so don't know their portfolio too well. More trying to gauge what the OP enjoys about Heady. There was a time where a lot of breweries were chasing the Heady flavor profile, but that has completely shifted towards a more New England TH, Trillium profile. I know I'm going to get a distinct experience when I have Heady, which is not something I can say about most of the IPAs I have these days.

 

I think triple crossing is currently selling a heady topper inspired dipa….

 

But they were incredibly vague about it...even for them

 

Maybe basic city citra lingus?

 

Definitely not Citra Lingus but if anyone likes Citra this is one fantastic beer!