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Denver: Freshest Dry Dock DIPA?

Discussion in 'US: Mountain' started by guyforget, May 21, 2012.

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  1. guyforget

    guyforget Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2009 Colorado

    I feel like the last 6 or so that Ive bought from my regular spots have been about a month past prime. A friend back east sent me some Heady Topper and some Lawson's recently, and I want to pay him back w/ my favorites on the local scene, but I want to make sure theyre the best representations possible. I've got a Pliny, Double Jack, 2 x Myrcenary, 2 x Modus Hoperandi, and need a fresh DD DIPA to finish off the set.
     
    #1 guyforget, May 21, 2012
  2. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    1.) Brewery
    2.) Argonaut

    No maharajah?
     
    #2 FishPondManager, May 21, 2012
  3. ablackshear

    ablackshear Zealot (683) Sep 17, 2010 Minnesota

    I would buy direct, and add a Hop Notch to the mix
     
    #3 ablackshear, May 21, 2012
  4. guyforget

    guyforget Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2009 Colorado

    brewery is a given but its so far away that i never make it out there. argonaut is one of my usual spots where i feel my last few havent been awesome. that said, i wouldnt be too surprised if argonaut is one of the top movers of the stuff and might still be the best bet.

    maybe i'll take the dog down to cherry creek state park and swing over to the brewery...
     
    #4 guyforget, May 21, 2012
  5. FishPondManager

    FishPondManager Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2012 Colorado

    I dont have much experience buying it at multiple spots since I mostly go to Argonaut. I've bought a fair amount at Mr Bs too. No problems.
     
    #5 FishPondManager, May 21, 2012
  6. Fitshaced

    Fitshaced Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Colorado


    Excellent call on the Hop Notch and they have a born on date cleally stamped on all there bottles..

    I don't but Dry Dock DIPA because no Date= No buy....
     
    #6 Fitshaced, May 22, 2012
  7. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    I don't but Dry Dock DIPA because no Date= No buy....[/quote]

    But undated Heady Topper is OK?
     
    #7 youbrewidrink, May 22, 2012
  8. guyforget

    guyforget Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2009 Colorado

    heady topper is dated


    happy to hear that green flash is now dating, i stopped buying their stuff a long time ago because it never seemed fresh.
     
    #8 guyforget, May 22, 2012
  9. JCDenver

    JCDenver Zealot (586) Feb 8, 2010 Texas
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    Any place that does a ton of volume should be good. Mr B's, Mile High, Argonaut, Total Beverage.
     
    #9 JCDenver, May 22, 2012
  10. Fitshaced

    Fitshaced Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Colorado

    But undated Heady Topper is OK?[/quote]


    Are you saying DD DIPA is even close to HT? I've had both and they aren't even in the same league. HT all day dude!
     
    #10 Fitshaced, May 23, 2012
  11. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont


    Are you saying DD DIPA is even close to HT? I've had both and they aren't even in the same league. HT all day dude![/quote]

    No, that's was not even implied. Dry Dock still makes a decent DIPA. I get my Heady fresh from the brewery so I know it's born on date, but I was just making the point that since the Alchemist also does not date their product you have no idea how old it is or how it has been stored/cellared.
     
    #11 youbrewidrink, May 23, 2012
  12. hopfacebrew

    hopfacebrew Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 Colorado

    Where is it dated? I am looking at a 4-pack I just put down, no dates? What am I missing?
     
    #12 hopfacebrew, May 23, 2012
  13. Fitshaced

    Fitshaced Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Colorado

    No, that's was not even implied. Dry Dock still makes a decent DIPA. I get my Heady fresh from the brewery so I know it's born on date, but I was just making the point that since the Alchemist also does not date their product you have no idea how old it is or how it has been stored/cellared.[/quote]


    The guy i trade Heady with goes to the brewery to get it. So its fresh.. At least the ones i have gotten from him have been. Plus i don't mind taking a chance on a world class beer,IMO. Which DD is not, Its a very good DIPA don't get me wrong..
     
    #13 Fitshaced, May 23, 2012
  14. hopfacebrew

    hopfacebrew Initiate (0) Jul 26, 2011 Colorado

    At the brewery now and they are out of bombers.P
     
    #14 hopfacebrew, May 23, 2012
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