DIPA style questions

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by cberasi, Feb 20, 2015.

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  1. cberasi

    cberasi Aspirant (234) Jul 9, 2008 Ohio

    Hello there,

    I am drinking Hop JuJu and it furthers my curiosity for why I like certain DIPAs more than others. I am wondering if it is just a difference in the amount of malt used or if it is more a byproduct of the hop that is primarily used, I am a novice at this information as you see. I have never brewed my own beer either so this exacerbates my lack of understanding

    I really like DIPAs such as Hop JuJu, El Lupulo Libre, Great Lakes Chill Wave (Alchemy Hour) (I think this is comparative if I recall it correctly) where the grapefruit really sticks out, the color of this DIPA seems to be a a brighter orange, and it has a really pungent smell.

    Then there are some DIPAs that are really light in color like Hop Ranch & DirtWolf, what makes this type of DIPA so light if that makes sense

    And then the DIPAs that seem thicker like 90 minute ipa.

    The point of all this is:
    1.) Does anyone know what it is to the DIPA style of category 1? If it is mainly a byproduct of a certain hop used then I want to find out what one it is so I can find more beers that focus on this hop to try

    3.) As for 3, is that just a function of malt? Does 90 minute IPA use more malt than the other DIPAs i listed. I can't really describe it, just that thicker taste and I can't really put to words exactly what differentiates it but maybe you know what I mean due to the example

    Thanks
     
    #1 cberasi, Feb 20, 2015
  2. beernazi

    beernazi Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2012 California

    they was this question is phrased is kind of confusing, to me at least, but 90 minutes is a more malty dipa, not super malty, but a little more than most, and who knows why you like certain ipas more than others, but I am sure that the hop combinations used most definitely has something to do with it....
     
    #2 beernazi, Feb 20, 2015
  3. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    1) Hops are primarily responsible for the flavor you're talking about. Depending on which hops are used - and when they're added during the brew process- you will get a DIPA that tastes like grapefruit, or a pine tree, or something else. I can't speak to the specific recipes of the beers you've listed though, so I can't say "you should look for beers made with 'X' hops". I bet others with more experience can point you in that direction though.

    2) Wait...you didn't list a number 2. Were you afraid of making a poop joke?

    3) The term you're looking for to describe this is "mouthfeel". Makes sense, right? You're comparing how different beers feel in your mouth...not pulling your leg here; you'll see that term used a lot in beer reviews.

    Your best bet for finding more beers that fit your tastes is to head to a bar or store with a good selection and knowledgeable staff and describe to them what you do and don't like. Mentioning beers that you've enjoyed will help. Oh, and you asked about what changes the color. Pretty sure that's a combination of all factors. But let's be honest here...we shouldn't be judging deliciousness by the color of our drinks :wink:
     
    #3 pitweasel, Feb 20, 2015
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