Favorite "IPA hop" poll

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Givemebeer, Aug 11, 2015.

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What is your favorite hop that is commonly seen in IPAs?

  1. Amarillo

    35 vote(s)
    4.3%

  2. Cascade

    37 vote(s)
    4.5%

  3. Centennial

    43 vote(s)
    5.2%

  4. Chinook

    9 vote(s)
    1.1%

  5. Citra

    308 vote(s)
    37.5%

  6. Columbus

    11 vote(s)
    1.3%

  7. Galaxy

    93 vote(s)
    11.3%

  8. Mosaic

    196 vote(s)
    23.8%

  9. Simcoe

    47 vote(s)
    5.7%

  10. Other - specify

    43 vote(s)
    5.2%
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  1. DrMindbender

    DrMindbender Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2014 South Carolina

    As a homebrewer, I REALLY like to brew with Galaxy. But Citra, Mosaic, Equinox, Amarillo, Simcoe and Nelson are all close seconds :wink:

    As far as commercial beers, I think Citra is the best done and Simcoe is the most overdone. The other hops are great if utilized right, but I don't find too many beers or breweries that actually do that.
     
    #21 DrMindbender, Aug 11, 2015
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  2. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    For those of us not so savvy if you name a hop that's not Citra how about giving us a favorite beer or two showcasing that hop?
     
    #22 fredmugs, Aug 11, 2015
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  3. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    Simcoe hops are succulent like no other and because they can be catty people do not like them . For me it's like you can taste the "cone." They have like a kernel of sweet something. I like 'em.
     
    #23 utopiajane, Aug 11, 2015
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  4. MUTINY

    MUTINY Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2015 Virginia

    Willamette. Don't see it too much anymore, but it was the hop that got me into IPAs.
     
    #24 MUTINY, Aug 11, 2015
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  5. breadwinner

    breadwinner Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2014 California

    Lone vote for Columbus? Dank, savory, perhaps hint of oniony goodness. All the pretty boy hops can suck it:wink:
     
    #25 breadwinner, Aug 11, 2015
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  6. scbeerman

    scbeerman Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2015 South Carolina

    Centennial carries the bulk of the weight in my favorite IPA. I think it lends itself to tremendously well-balanced IPAs that aren't overly malty and it blends perfectly with hops like Citra and Galaxy.
     
    #26 scbeerman, Aug 11, 2015
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  7. jcoleMA66

    jcoleMA66 Pooh-Bah (1,612) May 16, 2015 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Citra for me with Mosaic close behind.
     
    #27 jcoleMA66, Aug 11, 2015
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  8. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I like the old-school C hops myself. I'm getting to be over tropical, and really enjoying piney again. I voted for the versatile classic, can't do without, Centennial.
     
    #28 TongoRad, Aug 11, 2015
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  9. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Same here.
     
    #29 Providence, Aug 12, 2015
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  10. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Last winter Straub (an old family brewery in in PA) made an IPL that featured Columbus hops as part of their Legacy Sampler, and it was every bit like you described attached to a Pilsner chassis. What a great choice of hop they used- somehow it straddled the two worlds better than in any other IPL I've had.
     
    #30 TongoRad, Aug 12, 2015
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  11. breadwinner

    breadwinner Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2014 California

    Oh, now that sounds mighty interesting. I've had a hard time with IPLs as a style, either wishing they would just be regular pilsners or regular IPAs. Columbus IPL, though? Oh yes, I could be persuaded.
     
    #31 breadwinner, Aug 12, 2015
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  12. rockernino

    rockernino Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2014 California

    Toss up betwen Citra and Nelson.
     
    #32 rockernino, Aug 12, 2015
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  13. twizzard

    twizzard Pooh-Bah (2,080) May 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Nelson
     
    #33 twizzard, Aug 12, 2015
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  14. hudsonvalleyslim

    hudsonvalleyslim Savant (1,126) May 29, 2003 Massachusetts

    I was thinking Simcoe, which has been a favorite in my homebrews for years, but I've tasted some brews recently featuring Mosiac and Galaxy which were superb. From Trillium in particular. (Obviously their beer has a lot more going on than hops.) Good thread by the way...
     
    #34 hudsonvalleyslim, Aug 12, 2015
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  15. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,219) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    I love columbus. I was expecting it to be a frontrunner
     
    #35 Givemebeer, Aug 12, 2015
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  16. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    Nelson Sauvin. Love that white grape flavor.
     
    #36 THANAT0PSIS, Aug 12, 2015
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  17. Givemebeer

    Givemebeer Savant (1,219) Apr 6, 2013 Vermont

    Actually I had Nelson on the list, but ran out of room and figured I needed an "other" slot. Got rid of nelson because I feel its still new and rare. But I love it and if you have any recs on good nelson hopped IPAs available in Vermont I'd love to hear them
     
    #37 Givemebeer, Aug 12, 2015
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  18. SadMachine

    SadMachine Grand Pooh-Bah (3,220) Mar 14, 2011 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I think Nelson is currently my favorite hop, though Citra and Galaxy are right there with it!
     
    #38 SadMachine, Aug 12, 2015
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  19. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Citra, mosaic, then Nelson. Citra+mosaic is magical, can't say I know of an ipa with all 3
     
    #39 Fox82791, Aug 12, 2015
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  20. larryi86

    larryi86 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,118) Apr 4, 2010 Delaware
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Since I've started brewing my own beer I have found that citra and mosaic hops really help IPAs, at least if you like fruity IPAs.
     
    #40 larryi86, Aug 12, 2015
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