Favorite new Red IPAs

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  1. Hendry

    Hendry Pooh-Bah (1,831) Mar 8, 2013 Vermont
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    Those of us that really enjoy a well crafted Red IPA often wonder why the style doesn't get more
    appreciation in terms of ratings (especially considering individual style). On a local level, Foley Brothers new for 2015 Parley seasonal Red was outstanding in terms of a hop forward offering, which is the style I prefer.
    On a national distribution level, the new Stone Pataskala Red X IPA is an outstanding offering if you enjoy the hop forward style. While not new, Fatheads Bonehead Imperial Red IPA deserves honorable mention as well. What are your new favorites?
     
    #1 Hendry, Feb 6, 2016
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  2. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    Toaster Pastry
     
    #2 raynmoon, Feb 6, 2016
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  3. rdoggg

    rdoggg Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Although not listed as a red, Manayunk Baby Got Hops looks the part and is very good. Mosaic hops really shine here!
     
    #3 rdoggg, Feb 6, 2016
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  4. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    #4 yemenmocha, Feb 6, 2016
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  5. Das_Reh

    Das_Reh Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2013 Florida

    SN Flipside is pretty good
     
    #5 Das_Reh, Feb 6, 2016
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  6. Moose90

    Moose90 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2012 Washington

    Not new but OB G'Knight has always been a favorite of mine, as has Odell Red.
     
    #6 Moose90, Feb 6, 2016
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  7. lester619

    lester619 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Wisconsin

    Possible stupid question here. What differentiates a red IPA from any other one? Is it simply the color? Many IPAs have a red/amber tint to them that don't say red on the label. Is this just a marketing thing?
     
    #7 lester619, Feb 6, 2016
  8. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,790) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Toaster Pastry and Flipside made me realize how great a red IPA could be.
     
    #8 Urk1127, Feb 6, 2016
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  9. SaisonRichBiere

    SaisonRichBiere Pooh-Bah (2,033) Mar 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Greenbush Remnant of Dragon is great.
     
    #9 SaisonRichBiere, Feb 6, 2016
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  10. ESHBG

    ESHBG Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jul 30, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Yes, it's the color and the red IPAs I have had carry a ruby reddish look to them. I enjoy this style and think that the malts really balance out the hops more so than most regular IPAs; Flying Fish's Red Fish is one of my favorites.
     
    #10 ESHBG, Feb 6, 2016
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  11. Rollinghops513

    Rollinghops513 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2015 Ohio

    It's a session but I was impressed with Vulcan from He'Brew
     
    #11 Rollinghops513, Feb 6, 2016
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  12. lester619

    lester619 Initiate (0) Apr 17, 2009 Wisconsin

    I like Flipside, but it doesn't really look all that different from Torpedo. It's not an exact science I guess. Cheers!
     
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  13. Marklaker

    Marklaker Pooh-Bah (2,099) Jun 5, 2014 Florida
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    G'Knight is exceptional.
     
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  14. ArrogantB

    ArrogantB Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Jun 9, 2006 Colorado
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    This was impressive.
     
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  15. ChrisMon02

    ChrisMon02 Pooh-Bah (1,757) May 2, 2010 Ohio
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    I love Red IPAs and wish Bell's would re-release This One Goes to Eleven. That shit blew my mind. To answer the tread I really like Alesmith's My Bloody Valentine. Nice use of hops.
     
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  16. Hendry

    Hendry Pooh-Bah (1,831) Mar 8, 2013 Vermont
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    Yes, I forgot to mention Toaster Pastry, it was solid.
     
    #16 Hendry, Feb 6, 2016
  17. Hendry

    Hendry Pooh-Bah (1,831) Mar 8, 2013 Vermont
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    Saw the Alesmith Red the other day, I'll have to try that one, they make a great IPA.
     
    #17 Hendry, Feb 6, 2016
  18. Hendry

    Hendry Pooh-Bah (1,831) Mar 8, 2013 Vermont
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    Really great stuff!
     
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  19. captaincoffee

    captaincoffee Pooh-Bah (2,218) Jul 10, 2011 Virginia
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    It isn't an actual style. A touch of roasted barley and maybe carared is added to the malt bill, which obviously impacts the character a little, but it is basically an IPA that looks more red.
    The defining characteristic is that the brewery decided to name it a red IPA.
     
    #19 captaincoffee, Feb 6, 2016
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  20. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    You might be interested in knowing that Stone Pataskala Red X IPA uses as its base malt Best Malz Red X malt.

    http://www.love2brew.com/Red-X-Malt-Best-Maltz-p/wg085.htm

    Cheers!
     
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