Favorite NJ DIPA?

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Favorite NJ Double IPA?

  1. Flying Fish Exit 16

    10 vote(s)
    12.8%

  2. Kane Overhead

    47 vote(s)
    60.3%

  3. Carton 077XX

    16 vote(s)
    20.5%

  4. Other

    5 vote(s)
    6.4%
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  1. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    Hey y'all, big supporter of NJ beer. Just wanted to get everyone's thoughts on what they think is the best DIPA brewed in NJ. I'm partial to Exit 16 myself. Just think it is off the charts drinkable with an awesome hop character.

    All are really good though and showcase how good our beer scene is getting/already is.
     
    #1 jayrutgers, May 1, 2014
  2. dazedandconfused

    dazedandconfused Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2008 New Jersey

    Overhead end thread. Not only is it my hands down favorite dipa from NJ, but it is also in my top 5 overall.
     
    #2 dazedandconfused, May 1, 2014
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  3. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    Really? I love Overhead but I find it a little too heavy compared to the other two.

    Head High, on the other hand, is perfect. Overhead is just a little too much mouth feel wise.
     
    #3 jayrutgers, May 1, 2014
  4. AntLeatherface

    AntLeatherface Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 New Jersey

    077XX !!
     
    #4 AntLeatherface, May 1, 2014
  5. ColForbinBC

    ColForbinBC Pooh-Bah (2,495) Sep 9, 2005 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah

    Overhead, for sure.
     
    #5 ColForbinBC, May 1, 2014
  6. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    Just had it for the first time somehow last week, I was really quite impressed with it! It's my kind of DIPA.
     
    #6 jayrutgers, May 1, 2014
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  7. Mineo

    Mineo Savant (1,115) Jul 7, 2010 New York

    Overhead. one of my favorite DIPAs period. 077XX is solid too but I like the hop profile of Overhead more. all the bottles of Exit 16 in my area are several months old. when I had a two month old bottle of Exit 16, it didn't taste great.
     
    #7 Mineo, May 1, 2014
  8. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    this. I'm honestly blown away that there is a single vote for another beer
     
    #8 markgugs, May 1, 2014
  9. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    out of curiosity, have you ever had Heady Topper, Gandhi-Bot, or Abrasive?
     
    #9 markgugs, May 1, 2014
  10. AntLeatherface

    AntLeatherface Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 New Jersey

    Me too. Citrusy Hoppy Goodness. Overhead is just a bit too astringent for me. Head High is excellent though.
     
    #10 AntLeatherface, May 2, 2014
  11. AntLeatherface

    AntLeatherface Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 New Jersey

    Hmm, maybe because everyone has their own preference?
     
    #11 AntLeatherface, May 2, 2014
  12. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    obvious guy says obvious thing (relax, have a beer)
     
    #12 markgugs, May 2, 2014
  13. mikeburd1128

    mikeburd1128 Maven (1,409) Oct 28, 2011 New Jersey

    I don't think exit 16 gets nearly as much credit as it deserves in this convo. 077 is nice. Real easy drinker. And tbh, I don't see overhead on tap with any regularity whatsoever so I really can't comment. But I'll grab some tomorrow at the brewery.

    I guess I don't really feel like choosing. Just wanted to give flying fish a little credit for that one good beer that they make.
     
    #13 mikeburd1128, May 2, 2014
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  14. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    really like Exit 16

    to me though, Overhead is world-class, right there with the best in the class (that get a LOT more attention). if Overhead was readily available in say, 5-7 states in 4-pack 16 oz cans, it would be a top 5 rated DIPA in existence
     
    #14 markgugs, May 2, 2014
  15. Keyes88

    Keyes88 Zealot (634) Jul 19, 2011 New Jersey

    I've done a blind test with them during a NJ beer week at Gusto's in EB and exit 16 was my favorite. Try a blind taste testing and you'll be surprised.
     
    #15 Keyes88, May 2, 2014
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  16. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    Have had Heady Topper, don't care for it that much. Haven't had the other two.
     
    #16 jayrutgers, May 2, 2014
  17. markgugs

    markgugs Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New Jersey

    that's what I suspected...as I find Overhead's flavor profile, body & mouthfeel to be very similar to those 3
     
    #17 markgugs, May 2, 2014
  18. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    Yeah, I'm more of a Pliny guy. I like DIPAs that are 'light' and 'bright'. And it's not that I don't like Overhead, I do, I'd just rather the brighter flavor and lighter body of Head High if the option is there.
     
    #18 jayrutgers, May 2, 2014
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  19. The_Craft_Deviant_Rob

    The_Craft_Deviant_Rob Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2014 New Jersey

    Can't I just love them all? Most of all I'd say Carton, but that's because its more available to me than OH/HH. Exit 16 is awesome, but not quite as much as the other 2
     
    #19 The_Craft_Deviant_Rob, May 2, 2014
  20. ColForbinBC

    ColForbinBC Pooh-Bah (2,495) Sep 9, 2005 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah

    Interesting. I tend to find:
    Overhead more on the bitter side of the fence
    Ghandi Bot and Abrasive in the tropical arena
    Heady more orange/citrus

    I actually think Head High is more similar to these three in profile than Overhead..especially Ghandi Bot. Palates are funny things.
     
    #20 ColForbinBC, May 2, 2014
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