Favorite NJ DIPA

Discussion in 'Mid-Atlantic' started by HopBomb515, Dec 23, 2014.

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What's the best NJ DIPA?

  1. Carton 077XX

    21 vote(s)
    47.7%

  2. Kane Overhead

    20 vote(s)
    45.5%

  3. Other

    3 vote(s)
    6.8%
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  1. HopBomb515

    HopBomb515 Pooh-Bah (2,277) Jun 15, 2013 New Jersey
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    I was thinking about this today and was so torn between the two. I love them both. 077XX Has a bit more pine and supporting citrus while Overhead has a bit more citrus and tropical flavor. Both look great, have great drinkability, finish bitter, smell fantastic and are world class.

    If you made me choose, I'd probably pick Overhead by the smallest of margins. So, what would you all pick?
     
    #1 HopBomb515, Dec 23, 2014
  2. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    I like Overhead but I could never put it over O'Dub or Exit 16. Overhead has a little medicinal quality to it that the other two do not.
     
    #2 jayrutgers, Dec 23, 2014
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  3. schteve

    schteve Pundit (884) Sep 10, 2003 New Jersey

    I think Exit 16 should be a choice on this poll. As much as these younger pups get the (much deserved) props on here, Flying Fish's exit series, and Exit 16 in particular, deserves recognition. It's my favorite of the 3 in the summer, but O'Dub got my vote, just edging out Overhead. I actually like Head High a more than Overhead.
     
    #3 schteve, Dec 23, 2014
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  4. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    I definitely like 077xx best, but I agree with the other comments on here, that Exit 16 is better than Overhead.

    I would rate a lot of beers better than Overhead, to be honest, including many of the IPAs/ DIPAs coming out of the many less hyped breweries.
     
    #4 tkdchampxi, Dec 23, 2014
  5. italynstallyn44

    italynstallyn44 Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2011 New Jersey

    Currently my top three are Exit 16, Overhead, then 077xx.
     
    #5 italynstallyn44, Dec 23, 2014
  6. jayrutgers

    jayrutgers Zealot (723) Oct 29, 2011 New Jersey

    I agree, Head High is the best hoppy beer in New Jersey. Give me Boat, Head High, and Exit 16 for the rest of my life and I am good to go with hoppy beers.
     
    #6 jayrutgers, Dec 23, 2014
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  7. AntLeatherface

    AntLeatherface Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2012 New Jersey

    0 Dub by far.

    Head High is probably my favorite single IPA in NJ though. Which I prefer over Overhead.
     
    #7 AntLeatherface, Dec 23, 2014
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  8. corby112

    corby112 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Double Dry Hopped Galaxy Head High is the best beer I've ever had from NJ. One of the best hoppy beers from anywhere really.
     
    #8 corby112, Dec 24, 2014
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  9. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    It's O'dub and it's not even close and I'm a Kane fanboy.

    Overhead doesn't even feel like a relative to Head High. Bitter, not aromatic and alcoholic. O dub is a top 10 double for me and I've had the almost all the greats (Heady, Pliny Elder and Younger, Sucks, Double Sunshine, OTWOA, S&S #4, etc). It's a fantastic beer.
     
    #9 CassinoNorth, Dec 26, 2014
  10. Patbrown2

    Patbrown2 Zealot (627) Nov 27, 2013 Connecticut

    Does close count? Croyden is just over the (turnpike) bridge in PA. Id put Shape of Things up against em all
     
    #10 Patbrown2, Dec 26, 2014
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