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Happy Camper is the Greatest IPA I have ever had

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Mark66, Jun 1, 2015.

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  1. Mark66

    Mark66 Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2015 Texas

    I am amazed that more people are not in love with this beer. It is so piney! Glad to see it increasing its market size.
     
    #1 Mark66, Jun 1, 2015
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  2. aschwab

    aschwab Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2009 Texas

    This is why I do not listen to reviews of beers.

    Literally everyone has their own opinion and their tastes differ. I think it is a good IPA, but nothing worth raving over. Again, that is just my opinion.
     
    #2 aschwab, Jun 1, 2015
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  3. Snowdog

    Snowdog Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2010 Ohio

    The 85 rating it gets here tells me the same thing.:astonished:
     
    #3 Snowdog, Jun 1, 2015
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  4. BeersAndBears

    BeersAndBears Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2012 Georgia
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    Says the guy that also gave PBR 5 stars...
     
    #4 BeersAndBears, Jun 1, 2015
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  5. Ilovelampandbeer

    Ilovelampandbeer Initiate (0) Aug 25, 2013 New York

    Can't take this post seriously until OP tells us which of the heavy hitters he's had...bc he has no ratings
     
    #5 Ilovelampandbeer, Jun 1, 2015
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  6. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Ok. Send 6 of us a couple of cans and we will get back to you and et you know if we agree.

    The 85 doesn't scare me away. Neshaminy Creek County Line has an 85 on here and I think that is a great IPA
     
    #6 SammyJaxxxx, Jun 1, 2015
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  7. TurkeyFeathers

    TurkeyFeathers Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 New York

    But Sam Adams Rebel IPA seems closer with the lousy rating lol
     
    #7 TurkeyFeathers, Jun 1, 2015
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  8. Mark66

    Mark66 Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2015 Texas

    I said PBR is the best bang for the buck and nobody in a million years will refute that. Seems like some pseudo-snobs in here feel that the only "good" IPA are the rare ones, the ones that they just happened to have drank. When I drink an IPA, I want to be spitting pieces of pinecone, Holmes!!
     
    #8 Mark66, Jun 1, 2015
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  9. Scott17Taylor

    Scott17Taylor Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2013 Iowa
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    That's the great thing about beer we all have different tastes. If happy camper is your favorite than its your favorite if someone else's favorite is a whale they just have to work harder or spend more money to get the same enjoyment. And I definitely agree pbr is a great bargain beer, but rating it a 5 I don't see.
     
    #9 Scott17Taylor, Jun 1, 2015
  10. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    PBR 5 stars, rebel IPA 1.08? Not saying your review skills need some work, but your review skills need some work. Reviewing to style is one thing, I don't think any AAL is 5 stars value or not.
     
    #10 tmbgnicu, Jun 1, 2015
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  11. TurkeyFeathers

    TurkeyFeathers Initiate (0) Jun 22, 2014 New York

    I just popped some popcorn to watch this thread for awhile:slight_smile:
     
    #11 TurkeyFeathers, Jun 1, 2015
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  12. ScaryEd

    ScaryEd Grand Pooh-Bah (3,651) Feb 19, 2012 New Hampshire
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    Never had it, but hey, like what you like.
     
    #12 ScaryEd, Jun 1, 2015
  13. Syracuse12

    Syracuse12 Initiate (0) Aug 21, 2012 New Jersey
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    I think County Line's poor rating comes from it's first batch, which was not that good. However, after they reformulated it, it is now a great IPA.
     
    #13 Syracuse12, Jun 1, 2015
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  14. tmbgnicu

    tmbgnicu Maven (1,280) Mar 15, 2014 Pennsylvania
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    100% right about county line. Wish I could find it more, it's a great IPA. I have a friend in chicago and we swap whenever I can find it- County line for zombie dust.
     
    #14 tmbgnicu, Jun 1, 2015
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  15. tylerstravis

    tylerstravis Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2014 Colorado

    Isn't this why we have reviews?
     
    #15 tylerstravis, Jun 1, 2015
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  16. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,104) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    I like Happy Camper
     
    #16 evilcatfish, Jun 1, 2015
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  17. floridadrift

    floridadrift Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Florida

    KILL! KILL! KILL!
     
    #17 floridadrift, Jun 1, 2015
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  18. Mark66

    Mark66 Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2015 Texas

    Fullers ESB is pretty darn good one! As is Mississippi Mud!!!
     
    #18 Mark66, Jun 1, 2015
  19. Jugs_McGhee

    Jugs_McGhee Grand Pooh-Bah (5,978) Aug 15, 2010 Oklahoma
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    While price point relative to quality is not something that affects my ratings (and, in my humble opinion, nor should it affect yours), I will say that Trader Joe's' Simpler Times is a much better "bang for the buck" than PBR. Consider your statement refuted. :wink:

    I did try this thread's eponymous IPA. And I wasn't a happy camper...
     
    #19 Jugs_McGhee, Jun 1, 2015
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  20. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (858) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    I haven't had ST in years, so maybe you're right, but their other beer, Nametag (formerly Red Oval) is one of the worst beers I've ever had. I would drink PBR filtered through a shoe before I drink that again.
     
    #20 westlaunboy, Jun 1, 2015
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