Harness The Winter IPA - Bent Paddle

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  1. InfraRen

    InfraRen Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2013 Minnesota

    Anybody had this stuff?

    I just saw Firkins tweet that they have it. I'm an IPA fiend and am curious. There are 2 reviews (both very strong) in the reviews section, but wanted to check with ya'll.

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    From the Twin Cities Bottle Hunt thread:

    "Introducing our newest seasonal, Harness the Winter IPA. Our Winter IPA was brewed in honor of the boundless energy and tenacious character of the sled-dog. Brewed for heartiness with oats, rye and malted barley (7.2 %) The comfort of malt sweetness harnesses the cold crisp citrus notes from the hops. This Winter IPA is the perfect way to celebrate bounding through the deep snow. Check back tomorrow on details for when and where you can enjoy it! Cheers"
     
    #1 InfraRen, Feb 3, 2015
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  2. BeerBuyerBill

    BeerBuyerBill Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Minnesota

    We just opened a can. Tasty stuff.
     
    #2 BeerBuyerBill, Feb 3, 2015
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  3. InfraRen

    InfraRen Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2013 Minnesota

    Fun! Is it comparable to any other IPA's you've had or kind of in its own realm? Some faves of mine are Abrasive, Fresh Squeezed, Sucks, etc.
     
    #3 InfraRen, Feb 3, 2015
  4. maximum12

    maximum12 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,686) Jan 21, 2008 Minnesota
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    Yeaaaah!! On it.
     
    #4 maximum12, Feb 3, 2015
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  5. BeerBuyerBill

    BeerBuyerBill Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2012 Minnesota

    Bigger, Fatter malt base, more like Furious. Winter IPA is a very good description.
     
    #5 BeerBuyerBill, Feb 3, 2015
  6. MNBeerGeek

    MNBeerGeek Initiate (0) Jun 25, 2013 Minnesota

    From this point on, I am really going to try to use "bigger, fatter" to describe beer more.
     
    #6 MNBeerGeek, Feb 4, 2015
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  7. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    The can looks like a baseball, and I like baseball.
     
    #7 nogophers, Feb 4, 2015
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  8. Nick_V

    Nick_V Initiate (0) Jul 4, 2013 Wisconsin

    North Shore style IPA. NICE hoppy bitterness balanced by oats rye and malt. Not your typical fruity ipa. Try it!
     
    #8 Nick_V, Feb 4, 2015
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  9. hamham

    hamham Initiate (0) Oct 26, 2011 Minnesota

    you can begin the sentence with, "i like my beer like i like my women..."
     
    #9 hamham, Feb 4, 2015
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  10. gopher44

    gopher44 Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2007 Minnesota

    Just tapped our keg at Stub and Herbs
     
    #10 gopher44, Feb 4, 2015
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  11. MNAle

    MNAle Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Minnesota

    Checking out the "How to Review a Beer" article...
    dank, perfumy, pale, brown, black, sweet, nutty, boozy, flat, heavy, cold, bitter, ... :grimacing:
     
    #11 MNAle, Feb 4, 2015
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  12. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    A baseball with *********s; Spring Training in t-minus two weeks.... :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #12 Chaz, Feb 4, 2015
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  13. EJJ1848

    EJJ1848 Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2013 Minnesota

    Really solid beer, definitely has a big malt backbone, but enough hop presence to add some bitterness, a nice heavy IPA to sip on during these cold nights.

    If I can extrapolate there is canning date of 1/23 .... 50123A5CK066
    Assuming 5 is for 2015, 01 is January, and 23 being the 23rd.
     
    #13 EJJ1848, Feb 5, 2015
  14. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    Just picked this one up, and yeah, it's a winner.

    This isn't my style but I'll be damned if it doesn't pair well with a little Thai red curry...
     
    #14 Chaz, Feb 5, 2015
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  15. ThreeKingdoms

    ThreeKingdoms Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2013 Minnesota

    not exactly comparable, but this is next level stuff compared to bent hop
     
    #15 ThreeKingdoms, Feb 6, 2015
  16. mjryan

    mjryan Pooh-Bah (1,571) Dec 22, 2007 Minnesota
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    I bought a six pack last night after bowling. Just finished it now. Fucking love it.
     
    #16 mjryan, Feb 6, 2015
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  17. morimech

    morimech Grand Pooh-Bah (3,803) Nov 6, 2006 Minnesota
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    Drank my 1st. Loving it. I like what the oats did to the body and feel. The rye could of been a little bit more assertive however.
     
    #17 morimech, Feb 6, 2015
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  18. DownyIsHungry

    DownyIsHungry Pooh-Bah (1,902) Feb 6, 2015 Minnesota
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    If you're an IPA fiend you're going to love it!
     
    #18 DownyIsHungry, Feb 6, 2015
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  19. TEdubbaD

    TEdubbaD Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Minnesota

    Couldn't agree more, had my first one today and loved it.
     
    #19 TEdubbaD, Feb 7, 2015
  20. nogophers

    nogophers Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2011 Minnesota

    From BPBC's Instagram feed. Wish I was in Duluth tonight:

    "Tapped a cask of Harness the Winter IPA for another surprise Firkin Friday at The Bent Tap! #Cask hopped with Cascade whole #hops from Brule River Hill Top Hops. Yum! "
     
    #20 nogophers, Feb 7, 2015
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