Heady Topper vs Abrasive

Doubtful that you will find much argument in this sub-form about Abrasive > Heady. Or at least, I know you will find many that agree.

And with that said, I think I'll go grab an Abrasive.

 

Abrasive will always > Topper

 

And I think you would be surprised by the Abrasive vs Lagunitas Sucks blind taste result.

 

Curious what the results of the stout tasting were. I'm a big fan of the Big Eddy especially for the price point.

 

Abrasive more Grapefruity. Heady more of the orange color citrus fruit. Anyone who knows them wouldn't be stumped because of blindfolds.

 

Abrasive and Heady are both great, and pretty much equal in my mind.
Abrasive is over the top grapefruity/piney/hoppy
Heady is more balanced and resiny, just a totally different hop profile

Basically, do you want a hop bomb, or a more balanced IPA? Either are great. What mood are you in?

I'd take either equally, but since heady trades high and abrasive is plentiful, so Ill take Abrasive while I can get it. But I trade for Heady semi regularly too...so there's that.

(But "Surly for life" since I'm a good Minnesotan, so Abrasive!)
(also agree with @Msudukie that the 'right' answer is whatever you decide)

 

Sorry, East Coaster jumping in here (originally from Nebraska so maybe it counts). I think the highly regarded DIPAs I have tried (e.g., Abrasive, Heady, Pliny, Double Citra, Permanent Funeral, Double Dose) are all great and also VERY different. I personally have my rank ordering but have really enjoyed them all. Surly seems to get a lot of press and 4-pack posts like the rest of them which just speaks to how good it is. Agree with idea of blind tasting, just don't think there is a right answer or should even be one. Just my two cents. Cheers.

 

Abrasive and it is not even close for me.

 

If my memory isn't failing me they are just two different beers. Both great. But sorta hard to compare. Personally I would love some Heady in my fridge right now but I'm damn happy that Abrasive is there now. I REALLY love Heady, Abrasive, and Zombie. Those would be my three favorite if I had to pick three at this point. Admittedly it's been a couple years since I've had Heady and haven't had Zombie since I was at 3Floyds in January.

 

They are both f'in awesome brews.

 

Abrasive is wonderful and I have access is to it. Heady is incredible and I don't have access to it. Moral of my story is that I don't need to trade for Heady. But anyone one who hasn't had it, sees that it is the #1 beer on BA, so they want to try it.

 

This.

 

I love Abrasive, probably my fav beer. But the one time I had Heady i was blown away, like I've never been before. Wave after wave of favorite hit my tongue like nothing I've had before or after. No doubt Abrasive is amazing, but heady was unlike anything I've had before or since. Even Pliney on tap was equal to heady.

Just my opinion.

 

Heady is even making the news in Minneapolis....

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/234800141.html

 

Abrasive is a heck of a beer, but I have to doff my cap to H Topper. The best DIPAs, in my opinion, are hop bombs without all that sweet malt getting in the way. Also, I'm a big fan of blind tastings. They can certainly be an eye opener.

 

Come on over to VT and bring your brew! compare to Double Sunshine and some of Hill farmstead's dipas too, mighty fine taste test. Don't care who wins...all these fucking dipas rock. I'm sure if I lived 8 mins from surly, I'd be way into it.
Don't forget your cases/cans!
Cheers fellas

 

Funny this is making news here. Maybe it's not a good thing. Don't want to bring too much attention to shipping beers. I saw another thread about this in another section this morning. Pretty interesting the lady was a lawyer that got busted. There was another thread about this earlier today in a different section but I can't find it to post the local links or even link to the thread.

 

That sounds like one fun taste test. Never had any HF. They seem to trade so highly.

 

Sounds like I may be heading to a wedding in California in March. I'll have to hit up the shops for some great beers. Ironically I really didn't care for Pliny (one of the other highly rated) but I would love to give it another try. There are tons of great beers that fit the category and it's pretty hard to compare them. They're all great in their own way. Everybody has different taste. I wouldn't trade for Pliny again but given it would be so easy to find I would like to give her another shot. With that said, there are so many great beers in California. I'm sure I'll be on the road half the time going to stores and more importantly breweries.