Hoppy Lagers - Would you like more?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by yemenmocha, Jan 11, 2015.

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If more brewers made hoppy lagers...

  1. I would drink them a lot more often

    106 vote(s)
    31.8%

  2. I would drink them slightly more often

    119 vote(s)
    35.7%

  3. I would try them, but probably not drink them regularly

    86 vote(s)
    25.8%

  4. Would not try them.

    22 vote(s)
    6.6%
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  1. CBlack85

    CBlack85 Pooh-Bah (2,762) Jul 12, 2009 South Carolina
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    Not if they are done right. Some of my favorite beers are pilsners...

    it's unfortunate that so many craft beer drinkers will find a well crafted, complex beer boring just because it's not overly hopped, or infused with exotic fruits/vegetables, or 15% abv. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all of those things too, but there is something to be said for a well done Helles/Pilsner/Bock, etc...
     
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  2. Dansac

    Dansac Pundit (912) Dec 6, 2014 California
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    I love hoppy pilsners.

    Noble Ale Works Pistol Whip'd is one of the most underrated beers out there. It's also very cheap.
     
    #42 Dansac, Jan 12, 2015
  3. misternebbie

    misternebbie Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Lager guy,here,so yes!
     
    #43 misternebbie, Jan 12, 2015
  4. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    As long as they don't displace the other lagers, then sure.
     
    #44 TongoRad, Jan 12, 2015
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  5. kingofhop

    kingofhop Initiate (0) May 9, 2010 Oklahoma
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    or Helles. The Kiss of the Hops is a beautiful thing.
     
    #45 kingofhop, Jan 12, 2015
  6. CIBoy10

    CIBoy10 Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2012 Alabama

    It would probably be one of my go-to styles. Probably get a lot of on-the-fence types into craft too.
     
    #46 CIBoy10, Jan 12, 2015
  7. pweis909

    pweis909 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,250) Aug 13, 2005 Wisconsin
    Pooh-Bah

    I haven't had most of the beers that have been mentioned but I would drink Sam Adams Noble Pils regularly if I saw it at the local store. Also, not too long ago I had Lips of Faith Hoppy Bock and also liked. This type of beer makes me very happy.
     
    #47 pweis909, Jan 12, 2015
  8. Tripel_Threat

    Tripel_Threat Grand Pooh-Bah (4,302) Jun 29, 2014 Michigan
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    *Choir of angels*

    Amen!
     
    #48 Tripel_Threat, Jan 12, 2015
  9. 302BeerGuy

    302BeerGuy Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2014 Delaware

    Coming from a total lager head...Yes! Straub makes the best IPL...period. They don't need to be jacked up with hops, but cut out the sweetness and replace with a a better hop bitterness...oh yeah !!!
     
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  10. alucard6679

    alucard6679 Savant (1,009) Jul 29, 2012 Arizona

    Personally I'm not a big fan of this particular movement. Respect to the brewers as they are for the most part well made beers (mainly referring to FW, SN and Victory) but in my opinion they are choosing to highlight an aspect of the beer that was meant to be underlying.

    Tried Nooner the other day and I was let down but I'll be probably give Hoppy Lager (lol auto correct on my phone wanted to call it "hippy lager") a try soon on the off chance it'll rub me the right way and because I like supporting Sierra Nevada. Overall though, for now I think I'll stick with my old German and Czech favorites, cheers :slight_smile:
     
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  11. Chaz

    Chaz Grand Pooh-Bah (3,668) Feb 3, 2002 Minnesota
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    Traditional (or even "traditional") Pils from Bavaria, Czech, and some northern ones (Jever... ) are my favorite beers, and there are even one or two interpretations from American brewers that are decent enough, for daily drinking. But some of the newer interpretations from authentic, Craft Brewers (as recognized by the proper sanctioning group) have been too over-the-top for me.

    Still, I'll try a "hoppy pale lager" and might even enjoy an oultier from a Crafty brewer, but might not buy them regularly.
     
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  12. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    I understand where you're coming from and I'm very sympathetic. I just happen to enjoy all of them.
     
    #52 yemenmocha, Jan 12, 2015
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  13. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Absolutely love Jacks Abbey like all comments above. Love Hoponious Union Mass Rising etc. I just love the fact all they do is LAGERS.
    That challenging IMO. And then to get the praise even tougher. I love many beers but I have to say lagers are right there at the top with my favorite styles if not my favorite. I love DIPAs and IPAS etc. But to me a well crafted lager is just a thing of beauty.
    Many say they are boring....but why does every beer have be a punch in the pallette
    Its tough to find balance and all the nuances in a well crafted lager IMHO
     
    #53 tasterschoice62, Jan 12, 2015
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  14. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,949) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
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    Grey Sail had a pretty good IPL with their 3rd Anniversary offering
     
    #54 tasterschoice62, Jan 12, 2015
  15. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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  16. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    It's hard to beat a thirst-quenching, refreshing, super drinkable hoppy lager.
     
    #56 UCLABrewN84, Jan 12, 2015
  17. generalnotsew76

    generalnotsew76 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2014 Tennessee

    I can tell you have a love for lagers and pilsners. I have seen you defend Sam Adams Boston Lagers on a few occasions. I have gotten to where I love lagers! When I first started on craft I got to the point where it had to be a DIPA or Imp Stout always. Now I have gotten to where I just love lagers and pils more than anything and a lot of that has to do with the fact you can barely find any. My favorite by far is Sam Smiths Organic Lager. It takes a good palate to appreciate a good lager.
     
    #57 generalnotsew76, Jan 12, 2015
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  18. Zimbo

    Zimbo Pooh-Bah (2,305) Aug 7, 2010 Scotland
    Pooh-Bah

    If you mean 'hoppier' lager like the way Jever was some 25 years ago then back to formula absolutely yes. I don't see it even having the supposed 35 IBUs right now and needs to go back to the magic '50' ASAP.
     
    #58 Zimbo, Jan 12, 2015
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  19. Fluffheady

    Fluffheady Initiate (0) Jan 30, 2013 Illinois

    Pivo and The Crisp are amazing.
     
    #59 Fluffheady, Jan 12, 2015
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  20. upsbeernut

    upsbeernut Savant (1,111) Sep 22, 2011 Georgia

    Good point, summer is a good time to have one. I know theres probably several i havent tried yet that doesnt have that funky afteratste.
     
    #60 upsbeernut, Jan 12, 2015
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