Imerial IPA and IPA ????

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  1. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    What's is the difference between the two IPA's I'm just shopping around and want to know the difference between so I can make the right choice.
     
    #1 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    It's just a size differentiation- Imperials are bigger and stronger.
     
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  3. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    So no real difference between them except strength and presentation ok . I found New Belgium Voodoo and Imperial Voodoo and was wondering what the difference was thanks.
     
    #3 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
  4. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    Some breweries in the past added 'Imperial" to the name of their stronger(est) beer generally to mean it contained higher ABV. So an IIPA or DIPA is usually stronger (as in more alcohol) than the same brand's regular IPA.

    That said I've come across a number of regular APAs and IPAs that were above 6% which for me is pretty darn strong.
     
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  5. JayKoz

    JayKoz Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Connecticut

    My vote is purchase each and do a side by side, great way for insight.

    Remember, find IPAs that are somewhat fresh. Within a month or so to give yourself time to drink it. Check the dates!
     
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  6. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    What does IIPA mean the same as DIPA ?
     
    #6 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
  7. JayKoz

    JayKoz Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Connecticut

    I know you're not asking me, but I'll answer anyways.. I don't think there's really a difference, just a different name/marketing.
     
    #7 JayKoz, Mar 4, 2018
  8. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Yeah, those are identical- just personal preference on which one to use.
     
    #8 TongoRad, Mar 4, 2018
  9. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    Ok thanks for the help bud ☺
     
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  10. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    IMO a big difference in taste profiles. IPAs IMO are heavier on the bitter, most Doubles not so much, the heavier malt balances things out quite a bit. Most IPAs are in the 7% range, a good many Dipas are 8+. There are exceptions Mongo is pretty bitter, Hopsickle is as well, and Hop Craic IMO is painfully so , but typically doubles are fairly user friendly. I like both, but I seriously prefer beers like Heady.
     
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  11. MNAle

    MNAle Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2011 Minnesota

    In those two, 2% ABV for one thing.

    Many times the IIPAs have lower perceived bitterness and are maltier compared with regular IPAs. I suppose this is due to using more malt in the recipe to get the higher ABV, but I'm no brewer, so what do I know...
     
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  12. Squire

    Squire Grand Pooh-Bah (4,385) Jul 16, 2015 Mississippi
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    To me they mean the same thing but the practical use for a brewer is to come out with two new labels instead of just one. Or even three if they change the grain bill a bit and make an Imperial Red.
     
    #12 Squire, Mar 4, 2018
  13. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    Ok thanks bud and you have more karma than me lol so where in con are you from north or south my grandparents are from new Salem ?
     
    #13 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
  14. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    I thought it was the the hops used in the brewing lol I was off by a long shot lol
     
    #14 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
  15. JayKoz

    JayKoz Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Connecticut

    New Salem or just Salem?

    I'm maybe 40 minutes south of Salem. If it's Salem you're referring to, you need to visit your Grandparents and visit Fox Farm Brewery. They are putting out some fantastic IPAs/Pale Ales.
     
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  16. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    And its Salem and I will try that brewery around October and I will follow you if you follow me initiates need to stick together lol jk if you don't really want to follow me I'm a newbie I will understand lol
     
    #16 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
  17. JayKoz

    JayKoz Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 Connecticut

    I don't follow people, but I'll follow as long as you remember me in October.

    Hit up Fox Farm, please trust me. Great people, great brewery, you won't be disappointed.
     
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  18. Spechopper1007

    Spechopper1007 Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2018 Alabama

    Ok I will try my best bud and you need to try to come down to The Good Peoples Brewery in Birmingham, Al and we will share a good brew bud
     
    #18 Spechopper1007, Mar 4, 2018
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