IPA Help

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Jevans, Jun 24, 2012.

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  1. Jevans

    Jevans Initiate (0) Jun 24, 2012

    One if my favorite beers is Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA out of Delaware. Unfortunately it is not available in MN. Has anyone tried this beer and can give me a comparable thats available in the Twin Cities area.
     
    #1 Jevans, Jun 24, 2012
  2. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    I haven't had it fresh in over a year, but there are lots of great IPAs here, while that is an imperial IPA, try steel toe size 7 and summit saga, also sierra nevada hoptimum is great and super hoppy.
     
    #2 minnesotaryan, Jun 24, 2012
  3. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    yeah I might lean toward Hoptimum as a comparison...been about five years since I had the 90 but that seems right....Size seven is more like Odell IPA in my opinion...or at least the first bottles I had last fall...the latest I had last week was underwhelming to say the least...perhaps old but I got it Liqour barrel in STLPark so I would hope it is fresh....Saga has some of those same notes too I think.....good suggestions...
     
    #3 ZAP, Jun 24, 2012
  4. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    I know they are different, but they are solid, have had size 7 on tap twice this week, truly enjoyable, if abrasive was available I would say that. Minnesota lacks a good imperial IPA that is year round. if you can enjoy regular IPAs then those hopefully will be good for you.
     
    #4 minnesotaryan, Jun 24, 2012
  5. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    Where can I find size 7 on tap...just curious....
     
    #5 ZAP, Jun 24, 2012
  6. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    the republic had some size 7 they also had the new hefe from steel toe on tap Sommer vice
     
    #6 gatornation, Jun 24, 2012
  7. minnesotaryan

    minnesotaryan Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2010 Minnesota

    Pizza Luce Hopkins and Muddy Waters both have several Steel Toe taps
     
    #7 minnesotaryan, Jun 24, 2012
  8. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    Odell Myrcenary
     
    #8 dc55110, Jun 24, 2012
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  9. bigdaddypolite

    bigdaddypolite Maven (1,303) Mar 2, 2007 Minnesota
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    I would say Myrcenary as well. Not identical, but a good comparator.

    I am a big fan of 90 Minute, and bring it back with me when I travel. For my taste, 90 Minute is a bit heavier on the malt sweetness, and Myrcenary has a cleaner citrus profile. Both taste delicious, and I would happily reach for either one.
     
    #9 bigdaddypolite, Jun 24, 2012
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