Malty IPAs?

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  1. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Pooh-Bah (1,571) May 13, 2007 South Carolina
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    Like many, IPAs are my favorite style. But while drinking a White Rajah the other day I realized I prefer ones with a nice malt base. Not that there's anything wrong with White Rajah, and I certainly wouldn't drain pour it. But when push comes to shove, I'm looking for that rich malt to go with the hops.

    I love strong ales, but it seems like many of them are seasonal. I bought Lagunitas WTF wherever I saw it, and ditto Great Lakes Nosferatu. But both, alas, are gone until next year.

    So, can my fellow BAs recommend the best malty IPAs out there to quench my thirst?
     
    #1 5thOhio, Dec 31, 2016
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  2. GOBLIN

    GOBLIN Pooh-Bah (2,676) Mar 3, 2013 Ohio
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    Hop Devil I suppose . . .
     
    #2 GOBLIN, Dec 31, 2016
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  3. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

    Ruination IPA
    Hercules Double IPA
     
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  4. gopens44

    gopens44 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,560) Aug 9, 2010 Virginia
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    I've found that most Stone legacy stuff has a nice malt thing happening. Lukcy Batsard (so?), Arrogant Bastard both good for what you are looking for.
     
    #4 gopens44, Dec 31, 2016
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  5. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Dogfish Head 90 min. might work for you.
     
    #5 drtth, Dec 31, 2016
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  6. TheWolf

    TheWolf Initiate (0) May 26, 2015 Delaware
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    Dfh 60 minute.
    Bells 2 hearted
     
    #6 TheWolf, Dec 31, 2016
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  7. Hyptochrons

    Hyptochrons Pooh-Bah (1,603) Jul 12, 2015 Massachusetts
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    gotta agree with what others have said - Stone and Dogfish Head do some nice malty IPAs.
     
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  8. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I don't know it it's sold in SC but Brooklyn East India Pale Ale would fit the bill.
     
    #8 dennis3951, Dec 31, 2016
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  9. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Buy some Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. The other plus for this beer is that it holds up well with time.

    Cheers!
     
    #9 JackHorzempa, Dec 31, 2016
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  10. aquabears

    aquabears Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2016 Connecticut

    This probably isn't helpful, but Carton EGOIPA would be perfect.
     
    #10 aquabears, Dec 31, 2016
  11. Oktoberfist

    Oktoberfist Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Duclaw Serum is a DIPA and a malt bomb.
     
    #11 Oktoberfist, Dec 31, 2016
  12. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    I don't like malty IPAs, but I do know I prefer some balance, I don't like hop juice. : see Session IPAs. When I think of "malty" IPAs I'm thinking they have some age on them muting the hops. I'd look to bigger Dipas and use Hopslam as an example, let it sit for 6 months, a year, why not? The hops are still there they're just muted , and the malts take over. I don't see the comparison to a a big BW they're different beers from the get go. This wouldn't be my thing , but if your looking for a big beer with a big malt backbone Hopslam would work, ever easier 90 Minute.
     
    #12 nc41, Dec 31, 2016
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  13. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    DFH 90, Bells 2 Hearted, some Victoy and Weyerbacher offering may also meet your needs
     
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  14. Dandrewjohn

    Dandrewjohn Zealot (599) Apr 13, 2013 Texas

    Stone Enjoy By. Extremely well rounded IMO.
     
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  15. TheBricenator

    TheBricenator Pooh-Bah (1,981) Nov 13, 2007 Oregon
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    I second DFH 90min, Victory Hop Devil, as well as SN Celebration Ale and would add Great Divide Titan IPA & Lagunitas Maximus for well balanced IPA/IIPAs.

    Cheers!
     
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  16. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Red IPA's seem like a decent avenue to consider, if you haven't already done so.

    Odell IPA and Bell 2 Hearted were the first two to come to mind when thinking of IPA's with a balanced malt presence.
     
    #16 denver10, Dec 31, 2016
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  17. TriggerFingers

    TriggerFingers Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2012 California

    21st Amendment Brew Free or Die IPA is pretty malty...

    A baby Barleywine really.
     
    #17 TriggerFingers, Dec 31, 2016
  18. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    This x2. Also support the recs for SN Celebration, Hop Devil, and 90 min.

    Maybe look for Tocobaga if you get CC stuff, Stone Pataskala (though seasonal), or GF Hop Head Red.
     
    #18 jakecattleco, Dec 31, 2016
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  19. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Burton Baton
    Hop Devil

    are two that come to mind that I drink.


    Enjoy
     
    #19 Giantspace, Dec 31, 2016
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  20. DaverCS

    DaverCS Savant (1,212) Dec 9, 2014 Arizona

    Any DFH IPA
    Enjoy by/ Arrogant bastard
     
    #20 DaverCS, Dec 31, 2016
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