Point Brewery's New IPA

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  1. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Made with Glaxay Hops. Oh shi... We could have a new contender in WI.
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    #1 Ri0, May 3, 2013
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  2. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    Its fucking point, of course it wont contend, ill tick it anyways though.
     
    #2 crossovert, May 3, 2013
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  3. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    You know, if it is a single hopped IPA using Galaxy Hops I have hope.
     
    #3 Ri0, May 3, 2013
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  4. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    whats so much better about galaxy hops than cascade hops? Point has a cascade pale ale that is swill.
     
    #4 crossovert, May 3, 2013
  5. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Well...

    Cascade is more flowery, spicey, and has grapefruit characteristics.

    Galaxy has a more mellow peach and tropical flavor.

    I guess it all depends how much and when they are added. You could ask what is the difference between many varieties of hops, but there is depending on how they are used? I know Point makes average and below average beers, but I'll reserve judgement until I at least try it.
     
    #5 Ri0, May 3, 2013
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  6. smurfbeer

    smurfbeer Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2008 Wisconsin

    Agree! I absolutely love galaxy hops and I'm going to remain optimistic until I have an opportunity to try this one. If this ends up being pretty good, I think 12 oz cans of this may become one of my new best friends this Summer.
     
    #6 smurfbeer, May 3, 2013
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  7. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Anyone try this now that it is out?
     
    #7 Ri0, May 21, 2013
  8. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Bought a 6pk. So... If you think of this as an APA, I think you will enjoy it. It's 65 IBU and 6.5% ABV, so not in your face and the malts are light. Easy drinking and for $12/12pk it is a pretty good go to beer in the summer. I'm sure others will say it's crap, but I kinda enjoy it. That is saying a lot considering I don't like Point beer.
     
    #8 Ri0, May 21, 2013
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  9. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Yo, would some of you WI BA's buy this and rate it (only $6 for a 6pk)? I want to know what you think? It is becoming a guilty pleasure of mine, but maybe it is a solid beer?
     
    #9 Ri0, May 26, 2013
  10. jRocco2021

    jRocco2021 Savant (1,083) Mar 13, 2010 Wisconsin

    The point whole hog beers are really good actually especially the RIS. This definitely has potential though.
     
    #10 jRocco2021, May 26, 2013
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  11. Jerktookmyname

    Jerktookmyname Initiate (0) May 31, 2007 Wisconsin

    I had one the other night, and while Galaxy isn't one of my favorite new-ish hops, I thought it was a solid beer. Maybe even excellent when you consider the price.
     
    #11 Jerktookmyname, May 26, 2013
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  12. BrownAleMale

    BrownAleMale Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 Wisconsin

    Lots of Point hate ITT. They have some decent beers. 2012 and Nude beach are solid.
     
    #12 BrownAleMale, May 27, 2013
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  13. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Did you try it yet? Only one person in here really expressed a hate for Point.
     
    #13 Ri0, May 27, 2013
  14. BrownAleMale

    BrownAleMale Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 Wisconsin

    Ok shouldnt say hate, but you yourself said it was sqying a lot because you dont like Point. I havent tried this yet, but I will at some point lol
     
    #14 BrownAleMale, May 27, 2013
  15. Benish

    Benish Pooh-Bah (2,446) Mar 13, 2013 Utah
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    How does it compare to Capital Mutiny? Not sure what hops used for Mutiny but its a solid IPA. I'm a UW-SP graduate so I'll try it sometime for sure and write up a review. Last time I was at the store it was not there so it will have to wait.
     
    #15 Benish, May 27, 2013
  16. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    I've had both and there is a much greater malt presence in Mutiny to go along with the hops compared to Beyond. I liken Beyond the Pale to Founders All Day IPA or Lagunitas Day Time IPA, except I would rather drink Point because I enjoy the Galaxy hops.
     
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  17. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Yes, I don't like Point because there are easily better examples available for the beer they brew.
    Examples:
    Cascade Pale, I'd much rather drink Moon Man or Hopalicious.
    2012, rather drink Blacktop
    Amber, so many other Amber's to choose from that are much better
    you get the idea...

    This is the first Galaxy hopped IPA that I know I can find easily in WI, so it is very enjoyable.
     
    #17 Ri0, May 27, 2013
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  18. BrownAleMale

    BrownAleMale Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 Wisconsin

    2012 isnt actually a black ale, they just label it that way, but I understand where your coming from. It may be the best brown ale made in Wisconsin though. Beer advocate considers it a brown ale, and to me it tastes like a schwartzbier. Anyway, I doubt that I'll be a fan if it tastes like a pale ale. I like a good ipa or dipa but have found many pale ales that I enjoyed.
     
    #18 BrownAleMale, May 27, 2013
  19. WolfKeeper

    WolfKeeper Initiate (0) Jun 17, 2007 Illinois

    Big fan of 2012 and Nude Beach as well. I was buying it regularly for 8.99 a 12-pack for cans in the NW burbs, and it was a staple in my fridge last year. Can't wait to try this new beer from Point!
     
    #19 WolfKeeper, May 27, 2013
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  20. nickapalooza86

    nickapalooza86 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    You sir are out of control!

    JK, however I would not call Point Cascade Pale swill.... for $10 a 12 pack it is a great beer to buy and have available for guests at a BBQ of something of that nature. Personally I would grab a Moon Man every time but in no way is it swill... Minhas beers are swill, Point beers are a decent option.
     
    #20 nickapalooza86, May 28, 2013
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