Sierra Nevada changes up the 4-way IPA box

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  1. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    I can't seem to find a thread about this, which is surprising, especially since the beer is already on shelves here in New Mexico. Here's the info on SN's website:

    http://www.sierranevada.com/beer/specialty/ipa-variety-pack

    For those to lazy too hit the link, the new 4 way pack includes Ruthless Rye, Blindfold, Torpedo and a newbie, Golden IPA.
     
    #1 ONovoMexicano, Jan 8, 2015
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  2. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    Ruthless rye is tits. This looks like a solid mix pack.
     
    #2 hopnado, Jan 8, 2015
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  3. Kerrie

    Kerrie Initiate (0) Aug 24, 2012 Michigan

    Cool, I've had all but the new Golden. Hopefully I can try it as a single.
     
    #3 Kerrie, Jan 8, 2015
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  4. basics

    basics Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 North Carolina

    Does anyone actually like black IPAs?

    As someone who loves IPAs and loves stouts/porters, I've had maybe 2-3 black IPAs that were good and none that were otherworldly.
     
    #4 basics, Jan 8, 2015
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  5. mactrail

    mactrail Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,999) Mar 24, 2009 Washington
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    Are you planning to change your BA handle to Neomexicanus? I just opened up SN's Wild Hop IPA last night and liked it a lot. You'd think this would be in the New Mex regional 4 pack.
     
    #5 mactrail, Jan 8, 2015
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  6. KarmicSkrambl8

    KarmicSkrambl8 Initiate (0) Dec 21, 2014 California

    Didn't think I would....til I tasted the offerings from Stone (Sublimely Self-righteous) and Firestone (Wookey Jack)...actually the 21st Amendment (Back in Black) is tasty as well...and Lagunitas Night time

    changed my mind/taste buds....

    but...all roll differently...as they should
     
    #6 KarmicSkrambl8, Jan 8, 2015
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  7. hopnado

    hopnado Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2014 Michigan

    I like black ipas, but yeah, none of the ones I've tried truly blow my mind. Black Hatter is the only one I regularly buy
     
    #7 hopnado, Jan 8, 2015
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  8. HopBomb515

    HopBomb515 Pooh-Bah (2,277) Jun 15, 2013 New Jersey
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    Carton Epitome, blew my mind.
     
    #8 HopBomb515, Jan 8, 2015
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  9. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    Yes

    And looking at my ratings there is very little difference between the IPA and Black IPA's I have had from the same brewer. Now if I could only convince the Alchemist or Lawson's Finest to make one.
     
    #9 bluehende, Jan 8, 2015
  10. mccorvey

    mccorvey Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2013 North Carolina

    Looks like a good box. That session IPA in the last one kept me from buying more boxes.
     
    #10 mccorvey, Jan 8, 2015
  11. twb0392

    twb0392 Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2014 Wisconsin

    Black Top by New Glarus is really good.
     
    #11 twb0392, Jan 8, 2015
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  12. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    That Golden IPA looks to be quite the bitter beer. It's finishing gravity is identical to their Pale Ale but with 55IBU instead of 38.
     
    #12 Dupage25, Jan 8, 2015
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  13. Tsar_Riga

    Tsar_Riga Grand Pooh-Bah (3,349) Sep 9, 2013 Minnesota
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    Probably will have to pick a pack up. I've never tried Ruthless Rye and I enjoyed Blindfold. Always a fan of Torpedo, and curious about the newbie.
     
    #13 Tsar_Riga, Jan 8, 2015
  14. scottakelly

    scottakelly Maven (1,487) May 9, 2007 Ohio

    I thought I hated black ipas too until I had Black Rajah from Brew Kettle. Trade for it if possible.
     
    #14 scottakelly, Jan 8, 2015
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  15. VitisVinifera

    VitisVinifera Pundit (879) Feb 25, 2013 California

    I have yet to have a black IPA that I didn't like - i like how the slight roastiness sits behind the hops and adds some body. My favorite ones are Wookie Jack, Stone Sublimely, one made at this nanobrewery nearby called Device. I'm buying the 4 way next time I see it.
     
    #15 VitisVinifera, Jan 8, 2015
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  16. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
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    When exactly is it supposed to hit the stores anyone know? And also when is ruthless Rye supposed to hit the stores? I know "spring" But does anyone know the month or week?
     
    #16 Ipaupaweallpa, Jan 8, 2015
  17. Beric

    Beric Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2013 Massachusetts

    The black IPA is the same as the last 4-way IPA pack and I thought it was pretty tasty. Still not sure how I feel about black IPAs in general, but it was good nonetheless.

    I'm excited to try the new Blonde IPA, since an actually pale India Pale Ale sounds intriguing. Hopefully it's not as funky as Boomerang IPA from the Snowpack, but similar in color and body and whatnot.
     
    #17 Beric, Jan 8, 2015
  18. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    I saw it in my local store here in NM yesterday. Should be on its way nationwide if I had to guess.

    Blindfold wasn't in the last 4 way as far as I remember. It was a Beercamp beer (pre-Beer camp collabs) though, I think. Maybe my memory is failing me though.
     
    #18 ONovoMexicano, Jan 8, 2015
  19. Ipaupaweallpa

    Ipaupaweallpa Savant (1,022) Dec 26, 2014 Alabama
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    That's awesome! Have you seen any ruthless six packs also yet? That shit is so delicious. Gotta get a case this year
     
    #19 Ipaupaweallpa, Jan 8, 2015
  20. whiterabbit

    whiterabbit Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2010 Ohio

    Love them!

    Black Rajah, Lagunitas Night time amongst others, and I always have Sublimely Self-righteous on hand. Great change of pace I really enjoy and seek out.
     
    #20 whiterabbit, Jan 8, 2015
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