Texas IPA's

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by H0rnedFr0gs, Nov 11, 2012.

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Best TX IPA

  1. (512)

    17 vote(s)
    37.0%

  2. DEBC

    8 vote(s)
    17.4%

  3. Other

    21 vote(s)
    45.7%
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  1. H0rnedFr0gs

    H0rnedFr0gs Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2012 Texas

    By the way...I totally spoke to soon about aborting this topic. Amazing news all around.

    Does anyone know why this seems to be an under represented style for Texas brewers? Is it because the national market already has it saturated?

    If I walk into a bar and see DEBC, Deep Ellum Brewing Company, or (512) up on the wall with Stone, 60, and Lagunitas; I'd chose our locals everytime not because it was the homer thing to do, but because they are simply a better product. DEBC also does some awesome treatments for special taps (The cask IPA with Zythos was sublime) and I assume the Austin folk see similar things from (512).
     
    #41 H0rnedFr0gs, Nov 12, 2012
  2. icetrauma

    icetrauma Pooh-Bah (1,657) Sep 7, 2004 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    I did a flight at the Saucer a while back and 512 won. That includes other IPA's from Lagunitas and Bear Republic.
     
    #42 icetrauma, Nov 12, 2012
  3. Austinbeerworks

    Austinbeerworks Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2010 Texas

    We have a lot of work to do in Austin before we start thinking about heading to other cities. But, if we do decide to venture forth, Houston will likely be our first stop.
     
    #43 Austinbeerworks, Nov 12, 2012
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  4. bentwookie

    bentwookie Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2008 Texas

    I agree that stash is very tasty when fresh. Seems like the latest batch had some issues with the bottle dating though. There is just a smudge of ink, nothing legible.
    I think Lost Gold is excellent when very fresh, seems to fall off quickly to me though.
    Hops & Grain Pale Dog is very good as well.
     
    #44 bentwookie, Nov 12, 2012
  5. jamescain

    jamescain Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2009 Texas

    booo! San Antonio first... my can dispenser in my fridge needs cans!
     
    #45 jamescain, Nov 12, 2012
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  6. xpimptastikx

    xpimptastikx Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Texas

    I would buy a pallet of fresh Citra or Galaxy hopped IPAs that you guys made.
     
    #46 xpimptastikx, Nov 12, 2012
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  7. johnsaulrubio

    johnsaulrubio Crusader (439) Dec 2, 2006 Texas

    Great news from Austin Beerworks! I love their beers.

    Best TX IPA? I'll put my money on 512 and Pinthouse Pizza.

    And people mentioning double IPAs in an IPA thread... like bringing guns to a knife fight.
     
    #47 johnsaulrubio, Nov 13, 2012
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  8. CatfishClark

    CatfishClark Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2008 Texas

    I sure hope we haven't seen the last of the Hop Zombie (and his Bride) with the departure of Amos and Swifty from UB's...
     
    #48 CatfishClark, Nov 13, 2012
  9. BlindSalimander

    BlindSalimander Initiate (0) Aug 16, 2010 Texas

    I've had pints of 512 and DEBC that ranged from sublime examples of IPAs to what someone might describe as a glass of grapefuit juice. Does this happen from brewing issues or are they just old kegs?

    Had a pint of Stash and Fire Eagle last week at Austin Gingerman and I loved the Stash.
     
    #49 BlindSalimander, Nov 14, 2012
  10. TheRealDBCooper

    TheRealDBCooper Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2010 Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands

    An IPA that tastes like a glass of grapefruit juice IS a sublime example of an IPA.
     
    #50 TheRealDBCooper, Nov 14, 2012
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  11. fivehoursfree

    fivehoursfree Initiate (0) Jul 18, 2010 Texas

    is homefront ipa or iipa? i always found endeavor to be cheaper, so i never tried it.
     
    #51 fivehoursfree, Nov 18, 2012
  12. bentwookie

    bentwookie Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2008 Texas

    It's a 6 month old IPA.
     
    #52 bentwookie, Nov 18, 2012
  13. dumptruck81

    dumptruck81 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2011 Texas

    Sometimes a well made single ipa gives you more bang for your buck than a double ipa. I personally would take the single ipa from 512 or sixpoint over their dipa. I can drink more before getting sloshed and they're still almost just as good. I'd say its a toss up between 512 and debc single ipa's. they're both damn good and probably the best two from Texas.
     
    #53 dumptruck81, Nov 18, 2012
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