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Top American IPAs & Imperial IPAs

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by BoJangles, Feb 25, 2012.

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  1. khall62

    khall62 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2010 New Jersey

    Sierra Nevada Torpedo and Victory Hop Devil
     
    #521 khall62, Dec 2, 2012
  2. WesM63

    WesM63 Initiate (0) Nov 6, 2011 Ohio

    This sounds like a trick question.

    The three Ohio IPA's are hard to beat. Columbus IPA, Head Hunter and White Rajah. Then again, super fresh draft Perpetual IPA is outstanding.
     
    #522 WesM63, Dec 2, 2012
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  3. MagillaGriller

    MagillaGriller Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2012

    JAI ALAI
    STONE
     
    #523 MagillaGriller, Dec 2, 2012
  4. VaTechHopHead

    VaTechHopHead Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2008

    Societe The Pupil
    Alpine Nelson
     
    #524 VaTechHopHead, Dec 2, 2012
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  5. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    1. Two Hearted
    2. Blind Pig

    3a. Finest Kind
    3b. Union Jack
     
    #525 kzoobrew, Dec 2, 2012
  6. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Meyvn (1,126) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Blind Pig
    Just Outstanding
     
    #526 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Dec 2, 2012
  7. meanmutt

    meanmutt Defender (683) Feb 6, 2012 Ohio
    Beer Trader

    Head Hunter
    Racer 5
     
    #527 meanmutt, Dec 2, 2012
  8. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Zealot (566) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin
    Subscriber Beer Trader

    1. Chinooker'd
    2. Union Jack
     
    #528 InVinoVeritas, Dec 2, 2012
  9. blackcompg

    blackcompg Defender (610) Feb 13, 2011 Illinois

    Right now Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye and Firestone Union Jack, honorable mentions:
    - Bell's Two Hearted
    - Founders Centennial
    - Lagunitas Sucks
    - Sierra Nevada Celebration
    - Bear Republic Racer Five
     
    #529 blackcompg, Dec 2, 2012
  10. jbarra101

    jbarra101 Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Texas

    La Cumbre Elevated IPA and Bear Republic Racer 5
     
    #530 jbarra101, Dec 2, 2012
  11. bsnone

    bsnone Aspirant (245) Nov 22, 2012 Arizona
    Beer Trader

    Bells Two Hearted Ale, Union Jack IPA.
     
    #531 bsnone, Dec 2, 2012
  12. MexicanSkittel

    MexicanSkittel Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2010 California

    Aren't Pliny and Heady doubles?
     
    #532 MexicanSkittel, Dec 2, 2012
  13. MexicanSkittel

    MexicanSkittel Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2010 California

    But I'd have to go with blind pig, and flower power
     
    #533 MexicanSkittel, Dec 2, 2012
  14. CircusBoy

    CircusBoy Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2008 Ohio

    Flower Power and Sculpin
     
    #534 CircusBoy, Dec 2, 2012
  15. BCross

    BCross Aspirant (226) Nov 20, 2011 Washington
    Beer Trader

    Black Raven- Trickster IPA
    Old School House- Ruud Awakening
     
    #535 BCross, Dec 2, 2012
  16. TheSaboteur

    TheSaboteur Initiate (0) Sep 20, 2010 Nebraska

    Modus Hoperandi
    White Rajah
     
    #536 TheSaboteur, Dec 2, 2012
  17. Morey

    Morey Meyvn (1,014) Dec 30, 2007 Pennsylvania
    Beer Trader

    Sculpin & Head Hunter.

    Honorable mentions go to..... Flower Power, 2 Hearted, Founders Harvest, Columbus IPA, Smutty, Zombie Dust, Lavery Dulachan.
     
    #537 Morey, Dec 2, 2012
  18. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    Flower Power & Surly Wet
     
    #538 Thickfreakness, Dec 2, 2012
  19. CityofBals

    CityofBals Initiate (0) Sep 12, 2012 Illinois

    Nelson and Citra Ninja.
     
    #539 CityofBals, Dec 2, 2012
  20. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California
    Beer Trader



    single IPAs, man. Both of those are DIPAs.
     
    #540 flayedandskinned, Dec 2, 2012
  21. Ivegotmule

    Ivegotmule Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2012 North Carolina

    Harpoon. Because I was drinking it during the 05 and 09 unc national championships. And stone. Because its the best single for the $$.
     
    #541 Ivegotmule, Dec 2, 2012
  22. woosterbill

    woosterbill Poo-Bah (2,616) Apr 6, 2009 Kentucky
    Beer Trader

    1. Fuzzy Baby Ducks
    2. The Kernel Suke Quto Coffee IPA

    For less obscure, year-round offerings, I'm partial to Furious and Odell's.
     
    #542 woosterbill, Dec 2, 2012
  23. Dan_Bowman

    Dan_Bowman Aspirant (222) Apr 11, 2010 Ohio
    Beer Trader

    Three Floyds Dreadnaught. Current number two, the brew kettle white rajah.
     
    #543 Dan_Bowman, Dec 2, 2012
  24. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Defender (639) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
    Beer Trader

    Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA and Three Floyds Zombie Dust. If Zombie Dust is cheating, Ale Asylum Bedlam. If a Belgian IPA is cheating, Surly Wet. If a wet-hopped IPA is cheating, Odell IPA.
     
    #544 THANAT0PSIS, Dec 2, 2012
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  25. RichardMNixon

    RichardMNixon Zealot (515) Jun 24, 2012 Pennsylvania
    Beer Trader

    Stone and Two Hearted.
     
    #545 RichardMNixon, Dec 2, 2012
  26. Beerandboards

    Beerandboards Devotee (462) Nov 6, 2012 New Mexico
    Beer Trader

    La Cumbre Elevated
    Stone IPA

    DFH 60min would be number 2 if it were available here
     
    #546 Beerandboards, Dec 2, 2012
  27. gatornation

    gatornation Poo-Bah (3,214) Apr 18, 2007 Minnesota
    Beer Trader

    Alpine Duet
    KR Just outstanding
     
    #547 gatornation, Dec 2, 2012
  28. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Defender (613) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Titan and Celebration.
     
    #548 RobertColianni, Dec 2, 2012
  29. CBlack85

    CBlack85 Defender (692) Jul 12, 2009 South Carolina
    Beer Trader

    2 Hearted
    Racer 5

    both terrific beers
     
    #549 CBlack85, Dec 2, 2012
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  30. Vonerichs

    Vonerichs Poo-Bah (1,623) Sep 1, 2008 Colorado
    Subscriber Beer Trader

    Two Hearted
    Union Jack
     
    #550 Vonerichs, Dec 2, 2012
  31. hophead247

    hophead247 Disciple (370) Jan 27, 2008 California
    Beer Trader

    Great choices if this thread was about IIPA's.

    And it's Pliny...
     
    #551 hophead247, Dec 2, 2012
  32. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Poo-Bah (1,776) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey
    Subscriber Beer Trader

    1) Maine Beer Co. Lunch
    2) Blind Pig
     
    #552 SammyJaxxxx, Dec 2, 2012
  33. ashwill6

    ashwill6 Initiate (0) May 22, 2012 Ohio

    Zombie Dust and White Rajah hands down! I might be a girl, but I'm a hophead!
     
    #553 ashwill6, Dec 2, 2012
  34. jimilayne

    jimilayne Initiate (0) Aug 18, 2012 New York

    1. Blind Pig
    2. Speakeasy Big Daddy
     
    #554 jimilayne, Dec 2, 2012
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  35. hardy008

    hardy008 Poo-Bah (1,951) Jan 12, 2008 Minnesota
    Subscriber

    This is my answer exactly.
     
    #555 hardy008, Dec 2, 2012
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  36. mhksuccess

    mhksuccess Zealot (576) Jul 7, 2012 California
    Beer Trader

    it is difficult to have a top two but I would definitely have to put
    the Elevated IPA from la cumbre up there and always like Hollister Brewing Pope IPA
    definitely have to mention Kern river Just outstanding and flower power
    guess that a few more than two lol as for single ipa's but there are a lot of good dipa's
     
    #556 mhksuccess, Dec 2, 2012
  37. BMitch

    BMitch Initiate (170) Jul 10, 2012 Virginia
    Beer Trader

    Union Jack
    MBC Lunch


    So anyone gonna go through all the posts and tally up the "winner"?
     
    #557 BMitch, Dec 2, 2012
  38. mateuszekxxpl

    mateuszekxxpl Initiate (171) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
    Beer Trader

    Fat Head's Head Hunter and Bell's Two Hearted
     
    #558 mateuszekxxpl, Dec 3, 2012
  39. thepeter

    thepeter Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2005 United Kingdom (England)

    Kernel Citra is the Best IPA I have ever tasted. Heavy Sea's Loose Cannon is another favorite of mine.
     
    #559 thepeter, Dec 3, 2012
  40. HeyJim

    HeyJim Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Flower Power & Two Hearted.

    Honorable mentions to Troeg's Perpetual and Victory HopDevil.
     
    #560 HeyJim, Dec 3, 2012
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