Tr(h)opical Beers

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  1. Aexoonge

    Aexoonge Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2012 California

    I'm trying to put together a tasting of beers for a friend who likes tropical, fruity notes. Looking for stuff that is easily obtainable, basically trying to find her 'go-to beer'. I'm in WeHo/LA, so stuff I'd have to trade for like Zombie Dust or Heady is out. Aiming at Pale Ale, IPA, IIPA, but I'd be willing to include other styles.

    Last night I did:

    Deschutes Red Chair - great success, but it IS seasonal only

    Ballast Point Sculpin - read that the bottles were less tropical, seems true. I got barely any tropical/sweet notes, though it was still enjoyable for both of us.

    Also cracked some Hop Stoopid for myself and found it to be a bit floral/tropical, but maybe this was just booze palate.

    I'm thinking I will try to get Port City Mongo, and Aroma Coma if I can find it... any other suggestions?

    CHEERS !
     
    #1 Aexoonge, Apr 18, 2012
  2. nopucophop

    nopucophop Zealot (597) Mar 6, 2009 New York

    You should consider Saisons. Some have very "tropical" notes.
     
    #2 nopucophop, Apr 18, 2012
  3. Chugs13

    Chugs13 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2011 New Jersey

    Give Avery Maharaja a try if you can get it out there, has some pretty tropical pineapple notes.
     
    #3 Chugs13, Apr 18, 2012
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  4. Heatwave33

    Heatwave33 Initiate (0) Sep 13, 2011 Florida

    Heady Topper has great tropical notes.
     
    #4 Heatwave33, Apr 18, 2012
  5. TapeDeck

    TapeDeck Initiate (0) Mar 31, 2011 Illinois

    Hahah! It tastes more like the Forest Moon of Endor mixed with pine needles. :slight_smile:

    Central Waters Illumination is a good one.
     
    #5 TapeDeck, Apr 18, 2012
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  6. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    Bear Republic Racer 5? No? Tastes like pineapple juice to me.
     
    #6 fmccormi, Apr 18, 2012
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  7. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    2 hearted or odells ipa
     
    #7 gatornation, Apr 18, 2012
  8. DevilsCups

    DevilsCups Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2010 New York
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    Fuck man, this is why I wish Sucks was still around (although soon it will be year 'round).

    That beer is a fantastic mango/guava bomb.

    First that come to mind would be Pliny and Mongo. Not sure about the Pliny situation in the LA area. Mikkellers Tiger Baby brew was a nice tropical IPA, but it's actually brewed with passionfruit and mango. Similar notes to Zombie Dust/Edward. The label is also equally awesome.
     
    #8 DevilsCups, Apr 18, 2012
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  9. Aexoonge

    Aexoonge Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2012 California

    I am DEFINITELY awaiting the reintroduction of Sucks. I missed it the first time around and it sounds amazing. I can actually get bottles of Pliny at my Whole Foods, though they keep them in the back so you have to ask to get them.
     
    #9 Aexoonge, Apr 18, 2012
  10. Unholygoalie

    Unholygoalie Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2009 California

    Since you aren't that far away, you might make a trip to Ladyface in Agoura Hills. Looks like their weekly cask is their IPA with orange peel.
     
    #10 Unholygoalie, Apr 18, 2012
  11. Aexoonge

    Aexoonge Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2012 California

    LOL :stuck_out_tongue: :grinning:
     
    #11 Aexoonge, Apr 18, 2012
  12. Aexoonge

    Aexoonge Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2012 California

    I can, recently tried it and LOVED it. Maybe you caught some tropical notes, but for me that was definitely not the dominant flavor. I found it very pine-y and grapefruity
     
    #12 Aexoonge, Apr 18, 2012
  13. DevilsCups

    DevilsCups Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2010 New York
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    I've only ever bought 2 beers by the case. The first is Nugget Nectar, and the second is Sucks. It's such a good beer. I can't even think of a comparable when I go beer shopping.
     
    #13 DevilsCups, Apr 18, 2012
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  14. Rback

    Rback Crusader (489) Feb 26, 2012 New York

    What time should I be there ?
     
    #14 Rback, Apr 19, 2012
  15. Aexoonge

    Aexoonge Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2012 California

    trying to find her 'go-to beer'

    Nice try, sir! :grinning:
     
    #15 Aexoonge, Apr 19, 2012
  16. HugoTheSavant

    HugoTheSavant Initiate (0) May 26, 2011 Canada (ON)

    Mort Subite Kriek? Lol, I dunno, it's of good quality, quite sweet and fruity-berry, and generally not difficult to find. Highly drinkable. Though honestly, there ARE much better lambics out there - more tropical ones, too - but they wouldn't fall into the category of "go-to beers" because of the price and scarcity.
     
    #16 HugoTheSavant, Apr 19, 2012
  17. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Elysian's Idiot Sauvin IPA.
     
    #17 denver10, Apr 19, 2012
  18. codynevels

    codynevels Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2010 California

    Never heard of "WeHo", but if you are in LA you might be able to find Alpine Duet. One of the fruitiest IPAs I have encountered. Even for a one time taste, it is a must. *If you can get it fresh* (famous last words, I know) its a total citrus/grapefruit/tropical fruit bomb.
     
    #18 codynevels, Apr 19, 2012
  19. meatloafoverdose

    meatloafoverdose Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2010 Massachusetts

    Kona - Wailua Wheat was good for a fruity wheat beer. As bland as the reviews are for it, it isnt a bad beer by anymeans its just a tasty refreshing beer, one thing about that stands out is it doesnt taste syrupy
     
    #19 meatloafoverdose, Apr 19, 2012
  20. ledzeppelin4

    ledzeppelin4 Initiate (0) May 18, 2011 Illinois

    Three Floyds Dreadnaught, Avery DuganA, and Bell's Two Hearted Ale are all pretty fruity.
     
    #20 ledzeppelin4, Apr 19, 2012
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