Union Jack Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'The Bar' started by JamesShoemaker, Oct 15, 2013.

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  1. JamesShoemaker

    JamesShoemaker Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2012 Michigan

    I just wanted, after splitting a few Union Jacks with my better half, to start a thread that lauds this amazing brew. The aroma is unprecedently citrusy and piney, and the taste is exquisite. Nothing beats this beer fresh, IMO.

    Does Union Jack rank in anyone else's top IPAs/DIPAs? If not, what are some your favorites?
     
    #1 JamesShoemaker, Oct 15, 2013
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  2. mrcraft

    mrcraft Grand Pooh-Bah (3,396) Dec 15, 2012 California
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    Union Jack is fine, but I like Double Jack more. It's a very nice DIPA I can find anywhere by my house at a decent price.
     
    #2 mrcraft, Oct 15, 2013
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  3. JamesShoemaker

    JamesShoemaker Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2012 Michigan

    I agree that Double Jack is amazing, but there's just something about its single counterpart that I love.
     
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  4. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Union Jack, Double Jack, and Taproom IPA are all excellent. Had those in Paso recently. Pivo Pils was my go to, though.
     
    #4 hopfenunmaltz, Oct 15, 2013
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  5. ThisWangsChung

    ThisWangsChung Pooh-Bah (2,988) Oct 15, 2011 Maryland
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    Union Jack is a great IPA, which makes it weird how Double Jack is so similar yet a sweet, syrupy, boozy mess at the same time.
     
    #5 ThisWangsChung, Oct 15, 2013
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  6. highdesertdrinker

    highdesertdrinker Pooh-Bah (2,706) Nov 5, 2012 Arizona
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    It's a great example of a West Coast IPA and it's in my regular rotation with Odell, Two Hearted, and Sculpin, though I buy the first three a little more due to the price difference.
     
    #6 highdesertdrinker, Oct 15, 2013
  7. t420o

    t420o Maven (1,272) Jul 16, 2009 California

    Great beer and a great price. It often sits around a lot here, so the six packs tend to be older and not as good. When it's on tap and fresh, it's really excellent.
     
    #7 t420o, Oct 15, 2013
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  8. russpowell

    russpowell Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,292) May 24, 2005 Arkansas
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    I wish I could get this fresh on a consistent basis. Sessionable as hell to be sure. A "Must Buy" for me when I find it fresh. I actually like it better Double Jack. Union Jack is a Gold/Platinum winner. I merely give Double a silver...
     
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  9. EMLsd

    EMLsd Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2013 California

    It used to be one of the beers in the FW mixed cases sold in Costco. I was beyond sad when it was replaced with 805.
     
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  10. bayareahustla

    bayareahustla Zealot (656) Jul 13, 2012 California
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    Fantastic and solid brew. Also hard to find fresh around here, but if you look hard enough, it's awesome.
     
    #10 bayareahustla, Oct 15, 2013
  11. McStagger

    McStagger Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2005 California

    Live about two hours from Paso. It's fresh, plentiful and fairly cheap. CVS had a deal on it last month for 7.99 a sixer. Picked up one because of the steep discount and glad I did. One of the first IPA's I really loved when I moved to CA. Got away from it trying all the others fine brews in the Golden State. Glad I revisited it. Don't plan on leaving it again anytime soon.
     
    #11 McStagger, Oct 15, 2013
  12. McStagger

    McStagger Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2005 California


    Never had any luck with those Costco mixed cases. All the ones I purchased were 5+ months old. Union Jack really suffered for it.
     
    #12 McStagger, Oct 15, 2013
  13. BeerWizard

    BeerWizard Pundit (889) Dec 22, 2012 Colorado

    Friggin' love that stuff. Definitely my favorite IPA right now.
     
    #13 BeerWizard, Oct 15, 2013
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  14. CellarGimp

    CellarGimp Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2011 Missouri

    Yes. Top 2 or 3 for me.
     
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  15. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Union Jack is most likely my favorite IPA. Always easy to find incredibly fresh in Boston, and Firestone Walker's quality is always top notch.
     
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  16. DWheeler379

    DWheeler379 Zealot (747) Jun 15, 2012 Colorado

    Had it for the first time in Chicago this summer. Was damn good. Of my three favorite IPAs, I can only get Two Hearted in NC (the other being Odell, my #1).
     
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  17. JGLittle

    JGLittle Pundit (897) Mar 24, 2012 Massachusetts

    Big fan of Union Jack. Scored a case of fresh Jacks for $40 a few weeks ago. Made my day.
     
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  18. Kadonny

    Kadonny Pooh-Bah (2,616) Sep 5, 2007 Florida
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    Wow, I thought I was the only one who thought this, obviously not. I love, LOVE Union Jack, but Double Jack to me is just too sweet and too boozy even for a DIPA.
     
    #18 Kadonny, Oct 15, 2013
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  19. BeerDunson

    BeerDunson Zealot (516) Jul 20, 2012 Ohio
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    I agree, Union Jack is an awesome beer that leaves you wanting more after each one. Double Jack is outstanding as well, but becomes too much after a couple.
     
    #19 BeerDunson, Oct 15, 2013
  20. casapy

    casapy Pundit (938) Sep 20, 2006 Idaho

    I enjoy Union Jack but I am rapidly growing fond of the Wookey Jack. Anybody try that one?
     
    #20 casapy, Oct 15, 2013
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