What's your favorite Session IPA?

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  1. Yeah_IPA

    Yeah_IPA Initiate (0) May 15, 2015 Virginia

    Been enjoying some All Day this evening and it's tops :slight_smile:
     
    #521 Yeah_IPA, Jul 12, 2015
  2. Nick_V

    Nick_V Defender (679) Jul 4, 2013 Wisconsin

    BENT PADDLE - LollyGAGGER
     
    #522 Nick_V, Jul 12, 2015
  3. MeBeerGood

    MeBeerGood Initiate (20) Jan 27, 2010 Massachusetts

    I think I've pretty much tried all the session ipas available in MA. The ones I like best are probably All Day and Pinner, but they're all pretty watery and with my need for taste I find I don't really want to session them. That being said I've recently rediscovered Berkshire Brewing Lost Sailor IPA. Not technically a session ipa, but at 5.5% it's pretty close. Really well made beer with a great flavor profile with no watery finish. Being available in 12 pack cans doesn't hurt either. Haven't read the whole thread, so if someone has already mentioned this beer. Sorry
     
    #523 MeBeerGood, Jul 12, 2015
  4. SINKTIPS_N_SUDS

    SINKTIPS_N_SUDS Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2014 Ohio

    Been drinking sunshine daydream all weekend and really like it. Holds up against some higher abv/bigger ipas out there.
     
    #524 SINKTIPS_N_SUDS, Jul 12, 2015
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  5. vickersspitfire

    vickersspitfire Crusader (796) Dec 11, 2006 Texas
    Trader

    smells like vomit but goes down easy!
    [​IMG]
     
    #525 vickersspitfire, Jul 12, 2015
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  6. analcest

    analcest Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2015 Texas

    Meta modern baby. Yous guys are missing out
     
    #526 analcest, Jul 12, 2015
  7. ShaneP

    ShaneP Initiate (116) Jan 26, 2013 Indiana
    Brewery Trader

    Still not a fan of the "session IPA" tagline. Just make a good pale ale or esb. My favs include well made Pale Ales like Sierra Nevada PA & Firestone 31. Notable good beers in the session category are Oskar Blues Pinner (thankfully called a Throwback IPA) and Stone Go To.
     
    #527 ShaneP, Jul 12, 2015
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  8. mactrail

    mactrail Poo-Bah (10,271) Mar 24, 2009 Washington
    Society Trader

    I have two favorites:
    - Wet Hop MES from Acoustic is the champ at 3.8% - M.E.S. stands for the hops: Mosaic, Equinox, and Simcoe
    - Down To Earth Session IPA - 21st Amendment for its fruity and less bitter light character
     
    #528 mactrail, Jul 12, 2015
  9. Rlhinson2104

    Rlhinson2104 Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2014 Florida

    I think my favorite 2 that I've tried, although I don't often reach for this style, are Carton Boat Beer and Oskar Blues Pinner. If I didn't know they were "session", I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference against a stronger IPA.
     
    #529 Rlhinson2104, Jul 12, 2015
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  10. basics

    basics Initiate (0) Oct 27, 2011 North Carolina

    Session IPAs are generally bad, and I think the only reason they're made is to appease crossover consumers. They have no balance and taste like aspirin a lot of the time. That being said, Daytime is pretty decent along with go to, bikini beer and all day. Pinner was pretty bad, Hop Job from foothills was bland (and also makes me say hand job in my head everytime I read it.)

    This style is for goobers and kindergarteners. Drink a pale ale and be done with it.
     
    #530 basics, Jul 12, 2015
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  11. ccnorthwest

    ccnorthwest Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2015 Washington

    Founders all day IPA is pretty damn good fresh.
     
    #531 ccnorthwest, Jul 12, 2015
  12. RKornacki

    RKornacki Initiate (0) Jun 27, 2014 South Carolina

    I don't think you can beat 'All Day IPA' for the price point. Has become by go-to beer for yardwork, poolside, etc.
     
    #532 RKornacki, Jul 12, 2015
  13. rtrasr

    rtrasr Disciple (318) Feb 16, 2009 Arkansas

    They don't market it as a session IPA but Ozark Beer Co. Ozark IPA at 5.5% abv is quite drinkable.
     
    #533 rtrasr, Jul 12, 2015
  14. crazyfoMostout

    crazyfoMostout Initiate (0) May 16, 2013 Missouri

    Enjoy BY........
     
    #534 crazyfoMostout, Jul 12, 2015
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  15. DerekCarruth

    DerekCarruth Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2012 Georgia

    I'm not a huge session IPA guy, but just had the Orpheus Peace.War.Truth.Lie last night and it was awesome. That is definitely a beer you can enjoy the whole day and not hit the wall too soon. Gonna have to get some more today.
     
    #535 DerekCarruth, Jul 12, 2015
  16. microbrewlover

    microbrewlover Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2006 Pennsylvania

    Chinookie from Full Pint or IPA from Lagunitas.
     
    #536 microbrewlover, Jul 12, 2015
  17. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    These session ipas to me are hoppy and full of flavor and taste just like regular ipas to me. I dont have an issue with them.
     
    #537 DarkDragon999, Jul 12, 2015
  18. KeithE

    KeithE Initiate (0) Sep 10, 2013 Illinois

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  19. winningwes91

    winningwes91 Initiate (0) Jan 4, 2014 North Carolina

    Lawson's super session 2
     
    #539 winningwes91, Jul 30, 2015
  20. DeweyCheatem-n-Howe

    DeweyCheatem-n-Howe Initiate (0) May 23, 2015 Massachusetts

    Maine Beer II.
     
    #540 DeweyCheatem-n-Howe, Jul 30, 2015
  21. Reed

    Reed Initiate (0) Mar 4, 2012 Missouri

    Easy Jack all day #fromthecan
     
    #541 Reed, Jul 30, 2015
  22. donspublic

    donspublic Poo-Bah (1,991) Aug 4, 2014 Texas
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    Metamodern. I have pimped this beer in a ton of threads.
     
    #542 donspublic, Jul 30, 2015
  23. Tgilly

    Tgilly Initiate (0) Aug 8, 2013 California

    Firestone easy jack
     
    #543 Tgilly, Jul 30, 2015
  24. TBonez477

    TBonez477 Defender (632) Jan 15, 2015 Vermont
    Trader

    Foley Bros. Session is fantastic. These guys don't make a beer that isn't excellent!
     
    #544 TBonez477, Jul 30, 2015
  25. nc41

    nc41 Poo-Bah (2,674) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
    Society Trader

    If I'm going to drink more than a few I would prefer Heady and I just respect the 8% and don't drive after 2. The low abv stuff all pretty well sucks, some worse than others.
     
    #545 nc41, Jul 30, 2015
  26. theskinnybeergirl

    theskinnybeergirl Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2015 Connecticut

    Call me crazy, but Two Roads Lil' Heaven! I love that stuff.
     
    #546 theskinnybeergirl, Jul 30, 2015
  27. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Meyvn (1,131) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey

    So your answer to the forum question is that they all suck and that everyone who actually answered the question is wrong for having a favorite? Never understand these responses. If the thread was about whether or not you like session IPAs, then it makes sense, but this thread is obviously for those who DO like them in the first place.
     
    #547 DrStiffington, Jul 30, 2015
  28. Gotti311

    Gotti311 Initiate (0) Mar 22, 2009 Wisconsin

    A session IPA isnt a real thing
     
    #548 Gotti311, Jul 30, 2015
  29. nc41

    nc41 Poo-Bah (2,674) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
    Society Trader

    You're right of course. My favorite Session Ipa - I don't have one because they all suck. :slight_smile:
     
    #549 nc41, Jul 30, 2015
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  30. HopsDubosc

    HopsDubosc Initiate (155) Apr 24, 2015 Vermont

    Lawson's Super Session #2
     
    #550 HopsDubosc, Jul 30, 2015
  31. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Meyvn (1,131) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey

    I guess I just don't get the point of answering a "favorite" question with those answers. Like the title of a thread is favorite stout. Would you click on it just to then type " none, they all suck?" What's the point? Not trying to be a prick, I just don't get it.
     
    #551 DrStiffington, Jul 30, 2015
  32. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Aspirant (272) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    Like many others I typically don't love the style. BUT I do enjoy the flavors of Firestone Easy Jack.
     
    #552 Hoos78, Jul 30, 2015
  33. JamesStreet

    JamesStreet Savant (984) May 9, 2013 Louisiana

    Pinner for easy availability but Meta Modern is one delicious brew.
     
    #553 JamesStreet, Jul 30, 2015
  34. breadwinner

    breadwinner Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2014 California

    Not a huge fan of the style, but if you're intent on it, Beavertown's Neck Oil, Speakeasy's Baby Daddy, and Carton's Boat Beer are all pretty decent.
     
    #554 breadwinner, Jul 30, 2015
  35. mtvolkens

    mtvolkens Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2015 Florida

    Haven't really messed around in the session IPA world much, but I really enjoyed Boulevard Pop-Up Session IPA.
     
    #555 mtvolkens, Jul 30, 2015
  36. microbrewlover

    microbrewlover Initiate (0) Oct 5, 2006 Pennsylvania

    This: It might not be labeled as a "session" but it sure drinks like one.
    [​IMG]
     
    #556 microbrewlover, Jul 30, 2015
  37. Yargamo

    Yargamo Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2015 New York

    My favorites are:

    Otter Creek Over Easy
    Captain Lawrence Effortless IPA
    Two Roads Lil' Heaven

    Big shout out to my new favorite "sessionable" IPA, Terrapin Hi-5 California Style IPA (5.8%). It pains me that I won't have access to this (picked it up when passing through Jersey yesterday). Brilliant beer. Everything I want in an IPA
     
    #557 Yargamo, Jul 30, 2015
  38. Dr_Bahmbay13

    Dr_Bahmbay13 Devotee (447) Mar 10, 2013 Michigan

    Arcadia brewing, Cheap Date.
     
    #558 Dr_Bahmbay13, Jul 30, 2015
  39. NiceBeerCans

    NiceBeerCans Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2013 New York

    Other Half Small Green Everything. Hope it comes out in cans soon!
     
    #559 NiceBeerCans, Jul 30, 2015
  40. SINKTIPS_N_SUDS

    SINKTIPS_N_SUDS Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2014 Ohio

    sunshine day dream from fat heads has more hop flavor than some full strength ipas out there. for value all day is unbeatable.
     
    #560 SINKTIPS_N_SUDS, Jul 30, 2015
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