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What's your favorite Session IPA?

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  1. tasterschoice62

    tasterschoice62 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,511) May 14, 2014 Rhode Island
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    It never gets the love but TWO ROADS LIL HEAVEN has the best blend, heaviest hop profile IMO
     
    #241 tasterschoice62, Apr 2, 2015
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  2. HopBackGorilla

    HopBackGorilla Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2015 New York

    Ithaca Flower Power
    Lagunitas Daytime or IPA
    Loose Cannon Hop3 IPA
     
    #242 HopBackGorilla, Apr 2, 2015
  3. SteveSexton203

    SteveSexton203 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2014 Connecticut

    I sadly say Founders all day (to bad they cant make a good regular hoppy beer) and Two Roads Lil Heaven. I see lagunitas being posted alot. I will never drink another beer by that Sue happy Brewery
     
    #243 SteveSexton203, Apr 2, 2015
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  4. Mshull

    Mshull Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2013 Ohio

    All the session ipas are not good
     
    #244 Mshull, Apr 2, 2015
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  5. DemoniChris

    DemoniChris Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2013 Nebraska

    Does Zeelander count? :wink:
     
    #245 DemoniChris, Apr 2, 2015
  6. harsley

    harsley Initiate (0) Jun 16, 2005 Massachusetts

    Day Time, Slow Ride, Easy Jack or prob my favs. Some other good one's out there but also some not so good.
     
    #246 harsley, Apr 2, 2015
  7. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Session IPA?

    Picking a favorite is tough, since really its just like picking the one I hate the least.

    What a stupid style that makes beer taste like hop water. If you want a session - go for a berliner, a small saison, or a pilsner.
     
    #247 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 2, 2015
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  8. DoctorZombies

    DoctorZombies Grand Pooh-Bah (5,806) Feb 1, 2015 Florida
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    River town'so Lil' Sippa IPA.
     
    #248 DoctorZombies, Apr 2, 2015
  9. Sharky

    Sharky Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2014 Wisconsin

    NG Moon Man!
     
    #249 Sharky, Apr 2, 2015
  10. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina

    That sounds tasty, maybe I should seek out a trade this summer
     
    #250 TonyLema1, Apr 2, 2015
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  11. blassor

    blassor Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2010 New Jersey
    Trader

    I am coming down to Florida in May. I could bring some down. Or if you aren't near orlando or disney, we could work out a trade. 077XX and boat are staples in my fridge.
     
    #251 blassor, Apr 2, 2015
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  12. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,210) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Had to open this thread just to find out what a SIPA was.
     
    #252 BBThunderbolt, Apr 2, 2015
  13. Borkman18

    Borkman18 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2015 Connecticut

    They don't make this anymore and I am not sure what people's opinions are on "Clown Shoes Brewing" but my favorite was Miracle Mike. That stuff was juicy as hell.
     
    #253 Borkman18, Apr 2, 2015
  14. Robtobfest

    Robtobfest Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2009 Connecticut

    Baxter Ceremony.
     
    #254 Robtobfest, Apr 2, 2015
  15. PGD120

    PGD120 Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2015 New Jersey

    Shoot me a message if you wanna trade for it. I'm sure there's something local to you I'd be interested in
     
    #255 PGD120, Apr 2, 2015
  16. marquis

    marquis Pooh-Bah (2,239) Nov 20, 2005 England
    Pooh-Bah

    A session beer is one you want to drink for pint after pint after pint. If you don't want another one after the first then it's a pretty poor session beer.In fact it's no business being called one.Like a racing car without an engine, it just doesn't do the job.
     
    #256 marquis, Apr 2, 2015
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  17. JayORear

    JayORear Grand Pooh-Bah (3,012) Feb 22, 2012 Pennsylvania
    Pooh-Bah Society Trader

    Fortunate Islands
     
    #257 JayORear, Apr 2, 2015
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  18. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    Yes I know that...
     
    #258 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 2, 2015
  19. MaltMilkshake

    MaltMilkshake Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2011 California

    Zima
     
    #259 MaltMilkshake, Apr 2, 2015
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  20. StartedwithSAM

    StartedwithSAM Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Virginia

    I enjoyed Founders - All Day last year, this year I think it will be Lagunitas - Daytime when/if I get a taste for it.
     
    #260 StartedwithSAM, Apr 2, 2015
  21. MaltMilkshake

    MaltMilkshake Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2011 California

    Had me until Pilsner. Pilsners are ass nasty.
     
    #261 MaltMilkshake, Apr 2, 2015
  22. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
    Pooh-Bah

    Most range from boring to hop water, but Rudie from Ska is damn good.
     
    #262 Domingo, Apr 2, 2015
  23. PSU_Mike

    PSU_Mike Initiate (0) Sep 6, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I certainly wouldn't call it a session IPA but it is a very tasty low ABV hoppy pale.

    I do enjoy Sunshine Daydream from Fat Heads from time to time.
     
    #263 PSU_Mike, Apr 2, 2015
  24. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    Haven't really liked session IPAs. I'd take a good lager: czech or german pils, or helles for sessionable over the IPAs I've tried. However, I am interested in trying Pinner.
     
    #264 InVinoVeritas, Apr 2, 2015
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  25. racer2k

    racer2k Initiate (0) May 21, 2004 Massachusetts

    SN Pale Ale
     
    #265 racer2k, Apr 2, 2015
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  26. trdtercel92

    trdtercel92 Initiate (0) Jul 22, 2014 Ohio

    +1 Fat Heads Sunshine Daydream. Granted I am not a big session fan. But I digress
     
    #266 trdtercel92, Apr 2, 2015
  27. StartedwithSAM

    StartedwithSAM Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2015 Virginia

    I agree, I was following the list the OP provided and those would be the most bearable for me. I definitely would drink any of the styles you listed, they are much more refreshing and have a pleasant taste.
     
    #267 StartedwithSAM, Apr 2, 2015
  28. TheeWalrusHunter

    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    you be drinking the wrong pilsners brah.
     
    #268 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 2, 2015
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  29. papat444

    papat444 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2006 Canada (QC)

    Don't have many session IPAs here in Quebec.

    Aren't sessions IPAs another form of hoppy pale ales? :wink:
     
    #269 papat444, Apr 2, 2015
  30. MooseBoose

    MooseBoose Initiate (0) Jun 6, 2007 Wisconsin

    Miller lite
     
    #270 MooseBoose, Apr 2, 2015
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  31. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    Yeah man, I'm based up in Gainesville but go down to the Orlando area on occasion. Not so much the SW area towards Celebration and all that (which is where I'm assuming you're headed), but generally I do get down there once in a while.
     
    #271 fmccormi, Apr 3, 2015
  32. JFMBearcat

    JFMBearcat Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2014 Ohio
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    You've had every session IPA in the country? I also don't have access to Carton Boat, so I would never mention Carton Boat, since I can't buy Carton Boat.
     
    #272 JFMBearcat, Apr 3, 2015
  33. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,076) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Society

    Well, he was on the right track with Hill Farmstead.

    Walden remains the best session IPA I’ve ever had. It’s labeled a blonde on here, but I believe it used to be labeled a session IPA. Whatever, it tasted like a regular strength IPA and was 4% abv.
     
    #273 AlcahueteJ, Apr 3, 2015
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  34. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    Jarl from Fyne Ales.
     
    #274 Shroud0fdoom, Apr 3, 2015
  35. Hop-Droppen-Roll

    Hop-Droppen-Roll Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2013 Minnesota

    I think the only one I've ever had that I really liked was the Southern Tier one, whatever it's called. This came as a shock to me, as I don't generally like the style, and Pumking is pretty much the only ST brew that I'm really impressed with.
     
    #275 Hop-Droppen-Roll, Apr 3, 2015
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  36. beerfinder

    beerfinder Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2008 Pennsylvania

    I love the founders , the stone go to ipa. I just tried the New Belgium Slow ride very tasty.
     
    #276 beerfinder, Apr 3, 2015
  37. Masters

    Masters Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    From their website

    Walden : A sessionable blonde ale. 4% abv. 40 IBUs. Hopped with Motueka, Amarillo and Simcoe.

    Saying that we can agree Susan and Walden are amazing beers. :stuck_out_tongue:



    Salute!
     
    #277 Masters, Apr 3, 2015
  38. karamchandani

    karamchandani Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2013 South Carolina

    Stone Go-To is my favorite, I just wish they canned it. All Day is a great alternative, but it doesn't sell much around here so the 12/15 packs are always out of date.
     
    #278 karamchandani, Apr 3, 2015
  39. Scaught

    Scaught Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2013 Rhode Island

    The new Otter Creek session IPA is great, along with Two Roads Lil' Heaven.
     
    #279 Scaught, Apr 3, 2015
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  40. Benish

    Benish Pooh-Bah (2,360) Mar 13, 2013 Utah
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Pizza Port Pronto
     
    #280 Benish, Apr 3, 2015
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