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Beer guys need a suggestion. Been really enjoying Lagunitas Day Time Ale and Boulevard 80-Acre and my favoirite hoppy wheat is Gumballhead. Can you give me something new to try that I should be able to find.

I tried Lagunitas Little Sumpin but didn't enjoy it as much.

A few suggestions would be much appreciated.
 
Eppy99 said:
Beer guys need a suggestion. Been really enjoying Lagunitas Day Time Ale and Boulevard 80-Acre and my favoirite hoppy wheat is Gumballhead. Can you give me something new to try that I should be able to find.

I tried Lagunitas Little Sumpin but didn't enjoy it as much.

A few suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Try 3 Floyd's Yum Yum.

Or Half Acre Daisy Cutter.

U R welcome.

My beers tonight .....

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I am on this weird "DIPA/Stout" binge. But I gotta admit, I like it.
 
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ovaltine said:
Try 3 Floyd's Yum Yum.

Or Half Acre Daisy Cutter.

U R welcome.

My beers tonight .....

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I am on this weird "DIPA/Stout" binge. But I gotta admit, I like it.
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I wasn't a big fan of Yum Yum or Alpha King. Much prefer Gumballhead and Zombie Dust.

I'll give the Half Acre a shot. Thanks
 
Eppy99 said:
I wasn't a big fan of Yum Yum or Alpha King. Much prefer Gumballhead and Zombie Dust.

I'll give the Half Acre a shot. Thanks
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Where are you located? Half Acre is only available around Chicago.

Try Lagunitas Sucks. A good bit stronger than the others you listed though. But tasty.
 
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Eppy99 said:
Beer guys need a suggestion. Been really enjoying Lagunitas Day Time Ale and Boulevard 80-Acre and my favoirite hoppy wheat is Gumballhead. Can you give me something new to try that I should be able to find.

I tried Lagunitas Little Sumpin but didn't enjoy it as much.

A few suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Since you like Day Time you will probably enjoy other "session" IPAs as well. Try Stone GoTo, Founder's All Day, and Oskar Blues Pinner to start with. Two Brothers Wobble IPA and Sidekick are also pretty solid, and they come in cans which is a plus. This is not one of my preferred styles, but there is a time and a place for them.
 
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PtownHoosier said:
Since you like Day Time you will probably enjoy other "session" IPAs as well. Try Stone GoTo, Founder's All Day, and Oskar Blues Pinner to start with. Two Brothers Wobble IPA and Sidekick are also pretty solid, and they come in cans which is a plus. This is not one of my preferred styles, but there is a time and a place for them.
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Founders All Day is a good choice. I drink those from time to time in the summer.
 
twenty02 said:
Founders All Day is a good choice. I drink those from time to time in the summer.
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I do like their 15 packs quite a bit as a good value, but I prefer legit APAs, lower 6%ish IPAs and pilsners to the session IPAs for the most part. I'd kill for Founders' Mosaic Promise to be in cans this summer. That's a killer APA at 5.5%. They may call it an IPA, but it's much more balanced than most in my opinion. I've only had it on draft a handful of times. I'm pretty psyched that it's will be released soon as their summer seasonal. It's probably the best non-porter or stout that they brew.
 
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I do like their 15 packs quite a bit as a good value, but I prefer legit APAs, lower 6%ish IPAs and pilsners to the session IPAs for the most part. I'd kill for Founders' Mosaic Promise to be in cans this summer. That's a killer APA at 5.5%. They may call it an IPA, but it's much more balanced than most in my opinion. I've only had it on draft a handful of times. I'm pretty psyched that it's will be released soon as their summer seasonal. It's probably the best non-porter or stout that they brew.
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I liked Azacca, too.

Shocking, I know.
 
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I liked Azacca, too.

Shocking, I know.
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Azacca is great -- I just found another 6 pack of it, along with some Yum Yum at a local liquor store here. This should be a good weekend -- especially if the Hoosiers can win the B1G tourney.

Also excited to see Mosaic Promise will be their summer seasonal. I too have only had it in draft.

I just tried the Arrogant Bastard aged in Bourbon Barrels a few days ago -- was good, but somewhat disappointing. That's usually the case with barrel-aged stouts and other beers I've had. I think KBS has set the bar too high
 
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PtownHoosier said:
I do like their 15 packs quite a bit as a good value, but I prefer legit APAs, lower 6%ish IPAs and pilsners to the session IPAs for the most part. I'd kill for Founders' Mosaic Promise to be in cans this summer. That's a killer APA at 5.5%. They may call it an IPA, but it's much more balanced than most in my opinion. I've only had it on draft a handful of times. I'm pretty psyched that it's will be released soon as their summer seasonal. It's probably the best non-porter or stout that they brew.
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I have a MP clone ready to go in the keg this weekend. Hank Reardon shared his recipe. The samples have tasted good, even warm and flat. My first beer with only mosaic hops.

I did overshoot on the grain bill and it's going to be more like 6.2%. But I'll be ok with that.
 
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twenty02 said:
I have a MP clone ready to go in the keg this weekend. Hank Reardon shared his recipe. The samples have tasted good, even warm and flat. My first beer with only mosaic hops.

I did overshoot on the grain bill and it's going to be more like 6.2%. But I'll be ok with that.
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Sounds fantastic.
 
twenty02 said:
I have a MP clone ready to go in the keg this weekend. Hank Reardon shared his recipe. The samples have tasted good, even warm and flat. My first beer with only mosaic hops.

I did overshoot on the grain bill and it's going to be more like 6.2%. But I'll be ok with that.
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All this hop talk gots me thirsty! I'm trying to decide whether to have this .....

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..... or this .....

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..... as my libation tonight. The decisions a beer nerd faces on a day-to-day basis.
 
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All this hop talk gots me thirsty! I'm trying to decide whether to have this .....

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..... or this .....

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..... as my libation tonight. The decisions a beer nerd faces on a day-to-day basis.
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Hmmm. I thought the Stone Red IPA was merely good. The Modern Times looks good. I'm thinking about hitting Friar Tuck's on the way home. Shorts just hit our area and I may pick some up. I've obviously been on a huge Half Acre kick since they debuted here a couple weeks ago.
 
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Hmmm. I thought the Stone Red IPA was merely good. The Modern Times looks good. I'm thinking about hitting Friar Tuck's on the way home. Shorts just hit our area and I may pick some up. I've obviously been on a huge Half Acre kick since they debuted here a couple weeks ago.
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I'm leaning toward the Modern Times.

Then again, I may go with the Stone 20th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout.

I don't know what the flock to do.
 
Picked up Shorts Humalumpalicious, or whatever, on the way home. Also Oddside Citra, which is brand new in Illinois, and a 6 pack of Guinness Extra Stout. It's tradition with St. Pat's coming up, and it's once again from the St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin, which is awesome.

Also a bottle of Founders' Mango Magnifico. I'm glad this one returned. Mango and habaneros is a delicious combo. Now add Citra hops and you'd really have something.
 
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I'll be at DLD. Group E. Kinda disappointed that variants will be first come first served but was expected. At least I'll get one which will be my first.

Creature Comforts Trpocalia down as I make dinner. Treehouse Haze on deck. G-boy and Black Acre if I'm feeling froggy
 
CF** said:
I'll be at DLD. Group E. Kinda disappointed that variants will be first come first served but was expected. At least I'll get one which will be my first.

Creature Comforts Trpocalia down as I make dinner. Treehouse Haze on deck. G-boy and Black Acre if I'm feeling froggy
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Yeah, I'm Group E, too, but no worries, you're inside the walls. I would prefer that they do a grab bag type thing - you walk in, grab a tote bag, and leave, and what you get you get.
 
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Agree but maybe they will learn. I do like the new setup. Only thing would make it top notch is drinks included a la Huna Day but they are moving in the right direction.
 
So who's gonna give me a DLD ticket? :D

My beverages tonight:

Citra-licious awesomeness .....

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..... and a beer that compares favorably to BCBS, IMHO (and you don't need to sleep in a tent to acquire it).

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I love you guys.

 
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I didn't even attempt for a ticket.

I am however going to be down at Deviate and Black Acre on Saturday this weekend. Probably hit a few more spots as well.
 
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PhishPhan682 said:
I didn't even attempt for a ticket.

I am however going to be down at Deviate and Black Acre on Saturday this weekend. Probably hit a few more spots as well.
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Great choice. BA is my fav in town. Just wish it was closer to my house.
 
ovaltine said:
So who's gonna give me a DLD ticket? :D

My beverages tonight:

Citra-licious awesomeness .....

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..... and a beer that compares favorably to BCBS, IMHO (and you don't need to sleep in a tent to acquire it).

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I love you guys.

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If anyone in my group has an extra, I will let you know. Couldn't give it to you, but could get it to you at cost if available. I will find out.

We have Groups C and D.
 
Gotta tell you that after trying Short's Huma Lupa Licious, a 7.7% (Simcoe I believe) IPA and Space Rock pale ale I'm not too excited about trying their other stuff. I know they're more known for their one offs, but these were just not enjoyable. The hop profiles are just dank and bitter. There is much, much better stuff on shelves virtually everywhere. Hoops did send me a couple of their other beers a couple years ago that I enjoyed much more, but Huma Lupa is their flagship. I would have thought they would have changed that before increasing distribution to out of state.

The Odd Side Citra Pale Ale was much, much better. It's no ZD or Psuedo Sue, but it's a very drinkable and enjoyable at 5.75%. I probably slightly prefer Victory Headwaters and prefer the Citra and Mosaic hopped Deschutes Fresh Squeezed a lot more, but I'm sure I'll be enjoying a lot more of this this summer, especially since it comes in cans.
 
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Gotta tell you that after trying Short's Huma Lupa Licious, a 7.7% (Simcoe I believe) IPA and Space Rock pale ale I'm not too excited about trying their other stuff. I know they're more known for their one offs, but these were just not enjoyable. The hop profiles are just dank and bitter. There is much, much better stuff on shelves virtually everywhere. Hoops did send me a couple of their other beers a couple years ago that I enjoyed much more, but Huma Lupa is their flagship. I would have thought they would have changed that before increasing distribution to out of state.

The Odd Side Citra Pale Ale was much, much better. It's no ZD or Psuedo Sue, but it's a very drinkable and enjoyable at 5.75%. I probably slightly prefer Victory Headwaters and prefer the Citra and Mosaic hopped Deschutes Fresh Squeezed a lot more, but I'm sure I'll be enjoying a lot more of this this summer, especially since it comes in cans.
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This is good info. Had a choice of trying the Lupa tonight on the train and decided to skip it for something else. Not sure what that is yet though as it isn't my day to provide
 
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Guessing I'm headed to Des Moines next week. Any recommendations?
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Been a while since I was there, but Court Avenue Brewing is right downtown, and doesn't suck. Kind of damning with faint praise, I guess. Pretty close to the downtown hotels, though, if that's where your staying.
 
PtownHoosier said:
Gotta tell you that after trying Short's Huma Lupa Licious, a 7.7% (Simcoe I believe) IPA and Space Rock pale ale I'm not too excited about trying their other stuff. I know they're more known for their one offs, but these were just not enjoyable. The hop profiles are just dank and bitter. There is much, much better stuff on shelves virtually everywhere. Hoops did send me a couple of their other beers a couple years ago that I enjoyed much more, but Huma Lupa is their flagship. I would have thought they would have changed that before increasing distribution to out of state.

The Odd Side Citra Pale Ale was much, much better. It's no ZD or Psuedo Sue, but it's a very drinkable and enjoyable at 5.75%. I probably slightly prefer Victory Headwaters and prefer the Citra and Mosaic hopped Deschutes Fresh Squeezed a lot more, but I'm sure I'll be enjoying a lot more of this this summer, especially since it comes in cans.
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My experience with Shorts is that their beer seems to fall off pretty quickly - was it pretty fresh? I've some Huma that I loved, and some that (I guess) was older, and just was a bit dark as you describe.
 
PtownHoosier said:
Gotta tell you that after trying Short's Huma Lupa Licious, a 7.7% (Simcoe I believe) IPA and Space Rock pale ale I'm not too excited about trying their other stuff. I know they're more known for their one offs, but these were just not enjoyable. The hop profiles are just dank and bitter. There is much, much better stuff on shelves virtually everywhere. Hoops did send me a couple of their other beers a couple years ago that I enjoyed much more, but Huma Lupa is their flagship. I would have thought they would have changed that before increasing distribution to out of state.

The Odd Side Citra Pale Ale was much, much better. It's no ZD or Psuedo Sue, but it's a very drinkable and enjoyable at 5.75%. I probably slightly prefer Victory Headwaters and prefer the Citra and Mosaic hopped Deschutes Fresh Squeezed a lot more, but I'm sure I'll be enjoying a lot more of this this summer, especially since it comes in cans.
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I wasn't particularly "wow'd" by Huma Lupa Licious when I tried it a couple of years ago, but I don't know how fresh it was.
 
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