Hypo's favorite IPA - Cast your vote

[InfiniteNow]

What is your favorite India Pale Ale (IPA)?

You know what to do.


I've made this multiple choice, but, please, do try to limit it to one or two.


India Pale Ale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The creation of India Pale Ale (IPA) during the early 1700s was the result of tremendous efforts by British brewers to overcome a difficult problem: during the 1700s beer did not keep well on long ocean voyages, especially into hot climates. These hot environments resulted in the arrival of flat, sour beer. Before refrigeration and pasteurization, the brewer's only weapons against spoilage were alcohol and hops. Alcohol provided an unfriendly environment for microbes and the hops prevented the growth of the bacteria that cause sourness. Therefore high alcohol content and high hopping rates could protect beer from the souring associated with long storage times.

[freeztar]

I voted for Sierra Nevada and Anchor Liberty. I'm assuming the Anchor Liberty means Anchor Steam Liberty.

[InfiniteNow]

Originally Posted by freeztar

I voted for Sierra Nevada and Anchor Liberty.

Hmmm... your vote exactly matches mine.

I'm assuming the Anchor Liberty means Anchor Steam Liberty.

'twould be this one, mate:

Anchor Steam - Liberty Ale

[InfiniteNow]

Perhaps this will assist:

Dogfish Head: Dogfish Head - 90 Minute IPA OR Dogfish Head - 60 Minute IPA

Lagunitas: Lagunitas Brewing Company

Sierra Nevada: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

RedHook: Redhook

Anchor Liberty: Anchor Steam - Liberty Ale

Stone Brewing Co.: Stone IPA

Other:

[Jay-qu]

Good chance you wouldnt have heard of it, but James Squires IPA - James Squire was melbournes first brewer

Originally Posted by JAMES SQUIRE INDIA PALE ALE

Brewed with all pale and Munich malts, James Squire’s Pale Ale is rich and robust with the earthly floral dry hop character of Fuggles hops. Made for tastng with respect. It compliments the Brewhouse chicken.

Voted Other, Not sure if this classifies as IPA or not. All four of their brews are excellent!

Harbor Lighthouse Ale from

http://www.barharborbrewing.com/




The last time I picked some up, it went for 52 american, for 12 x 22oz bottles.
The soda syrups are also excellent!

[freeztar]

Are Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale really India Pale Ales?

[Turtle]

Originally Posted by InfiniteNow

What is your favorite India Pale Ale (IPA)?

You know what to do.

I don't have a fave yet. I only started drinking IPA's a while back and I get a 6-pack of whatever once-a-month if I'm lucky so I buy something different each time. None of those names on the poll ring a bell. Will report in next month. Love the IPA!!!

[InfiniteNow]

Originally Posted by freeztar

Are Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale really India Pale Ales?

<Grumbles under breath... stupid spot on question from bright beer enjoying member... grrrr...>

Ahem... <cough> <cough>...

HI FREEZTAR!!

I guess it's open for interpretation. There are many pale ales, and IPA is a subset of that group, however, I suggest that Anchor and Sierra Nevada are hoppy enough to make the cut.

[orbsycli]

when I do drink beer, my favorite beer to date is a sierra nevada pale ale.

mmmmmm....

all my friends here in FL drink milwaulkies best, and nautral ice.

those beers make me want to vomit.