@ibleedbrown said:

In my attempt to score the much heralded Ballast Pointe IPA l ended up with Lagunitas IPA, because both brands were mentioned in this thread and it got all screwed up in my mind.

So anyway, the Lagunitas IPA is just ok for me. Doesn't quite have that bite, and l can't dance to it.

Ever tried Breckenridge Batch 471 IPA? That's pretty up there for me in the IPA department.

If Yan can cook, so can you.

yeah the Lagunit as ipa is ok but it's a run-of-the-mill IPA. They make one called "Sucks" which is great. The Breckenridge 417 is overpriced in my opinion. Be careful when getting bottled IPA because if it sits on a shelf the hops tend to fade.

WSS

anyone watch the new show on HBO called 'the leftovers'? well that whole first episode was filmed in and around where i live in the rivertowns. post more about it in westside steve's movie reviews.

So anyway, the Lagunitas IPA is just ok for me. Doesn't quite have that bite, and l can't dance to it.

Ever tried Breckenridge Batch 471 IPA? That's pretty up there for me in the IPA department.

If Yan can cook, so can you.

@tml1138 said:

Had to go out of my way to find this a little (at my nearest Giant Eagle actually), but picked up a 12 this weekend to try...it was absoeffinlutely delicious. Thanks Z for pointing this out. I've not yet found a Sierra Nevada I didn't love.

BTW they had a Sierra Nevada 4-way IPA variety pack sitting next to the Summerfest. I was tempted to pick it up as well, maybe next time. Right now I'm trying to find good beers to enjoy aside from IPAs.

I'm not a big IPA guy, but always like to have 2 or 3 options in the fridge ... One is usually Sam Adams Boston Lager ... My favorite fallback beer since I was a youngster ... Just like the taste.

Tonight I picked up some more Sierra Nevada Summerfest and it is going down smooth ... Good and flavorful, but it doesn't try too hard like some Summer beers.

Z

Zombo said:

Had to go out of my way to find this a little (at my nearest Giant Eagle actually), but picked up a 12 this weekend to try...it was absoeffinlutely delicious. Thanks Z for pointing this out. I've not yet found a Sierra Nevada I didn't love.

BTW they had a Sierra Nevada 4-way IPA variety pack sitting next to the Summerfest. I was tempted to pick it up as well, maybe next time. Right now I'm trying to find good beers to enjoy aside from IPAs.

@mike-h said:

They sell it at Heinens here supposedly. I will have to go check it out.

@gbfan2011 said:

Zombo said:

I pretty much agree as well, though I have to be a little touchy since my daughter essentially claims to be a Cowboy fan, now that she lives in San Antonio. But, is it fair to say that with women you have to give them a little grace? I mean, for her, she became a Cowboy fan because she liked the cheerleaders.....and not for the reasons most of us like the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. (she actually likes them because of their cheerleading. And now she is like the captain of a Texas University cheerleading squad.).

But your are right on about Packer fans. Great folks. In fact we have family friends that live in Green Bay.

But I would also say this....Steeler fans are the worse...but they also rival Bengal fans for the stupidest.

Fair to say?

@gbfan2011 said:

yep. just watch for that sudden gust of wind....you'll look like sister bertrille flying over lake erie!

i have mad respect for any northern team that still plays outside in the elements. yep sorry that means chicago too (obviously i don't have the same thing at stake you guys do)...but the vikes can bite my shorts.

@gbfan2011 said:

i think you have to bribe the security with a block of wisconsin cheddar.

@gbfan2011 said:

Thanks. How can anyone hate the Pack? They are traditionally classy....like our Browns.

Mike

Zombo said:

Yep, on all counts. I'll add in the Jets' as one of the worst.

Mike

Packers and Bills are my two favorite opposing fan bases.

Steelers and Cowboys the worst.

Bengals are the stupidest.

Z

@westside-steve said:

have you had the Lagunitas Suckss?

Great.

And Rogue Yellow Snow.

WSS

Both Rogue and Lagunitas can do no wrong in my eyes.

@mike-h said:

If you ever see Ballast Point Sculpin IPA, it's the best beer ever created.

it is damn good. I have some in the fridge. Of course I've got about 12 different beers in the fridge. I have two refrigerators just for beer!

WSS

@roycerolls said:

Stone is constantly putting out kick ass IPAs. Their 'enjoy by' limited batches are always delicious and stronger than sin. You can never go wrong with Head Hunter either. Great divide brewery has a fantastic seasonal IPA out called Rumble. A few of my other favorites are Southern Tier's double IPA, Rogue XS and the Lagunitas Undercover shutdown Strong American Ale.

have you had the Lagunitas Suckss?

Great.

And Rogue Yellow Snow.

WSS

@miktoxic said:

damn dude. let me guess, either you are an athlete or some type of private security guy?

please don't say you're a stock broker.

I am going with midget circus clown mime at ringling brothers

@roycerolls said:

damn dude. let me guess, either you are an athlete or some type of private security guy?

please don't say you're a stock broker.

@lbc-mike said:

Um, no in particular, and IPA's and the "super" IPA's like Lake Erie Monster in general. As they said in my home winemaking ad beermaking instructions- "too much of a good thing is a bad thing." I just don't care for a beer that's been hooped up to the Moon.