Anybody try Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA? - Page 4

skyzoo · 08-14-2009, 01:33 PM

So I'm going to be honest with you guys. Sierra Nevada celabration ale could possibly be the best beer I tryed this year. Also i'm sipping a Harpoon Summer Beer by my computer if anyones interested. Crazy good.

siata94 · 08-17-2009, 11:13 AM

I've gone IPA crazy and some the last month, thanks to this thread

imo:

Dogfish Head:
90 - superb
Midas Touch - way too sweet, never again on my dime
60 - ok, would drink it but wouldn't buy it again
had another DFH brew, can't remember which (might've been either the Indian Brown Ale or Raison D'Etre) but didn't particularly cared for it neither

Lagunitas:
Hop Stoopid - too sweet for me, not as hoppy as the name implies
IPA - didn't stand out for me neither

Anderson Valley:
Hop Ottin' IPA - also too sweet
Brother David Double and Triple - way too sweet
tried another 22oz of AVBC, forget which, didn't care for it neither

Marin Brewing Company:
IPA - ok, not too interesting for me
Porter - ok, I prefer Deschuttes Black Butte Porter

Full Sail:
IPA - did not finish the bottle, my drinking buddy did not neither
Pale Ale - we had it but I didn't bother

Sierra Nevada Harvest - superb, my fav during the experiment, unfor it's seasonal and I can't find it anymore

Green Flash Imperial IPA - superb, may be my new fav

Bear Republic Racer5 - still decent but no longer up there for me

Sierra Nevada Torpedo - so far the best bang for the buck at $7/sixpack, perfect for guests

Tyrus · 08-17-2009, 11:36 AM

Love the 90 minute, both strong and tasty, the 120 i wasn't too fond of.

It's too bad you can't get New Glarus anywhere outside of Wisconsin because the New Glarus Hop Hearty is perhaps one of the best IPA's i have ever had.

One you can get outside of WI is Three Floyd's Alpha King, brewed in Indiana, don't know the alcohol content but it's high and mighty!

And on non-IPA matters, i have fallen in love with the Rogue Double Dead Guy Ale this summer.

mikeler · 08-17-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siata94

I've gone IPA crazy and some the last month, thanks to this thread

imo:

Dogfish Head:
90 - superb
Midas Touch - way too sweet, never again on my dime
60 - in fridge for a while, haven't gotten around to it yet
had another DFH brew, can't remember which (might've been either the Indian Brown Ale or Raison D'Etre) but didn't particularly cared for it neither

Lagunitas:
Hop Stoopid - too sweet for me, not as hoppy as the name implies
IPA - didn't stand out for me neither

Anderson Valley:
Hop Ottin' IPA - also too sweet
tried another 22oz of AVBC, forget which, didn't care for it neither

Marin Brewing Company:
IPA - ok, not too interesting for me
Porter - ok, I prefer Deschuttes Black Butte Porter

Full Sail:
IPA - did not finish the bottle, my drinking buddy did not neither
Pale Ale - we had it but I didn't bother

Sierra Nevada Harvest - superb, my fav during the experiment, unfor it's seasonal and I can't find it anymore

Green Flash Imperial IPA - superb, may be my new fav

Bear Republic Racer5 - still decent but no longer up there for me

Awesome, thanks for the info on which ones to avoid. I was on a wheat beer kick for a while but they just got too sweet for me and now I usually try to avoid beers on the sweeter side; however, I'll still throw down a Sea Dog fruit beer every now and then when the mood strikes.

Douggo · 08-19-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by siata94

Sierra Nevada Harvest - superb, my fav during the experiment, unfor it's seasonal and I can't find it anymore

One more vote for the Harvest. I found a 24 oz. bottle here, and was confused by the South American "spring-harvested" hops - I must be the king of finding leftovers or something. Anyway, it was good. SlapShot - I found it similar to the Horizon Red (and I found it at Richfield, 66th and 77, if you're interested).

I also bought a twelvie of the Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale (IPA - fall seasonal), and I'll pass along my impressions of that when I get a chance to sample.

SlapShot · 08-19-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Douggo

One more vote for the Harvest. I found a 24 oz. bottle here, and was confused by the South American "spring-harvested" hops - I must be the king of finding leftovers or something. Anyway, it was good. SlapShot - I found it similar to the Horizon Red (and I found it at Richfield, 66th and 77, if you're interested).

I also bought a twelvie of the Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale (IPA - fall seasonal), and I'll pass along my impressions of that when I get a chance to sample.

Oddly enough, that's my local liquor store. Good (but not great) selection. I'll have to check it out.

I tried the Steamworks Third Eye pale ale last night - that's a very tasty drinking beer. Not too heavy, perfect level of hops.

Douggo · 08-19-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SlapShot

Oddly enough, that's my local liquor store. Good (but not great) selection. I'll have to check it out.

I tried the Steamworks Third Eye pale ale last night - that's a very tasty drinking beer. Not too heavy, perfect level of hops.

Yeah, I wasn't blown away by the selection. But it's on the way home, and I knew Sierra was the beer of the month ($10.99 or thereabouts), so I stopped.

Did you get the Third Eye at Richfield?

SlapShot · 08-19-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Douggo

Yeah, I wasn't blown away by the selection. But it's on the way home, and I knew Sierra was the beer of the month ($10.99 or thereabouts), so I stopped.

Did you get the Third Eye at Richfield?

No - I picked that up at the liquor store right by Michael Lynne's Tennis in Hopkins. I was quite impressed flavor-wise. It's definitely a suggested brew.

siata94 · 08-19-2009, 10:49 AM

for those in the Bay Area, Harvest is plentiful. That's where I'd tried it. I need a bottle of Harvest so I can do a side by side w/ Green Flash IIPA. I will ask my drinking buddy in SF to do a side-by-side as he's just bought a case of Green Flash.

mikeler · 08-19-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siata94

for those in the Bay Area, Harvest is plentiful. That's where I'd tried it. I need a bottle of Harvest so I can do a side by side w/ Green Flash IIPA. I will ask my drinking buddy in SF to do a side-by-side as he's just bought a case of Green Flash.

It's really not fair. SF already has great year round weather and wine country nearby. Now it is hogging all the great beers!

siata94 · 08-19-2009, 10:53 AM

btw I updated my earlier post on the DFH 60

siata94 · 08-21-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

It's really not fair. SF already has great year round weather and wine country nearby. Now it is hogging all the great beers!

haha, imo SF and "great weather" should not ever be in the same sentence...

mikeler · 08-21-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by siata94

haha, imo SF and "great weather" should not ever be in the same sentence...

Depends on your definition of great weather. I've been in the Florida heat for I don't know how many months now. A dose of cooler weather would sure feel nice.

bad_call · 08-23-2009, 05:57 AM

couldn't find SN Harvest but the Summerfest Lager is in FL so gave it a try. nice tasting pilsner...one of the better ones i've tried.

siata94 · 08-24-2009, 10:14 AM

I've also had the Summerfest, great while sweating at the BBQ...

Kevin T · 08-24-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siata94

I've gone IPA crazy and some the last month, thanks to this thread

imo:

Dogfish Head:
90 - superb
Midas Touch - way too sweet, never again on my dime
60 - ok, would drink it but wouldn't buy it again
had another DFH brew, can't remember which (might've been either the Indian Brown Ale or Raison D'Etre) but didn't particularly cared for it neither

Lagunitas:
Hop Stoopid - too sweet for me, not as hoppy as the name implies
IPA - didn't stand out for me neither

Anderson Valley:
Hop Ottin' IPA - also too sweet
Brother David Double and Triple - way too sweet
tried another 22oz of AVBC, forget which, didn't care for it neither

Marin Brewing Company:
IPA - ok, not too interesting for me
Porter - ok, I prefer Deschuttes Black Butte Porter

Full Sail:
IPA - did not finish the bottle, my drinking buddy did not neither
Pale Ale - we had it but I didn't bother

Sierra Nevada Harvest - superb, my fav during the experiment, unfor it's seasonal and I can't find it anymore

Green Flash Imperial IPA - superb, may be my new fav

Bear Republic Racer5 - still decent but no longer up there for me

Sierra Nevada Torpedo - so far the best bang for the buck at $7/sixpack, perfect for guests

You're my beer brother from another mother. We're pretty much in complete agreement. I grew up on the east coast and have been trying the various norcal micros since moving here a few months ago. My bro in law is a big Anderson Valley fan but I'm not. SN Torpedo is superb for the price. I probably like Racer IPA a little more than you. Any thoughts on Bear Repub Red Rocket? Good but not great, IMHO.

I lived in San Diego for 5 years and Green Flash Imperial IPA is one of my faves. Actually, it was my fave until trying SN Harvest. Best beer I've had in years. I can only find it in 22oz bottles in the Sacto area. The wife and I took the daughter to the state fair on Saturday and, lucky me, wandered by the "award winning craft brew" stand. I was able to get a 24oz Harvest on tap and later on, the Dogfish Head 90 IPA 24oz on tap. I was pretty much lit and happy at that point! Good thing my wife volunteered to DD that day

If you're ever back east, there's a small brewery outside of Charlottesville called Blue Mountain. They have a beer called Dark Hollow (an imperial stout aged in American oak bourbon barrels) that is, without a doubt, the best beer I've ever had. Too bad they can't ship to Cali (I've tried).

mikeler · 08-24-2009, 10:32 AM

Hopefully you had a decent break in between the two beers because 24 ounces of Dogfish Head 90 minute will get your head spinning!

Kevin T · 08-24-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeler

Hopefully you had a decent break in between the two beers because 24 ounces of Dogfish Head 90 minute will get your head spinning!

Tell me about it!

I had the Harvest at ~1pm and the Dogfish at ~3pm. I guess 2 24ers of those beers is the equivalent of 8-10 bud lights/coors/etc.

siata94 · 08-24-2009, 11:25 AM

Brother KT, glad we've found each other

.

I've had the Red Rocket and I agree (only because we're brothers). I've gone thru 2 six-packs of it and not sure if I'd buy it again.

Two 24oz in 2 hours is just crazy. I was on a vacationing binge, 2 separate trips in July totalling 11 days. We drank about 6 bottles each each night, some more, some a lot more if we're tossing darts. But that's over 4-6 hours, not 2. The best part about that trip was that I actually lost weight, all that drinking and eating. I've found a new diet...

My drinking buddy is much more tolerant of the sweeter stuff. I didn't care for the taste nor for the price; that Brother David stuff is pretty expensive. Def doesn't justify the 2-3x price of say Harvest of Torpedo.

Went to my local Bevmo yesterday, no Harvest

. I may be going to SF again this Dec but chances are Harvest will be out of season by then.

At $4 per 22oz bottle, that's the best value. If my dear beer brother is coming to Socal, bring me a case for sibbling sakes...

siata94 · 08-24-2009, 11:28 AM

oh yea, bring your rackets too

08-17-2009, 11:13 AM	#62
siata94 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 117	I've gone IPA crazy and some the last month, thanks to this thread imo: Dogfish Head: 90 - superb Midas Touch - way too sweet, never again on my dime 60 - ok, would drink it but wouldn't buy it again had another DFH brew, can't remember which (might've been either the Indian Brown Ale or Raison D'Etre) but didn't particularly cared for it neither Lagunitas: Hop Stoopid - too sweet for me, not as hoppy as the name implies IPA - didn't stand out for me neither Anderson Valley: Hop Ottin' IPA - also too sweet Brother David Double and Triple - way too sweet tried another 22oz of AVBC, forget which, didn't care for it neither Marin Brewing Company: IPA - ok, not too interesting for me Porter - ok, I prefer Deschuttes Black Butte Porter Full Sail: IPA - did not finish the bottle, my drinking buddy did not neither Pale Ale - we had it but I didn't bother Sierra Nevada Harvest - superb, my fav during the experiment, unfor it's seasonal and I can't find it anymore Green Flash Imperial IPA - superb, may be my new fav Bear Republic Racer5 - still decent but no longer up there for me Sierra Nevada Torpedo - so far the best bang for the buck at $7/sixpack, perfect for guests Last edited by siata94 : 08-24-2009 at 10:17 AM. Reason: updates

08-23-2009, 05:57 AM	#74
bad_call Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,981	couldn't find SN Harvest but the Summerfest Lager is in FL so gave it a try. nice tasting pilsner...one of the better ones i've tried. __________________ check the facts before believing what you read and hear...or accept blame for not doing so.

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