I can never get too many good IPAs in my fridge. Most recently I was pleased to find two thoroughly enjoyable selections. One hails from Colorado and the other from New York but both brought a great night of flavor to this hophead.
First up is the Great Divide Titan IPA. This brew has won awards all over the globe and it's not hard to tell why. It is not shy about what it is. The hoppy bite is bold and up front with every sip bringing along citrus and pine notes for the ride. It is a beautifully smooth beer with a lingering bite which is every so enjoyable. It was great from beginning to end. My favorite Great Divide brew to date.
Second for tonight is the Southern Tier 2xIPA. As the name implies, it is indeed an imperial IPA and definitely fit for a ruler. The bottle speaks of 4 types of hops and 3 kinds of malts used in this beer and oh the things those combinations do. It is a blissful balance of malt body with bold hop bitter. Citrus and pine notes are present as well as a delightful zesty zing that dances around on your taste buds. It was a smooth and lovable beer to be certain.
These two IPAs made for a great night. Coming soon are a few big players including a high octane selection from Avery. Stay tuned and until then, cheers!
I'm not the biggest IPA fan. Because bad ones are really bad. But the good ones are worth it for me. Great Divide Titan IPA is trully an awsome beer and right up there with Heavy Seas Loose Cannon and Brewkettle White Rasha (Strongsville OH). Bolder Mojo gets the honerable mention in the IPA family for me.
ReplyDeleteSouthern teir 2XIPA, I have only had once but I enjoyed it think... I had it after a Sierra Nevada Big Foot barley wine 11% abv and a Great Lakes Monster Imperial IPA 10%. I was a little dizzy at that point.
Titan is good stuff indeed. Heavy seas does a nice black IPA too. I may have to try and get my hands on a Brewkettle when I come thru Ohio this fall. I do envy you the Great Lakes Monster. yummmmmmy. Thanks for all your great input.
ReplyDelete