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homebrewdad
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Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


Now that it's a couple of weeks in the keg, it's gone clear, and the flavor seems to have improved a bit (or I've gotten used to it). The aroma is a bit diminished, but is still huge.. and it way fruitier than it was to start with.

I'm beginning to believe that the answer to all IPAs is MOAR HOPS.




Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


one of us...one of us...one of us...

My lighter pale ale that i used all the whirlpool hops in is too bitter, but its not bad.

The huge IPA....man, there were a ton of hops in it, but maybe it could use more. Or maybe my taste buds are just off a bit.

Ive been mixing the two to make a 'normal' IPA and its been damn good.




Posted 34 days ago.

testingapril
Charter Member
Atlanta, GA
595 Posts


> believe that the answer to all IPAs is MOAR HOPS.

I knew you'd come around.




Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


I can't believe there was a time that I didn't enjoy hoppy beers.




Posted 34 days ago.

KidMoxie
Charter Member
San Elijo Hills, CA
405 Posts


Next stop: sourville!





Posted 34 days ago.

homebrewdad
Charter Member
Birmingham, AL
2480 Posts


I'm trying them...




Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


Im still not much into sours. The New Glairus fruity ones are pretty good, but i almost compare them more to a wine than a beer.




Posted 34 days ago.

KidMoxie
Charter Member
San Elijo Hills, CA
405 Posts


Protip: start the pipeline flowing now. In a year when you're a funk-fiend you'll be glad you already have some age under your belt.





Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


..../r/nocontext?




Posted 34 days ago.

rayfound
Charter Member
Riverside, CA
313 Posts


MOAR hops and Kegging. Kegging is pretty key IMO.




Posted 34 days ago.

Necropaw
Charter Member
Central WI
608 Posts


You know whats funny about kegging is i dont know that im drinking *that* much more beer.

I am however *buying* waaaaaaaay less. Ive actually stopped at the store a couple times and looked at buying something, but thought "when the fuck would i drink that? I have 15+ gallons of beer at home right now.....cold and ready to drink"





Posted 34 days ago.

rayfound
Charter Member
Riverside, CA
313 Posts


Absolutely. Why the fuck would I want to drink bottled beer of unknown freshness when I have draft beer at home.




Posted 34 days ago.

KidMoxie
Charter Member
San Elijo Hills, CA
405 Posts


I rarely even buy commercial beer for home consumption these days. I mostly only buy nice aging bottles and immediately stash them away.





Posted 34 days ago.

testingapril
Charter Member
Atlanta, GA
595 Posts


> I rarely even buy commercial beer for home consumption these days. I mostly only buy nice aging bottles and immediately stash them away.

+1

I can't remember the last bottle I bought. People bring me stuff from time to time, and I have a fairly extensive cellar, so I just drink what's on tap. I mean, what's on tap is fresher and tailored to my own tastes.




Posted 34 days ago.

KidMoxie
Charter Member
San Elijo Hills, CA
405 Posts


But man, it was rough going after NHC last year: my pipeline was completely drained and I'm only just now recovering. Last year I purchased more commercial beer than I can even remember and it was still only like three cases :P




Posted 34 days ago.

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