Am I the Only Guy Who Doesn't Like a Bunch of Hops?

bigliver · 08-29-2010, 08:24 PM

I'm hophead, I admit, but I do think some take it too far...Stone comes to mind. Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale and North Coast Red Seal Ale are my top two favorites. Been enjoying a rare (at least over here) find of Rogue Dead Guy Ale. In other words, for me, hops=goodness.

SvilleKid · 08-29-2010, 08:31 PM

Not a fan of high-hops beer. To me, the bitters get in the way of the other tastes, often leaving only the bitters of the hops as the only flavor noticeable. Seems all the micro's are going to double, even triple hops. Takes a lot of beers off the market for me.

cricky101 · 08-30-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bigliver

I'm hophead, I admit, but I do think some take it too far...Stone comes to mind. Bear Republic Red Rocket Ale and North Coast Red Seal Ale are my top two favorites. Been enjoying a rare (at least over here) find of Rogue Dead Guy Ale. In other words, for me, hops=goodness.

I love the Dead Guy Ale, and it's been getting easier to find around me at liquor stores and in some bars.

A couple months ago I had a couple pints of cask-conditioned Bell's Two-Hearted Ale. It was awesome: smooth and hoppy all at the same time.

Bring on the hops!

08-29-2010, 08:24 PM	#1
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08-29-2010, 08:31 PM	#2
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