“The hoppiest beer?” Garrett asked. “It’s a fairly idiotic pursuit, like a chef saying, ‘This is the saltiest dish.’ Anyone can toss hops in a pot, but can you make it beautiful?” Phil likened the appeal of these beers to the macho allure of hot sauces, which almost dare enthusiasts to try the hottest ones. I tend to agree. The DIPA's I've had lately have been kind-of harsh...even sour (vs. bitter). A triple? Wow. Don't know if I could go there. I'm still learning BUT does a double or triple have to have alcohol levels so high? That, to me, kills the character. Maybe it's just me but I think 6 - 7.5% is plenty...probably my comfort zone on alcohol. I tried a DIPA Hebrew recently...finishing it was an exercise in suffering. I think the americal pales ales fit my taste buds best...right now.

I'm not an IPA guy to begin with. A "hoppy" taste is not enjoyable to me, and I can only imagine what the extreme IPA's are like. Give me a nice porter or stout any day - aaaahhhhh...

DFH 90 minute is my personal #1 too. I feel so special

I had that for the first time last month and REALLY liked it! I need to find it close to me.

My wife, PDR, is a real hop-head. Consequently, all of the beers I make tend to be overhopped. I did make a double IPA once -- but you don't want that stuff hanging around your house in a keg too often -- generally 9% ABH or higher.

I'm not an IPA guy to begin with. A "hoppy" taste is not enjoyable to me, and I can only imagine what the extreme IPA's are like. Give me a nice porter or stout any day - aaaahhhhh...

I love a good Porter or Stout too. My brother brought me a six pack of DuckRabbit porter from NC that isn't sold anywhere near here. It was yummy. Scored high on Beer Advocate too. I see a trend here, I tend to like higher alcohol beers. But, I am satisfied with one or two where the lower ones I can keep drinking.

DFH 90 minute is my personal #1 too.

Dogfish is great stuff. I saw this DFH 120 at the Maproom last time i was there. 20% ABV, 450 calories per bottle. Wooo! MTA: Now i've RTFA and see it was mentioned there. Oh well.

Dogfish is great stuff. I saw this DFH 120 at the Maproom last time i was there. 20% ABV, 450 calories per bottle. Wooo! MTA: Now i've RTFA and see it was mentioned there. Oh well.

Hey, I was just at the Maproom last month after my brother's grad school graduation. I know someone here was already familiar with that little place...was it you? What an awesome little joint. k ETA: I see it was you...I went back to read that thread. Wish I lived in Bucktown.