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NI-IPAC FIRST ROUND MATCH UPS 2017!

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Player:
Drunkenmaster

Team:
Melvin Brewing

Jackson , WY

Player Stats:
Double IPA brewed in the Shaolin temple.

ABV: 9.5%

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 20.5

Hops: Special Blend.

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Player:
Clouded Perceptions

Team:
Galaxy Brewing

Binghamton , NY

Player Stats:
A juicy and hazy double IPA with generous amounts of Ekuanot, Centennial, and Citra Hips

ABV: 8%

IBUs: 42

Original Gravity: 18 Plato

Hops: Ekuanot, Citra, Centennial


Player:
Road 2 Ruin

Team:
Two Roads Brewing

Stratford , CT

Player Stats:
A big, hoppy IPA with plenty of bite! Our assertive, hop-centric Double IPA has a lean malt backdrop and hopped with Cascade, Citra, Summit, Centennial

ABV: 8

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 16.8

Hops: Cascade, Citra, Summit, Centennial

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Player:
Pure Hoppiness

Team:
Alpine Beer

Alpine , CA

Player Stats:
Our Double IPA is mega-hopped in true West Coast-style. We use hops in the boil, more hops in the hop-back and an absurd amount of dry-hopping to achieve the beer's signature, cutting-edge “hop bite.” Resinous with a pale golden hue and a bright white beer foam, the aroma presents pine notes that are dominated by sweet citrus with some perfume like qualities. The bold hop character is balanced perfectly by the caramel malt sweetness.

ABV: 8.0

IBUs: 61

Original Gravity: 16.8 Plato

Hops: Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, Nugget, Citra

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Player:
Bay of Bengal

Team:
Christian Moerlein Brewing

Cincinnati , OH

Player Stats:
The remaining wilderness surrounding the Indian Ocean's Bay of Bengal is the last great stronghold for earth's most formidable terrestrial predator: the Bengal Tiger. Aggressively hopped, yet surprisingly delicate, this Double India Pale Ale offers a juxtaposition of two opposing forces. Crack open a can. Cry out with a roar. Revel in the partnership of the ferocious and the serene. Enjoy.

ABV: 8.9

IBUs: 126

Original Gravity: 19.15

Hops: Cascade, Centennial, Falconer's Flight


Player:
Harpoon Hoppy Adventure

Team:
Harpoon Brewery

Boston , MA

Player Stats:
This double IPA has a pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aroma. Golden pale with a slight haze, it has a subtly sweet character from the malt profile and a crisp, hoppy finish

ABV: 7.80%

IBUs: 58

Original Gravity: 18.4

Hops: Apollo, Cascade, Simcoe, Mosaic, Falconers Flight, Centennial

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Player:
Conga Imperial IPA

Team:
Revival Brewing

Cranston , RI

Player Stats:
A West Coast-style Imperial IPA, Conga combines a mélange Citra, Mosaic, Chinook, Galaxy hops for a majorly hopped up profile that is complimented by a complex malt body consisting of Extra Pale malt, White Rye, Light Wheat and Light Munic, as well as crystal malts.

ABV: 9.5

IBUs: 120

Original Gravity: 18.5

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Chinook, Galaxy

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Player:
Head in the Clouds Double IPA

Team:
Resurgence Brewing

Buffalo , NY

Player Stats:
This double IPA immediately hits you with a huge aromatic of peach, citrus orange, ripe melon, and sweet pineapple. This is a full bodied beer with juicy grapefruit, papaya, and, melon flavors. Finishes clean and has a little sweetness on the back end.

ABV: 8.4%

IBUs: 65

Original Gravity: 18.5

Hops: Mosaic, Galaxy, Hull Melon


Player:
Hopster IPA

Team:
Old First Ward Brewing

Buffalo , NY

Player Stats:
Hoppy double IPA

ABV: 7.8

IBUs: 102

Original Gravity: 1078

Hops: Simcoe, Amarillo, Citra

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Player:
Samuel Adams Rebel Rouser

Team:
Boston Beer

Boston , MA

Player Stats:
Bold, citrusy, and piney, our double IPA isn't just a bigger version of Rebel IPA. Instead we explored a different balance of hop character, including Bravo & Galaxy hops, and upped the ante on their flavor and expression for a brew that's intense yet enjoyable through every sip.

ABV: 8.4

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: -

Hops: Bravo, Galaxy, Zeus, Simcoe®, Centennial, Cascade, Amarillo

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Player:
Rye IPA

Team:
Rivertowne Brewing

Export , PA

Player Stats:
An imperial IPA featuring spicy rye grain and Southern Hemisphere hops!

ABV: 9.1

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 19.5

Hops: Motueka, Calypso


Player:
Danke

Team:
North High Brewing

Columbus , OH

Player Stats:
Danke Imperial IPA is a celebration in a glass. It's a celebration of the repeal of Ohio's ABV limit on beer. It's also a beer that has pushed the limits of North High Brewing. We designed the grain bill for a mild malt flavor and to maximize the fermentability and thus alcohol content of the beer. We spared no expense with the hop bill to create the deepest and most resinous hop flavor we could. We fermented the beer with our house American Ale yeast, then finished it with a Champagne yeast strain. This Champagne yeast has the alcohol tolerance to attack any remaining fermentable sugars down to the last quivering molecule. To date, this beer is bolder than anything North High has ever created.

ABV: 13.1

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 24.0

Hops: Crystal, Cascade, Centennial, Bravo, HBC682, Citra, HBC342, Falconers Flight

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Player:
Bonnie's Raggedy-Ass

Team:
Griffin Claw

Birmingham , MI

Player Stats:
Silver Medal Winner 2010 World Beer Cup. Malt Forward Imperial IPA with strong aroma hop and balanced body.

ABV: 9%

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 1.095

Hops: Centennial, Simcoe, Citra, Cascade, Columbus

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Player:
Resin Nation

Team:
Sunriver Brewing

Sunriver , OR

Player Stats:
Resin Nation Double IPA We brought the big guns to this resinous party – Simcoe, Amarillo and Mosaic. This double IPA is hopped to the max with layers of earthy pine oil, dank tropical fruit, fresh citrus and blueberries. A moderately malty backbone supports hopping rates of 8 pounds per barrel. Hops: Chinook, Simcoe, Amarillo and Mosaic Malt: Premium NW 2 Row and Crystal 15, and Gambrinus ESB Pale OG: 1.077 ABV: 8.6% IBU: 100+ SRM: 8

ABV: 8.6%

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 1.077

Hops: Chinook, Simcoe, Amarillo, Mosaic


Player:
Chillwave Double IPA

Team:
Great Lakes Brewing

Cleveland , OH

Player Stats:
Inspired by the North Coast's dedicated (and sometimes chilly) surf community, our Double IPA will melt the ice in your beard and never lose its balance. Earthy, tropical Mosaic hops ride frontside here, followed by a deft cutback of sweet honey malt.

ABV: 9.0%

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 21

Hops: Mosaic, Nugget, Cascade

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Player:
Whole Hog Imperial IPA

Team:
Stevens Point Brewery

Stevens Point , WI

Player Stats:
Whole Hog Imperial I.P.A. has a deep floral hop aroma combined with notes of baked citrus. Clean maltiness supports a dominant complexity of six varieties of hops and creates a solid mouthfeel. This gives way to a lingering finish of supple hop bitterness, tangy citrus fruit and robust malt. This is a delicious adventure and brilliant tribute to the historical I.P.A.

ABV: 8

IBUs: 87

Original Gravity: 18 initial plato

Hops: Cluster, Sterling, Cascade, Willamette, Tettnanger, and Perle

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Player:
Beaver Overbite Imperial IPA

Team:
Paradox Brewery

Schroon Lake , NY

Player Stats:
Northeast Style Imperial IPA. A showcase for hops. Uses over 2 pounds per barrel of citrus forward hop varieties.

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 18

Hops: Yes


Player:
Proliferous

Team:
Seventh Son Brewing

Columbus , OH

Player Stats:
Mosaic and a cast of supporting characters give this DIPA layers of tropical fruit and citrus with a bracing pine bitterness in the finish

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 1.075

Hops: mosaic, galaxy, nelson

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Player:
Deep In The Green

Team:
Grand Canyon Brewing

Williams , AZ

Player Stats:
Massively dry hopped with 3 different citrus forward hops, the fruity flavor hits your palate with a juicy sweetness finishing with a fierce hop bite.

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 95

Original Gravity: 19

Hops: Columbus, falconers flight, centennial

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Player:
Double Crush

Team:
Reuben's Brews

Seattle , WA

Player Stats:
Our double IPA in the Northeast Style - big fruity dry hop, oats and wheat to balance, soft juicy body, big fruity ester profile to support the hops.

ABV: 8.0

IBUs: 50

Original Gravity: 1.076

Hops: Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra


Player:
Trailbuilder

Team:
Barrel Mountain Brewing

Battleground , WA

Player Stats:
Aggressively hopped, but highly drinkable Imperial IPA. Pungent hop aroma with notes of pine, citrus zest, tropical fruit.

ABV: 9.0%

IBUs: 100+

Original Gravity: 18.6 Plato

Hops: Simcoe, Mosaic, Columbus, El Dorado, Chinook, Citra

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Player:
Southern Hemisphere Double India Pale Ale

Team:
Paradox Brewery

Schroon Lake , NY

Player Stats:
Northeast Style Double IPA. Brewed with loads of Southern Hemisphere hops and flaked oats for a big tropical fruit profile.

ABV: 9

IBUs: 89

Original Gravity: 19

Hops: Yes

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Player:
Double Mosaic DIPA

Team:
10 Barrel Brewing Boise Pub

Boise , ID

Player Stats:
A big in your face DIPA with loads of Mosaic hops!

ABV: 10

IBUs: 95

Original Gravity: 19.8

Hops: Mosaic


Player:
Pompatus Of Hops

Team:
Barley Brown's Beer

Baker City , OR

Player Stats:
We love hops.

ABV: 9

IBUs: 89.9

Original Gravity: 17

Hops: Simcoe, Citra, Warrior, Splendor, Mosaic

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Player:
HeadShake IIPA

Team:
Barley Brown's Beer

Baker City , OR

Player Stats:
Double IPA

ABV: 9

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 17

Hops: Chinook, Citra, Equinox

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Player:
Simtra

Team:
Knee Deep Brewing

Auburn , CA

Player Stats:
Simtra Triple IPA delivers a punch in the face with its very danky hop aroma derived from Simcoe and Citra hops. You wanted more hops you got them.

ABV: 11.25

IBUs: 131

Original Gravity: 21.8

Hops: Simcoe, Citra


Player:
Headwall

Team:
Tamarack Brewing

Lakeside , MT

Player Stats:
Hoppy and delicious.

ABV: 9.7

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 21.5

Hops: Chinook,Mosaic, Amarillo

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Player:
One For The Road

Team:
Fat Heads - Portland

Portland , OR

Player Stats:
Tropical fruit bomb IIPA with flavors and aromas of papaya, guava and pineapple

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 82

Original Gravity: 18.5

Hops: Mosaic, citra, El Dorado

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Player:
Doheny

Team:
Pizza Port Brewing Co

Carlsbad , CA

Player Stats:
Double IPA

ABV: 9.5

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 20.5

Hops: amarillo, crystal, mandarina, equanox


Player:
Makumba Double IPA

Team:
CB Craft Brewers

Honeoye Falls , NY

Player Stats:
A bonifide hop-head's delight. This is a beer truly bursting at the seams with juicy, tropical hop presence. Beginning with pineapple, mango and guava the ride continues into a pleasant citrus finish. The conjunction of malts add an assertive tangy counterbalance to this hop parade to remind you this is a real brazen beast.

ABV: 9.0

IBUs: 78

Original Gravity: 18.2

Hops: Apollo, Centennial, Chinook, Citra, Columbus, Eureka!, Falconer's Flight, Summit

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Player:
Lupulin Trip

Team:
10 Barrel Brewing Boise Pub

Boise , ID

Player Stats:
A fucking huge IPA! 11% ABV and 117.9 tested IBUs

ABV: 11

IBUs: 117.9

Original Gravity: 23

Hops: Galaxy and Calypso

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Player:
Stardust to Stardust

Team:
North High Brewing

Columbus , OH

Player Stats:
This Imperial IPA is inspired by some of the greatest music ever made and crafted with the most interstellar hops we could find.

ABV: 8.8

IBUs: 74

Original Gravity: 18.2 Brix

Hops: Bravo, Galaxy, Apollo, Comet


Player:
Double Tap

Team:
Berryessa Brewing

winters ,

Player Stats:
Big IPA

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 65

Original Gravity: 0

Hops: Citra

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Player:
This Guy

Team:
Witch's Hat Brewing

South Lyon , MI

Player Stats:
Double IPA brewed with oats and lactose

ABV: 8.0

IBUs: 55

Original Gravity: 1.077

Hops: lots

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Player:
Hop Juice

Team:
Left Coast Brewing

San Clemente , CA

Player Stats:
This hop monster uses Premium American 2– Row and a touch of light crystal malt to create a solid malt foundation. Five different Hop Varieties are used in the Hop Juice. Now dry hopped with Mosaic for great hop aroma. Starts out sweet and finishes with the crisp bitterness of a Triple IPA.

ABV: 10.0

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 1.081

Hops: Mosaic, Simcoe, Cascade, Mt. Hood, and Columbus


Player:
Huell & Oats

Team:
Claim 52 brewing

Eugene , OR

Player Stats:
Imperial Oat Double IPA, Brewed with 42% malted and flaked oats. Hopped with Huell Melon, Simcoe and mosaic.

ABV: 8

IBUs: 70

Original Gravity: 17

Hops: Huell Melon, Mosaic, Simcoe

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Player:
Nose Goblin

Team:
Ghost Town Brewing

Oakland , CA

Player Stats:
An imperial ode to hops, this beer is designed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Each recipe is tweaked to showcase the boldest, most innovative, and freshest hops from all over the world. The one constant is the bold hop flavors, crisp bitterness, and huge aromatics from generous dry-hop all balanced by a clean malt bill.By not providing Tasting Notes, I agree that judges may not have a full understanding of process or recipe, and my beer may not be judged exactly how I intend.

ABV: 8.4

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 1.075

Hops: Galaxy, Mosaic

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Player:
Hoptagious

Team:
Wild Ride Brewing

Redmond , OR

Player Stats:
The epidemic of lethally hoppy IPAs that began in the Pacific Northwest, continues to spread throughout the world. The crave for these hop-forward beers is infectious, as people continue to want more bitterness, more flavor, and more aroma in their beers. We have tried to meet this demand by brewing a hop forward Imperial IPA, which uses a combination of Citra, Meridian, and Mosaic hops to provide that strong hop presence for you to enjoy

ABV: 8.8

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 20.5

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Meridian


Player:
Slap Happy Double IPA

Team:
Boxing Bear Brewing

ALBUQUERQUE , NM

Player Stats:
This big IPA is brimming with hops! Flavors come off the pallet and slap your taste buds into submission!

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 125+

Original Gravity: 19.5

Hops: Chinook, Centennial, Columbus, Crystal, Mosaic,

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Player:
Hop-Trio

Team:
Knee Deep Brewing

Auburn , CA

Player Stats:
Triple IPA brewed and dry hopped with large amounts of Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo hops that delivers exploding tropical fruit and citrus aromas and flavor. Intense hop aromas that are sure to stimulate your olfactory receptors.

ABV: 11.1

IBUs: 122

Original Gravity: 21.5

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo

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Player:
Reward Double IPA

Team:
Good City Brewing

Milwaukee , WI

Player Stats:
The bigger and very different brother of our Risk IPA. Reward features a dry malt profile and Citra, Amarillo and Eureka hops. The result is a dank hop aroma with tropical fruit and distinct pineapple character backed up with a floral/tangerine hop flavor. The bigger the Risk the greater the Reward. Seek the Good.

ABV: 8.5%

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 19.5

Hops: Magnum, Citra, Amarillo, Eureka


Player:
Enforcer Winter Mosaic Double IPA

Team:
42 North Brewing

East Aurora , NY

Player Stats:
The Winter version of the Enforcer features just harvested Mosaic hops known for their unique berry note in addition to tangerine and papaya flavors. We heavily dry hop in combination with Pacifica which adds an Orange zest in the aroma. Like all Enforcer variants it is left hazy to help it pop with incredible hop-derived aromas.

ABV: 8.7

IBUs: 83

Original Gravity: 19 Plato

Hops: Mosaic

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Player:
Hop Ruckus

Team:
Denver Beer

Denver , CO

Player Stats:
This Double IPA features tropical fruit notes of mango and papaya. Heavily hopped with Simcoe, Cascade, Citra, Mosaic, Amarillo, Cascade, and Nelson Sauvin, it provides a mouthful of hop explosion.

ABV: 9.6

IBUs: 69

Original Gravity: 21.5

Hops: Mosaic, Cascade, Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe

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Player:
Alternative Facts

Team:
Cerebral Brewing

Denver , CO

Player Stats:
Collaboration brew with Microphone Brewing

ABV: 7.6

IBUs: 0

Original Gravity: #huge

Hops: Citra and Azacca


Player:
Hop Marauder

Team:
Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon

NORTH OLMSTED , OH

Player Stats:
Prepare for a wicked Hop Assault!! Out latest hop forward creation packs a serious wallop of hand- selection Pacific Northwest hops. Prepare for Lupulin gone Nucular!

ABV: 9%ABV

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 19.8P

Hops: Nope

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Player:
Stingray IPA

Team:
Coronado Brewing

San Diego , CA

Player Stats:
Named after a serene Coronado shoreline where locals soak up sun and suds. This easy-drinking IPA will transport you to a tropical paradise the moment it hits your lips. Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Southern Cross hops provide flavors and aromas of tropical fruits and sun-kissed citrus with soft accents of nectarine and peach.

ABV: 7.9

IBUs: 48

Original Gravity: 17.2

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Southern Cross

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Player:
Notorious IPA3

Team:
Boneyard Beer

Bend , OR

Player Stats:
This ale pours a clear amber color with a light white head. Huge grapefruit and pine aroma lead to flavors of citrus, tropical fruits and honey. Hops are abundant and explode from the glass while balancing amazingly well with the malts. So balanced in fact, it's dangerous!

ABV: 11.5%

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 1.097

Hops: Citra, Mosaic


Player:
Howling Moon

Team:
Wolf's Ridge Brewing

Columbus , OH

Player Stats:
Our Imperial IPA stands a robust 10% abv and is layered with hops to create a resinous and bold character. Fermented cool to enhance drinkability and mask the abv, Howling Moon will creep up on you if you're not careful!

ABV: 10

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 21

Hops: Simcoe, El Dorado, Galaxy, Centennial

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Player:
That Double IPA

Team:
Community Beer Works
Buffalo , NY

Player Stats:
Originally brewed based on a 15 minute old recipe, The Double IPA is a showcase for the glorious American hop. Taking inspiration from late night frozen food purchases, a copywritten number and the need for more, The Double IPA clocks in at a hefty 9.25% ABV and is liberally dosed with more “C” hops than you can shake a stick at. Drink it fresh. Drink it often.

ABV: 9.0

IBUs: n/a

Original Gravity: 1.08

Hops: Centennial, Columbus, Citra, Zythos, Chinook

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Player:
Hype Machine

Team:
Comrade Brewing

Denver , CO

Player Stats:
IIPA. Nuff' said.

ABV: 8.9

IBUs: 100+

Original Gravity: 19

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Galaxy, El Dorado


Player:
Notch 9

Team:
Smartmouth Brewing

NORFOLK , VA

Player Stats:
Notch 9 gets its unusual name from the 8 notch positions on a locomotive's throttle, with each one delivering progressively more power. Notch 9 ratchets it even higher. It is a double IPA with a citrusy aroma from a crazy amount of dry hops. As it flows over your palate, you'll sense grapefruit and pine. It washes down with a dry crisp finish. Incredibly smooth and straw in color, it delivers the goods on strength.

ABV: 9.1

IBUs: 105

Original Gravity: 1.077

Hops: Magnum centennial simcoe 7cs

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Player:
Commodore Perry IPA

Team:
Great Lakes Brewing

Cleveland , OH

Player Stats:
What's this? A British-style IPA named after the man who defeated His Majesty's Royal Navy in the War of 1812? Consider this a bold, hoppy (and mildly ironic) plunder of war. Dry and well-hopped, with an arsenal of caramel malt flavors befitting the “Hero of Lake Erie.”

ABV: 7.7%

IBUs: 70

Original Gravity: 18

Hops: Simcoe, Willamette, Cascade

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Player:
Astro Hound

Team:
Canteen Brewhouse

Albuquerque , NM

Player Stats:
Zest and citrus spice of pith with sweeter citrus hop notes of orange and grapefruit.

ABV: 8.3

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 19

Hops: Citra, Simcoe, Comet


Player:
I Need A Miracle

Team:
Half Moon Bay Brewing

El Granada ,

Player Stats:
Double IPA with Citra Simcoe Eldorado Equinox

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 95

Original Gravity: 18

Hops: Citra Simcoe Eldorado Equinox

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Player:
Big Sipper

Team:
Knee Deep Brewing

Auburn , CA

Player Stats:
A golden citrusy, floral, slightly fruity DIPA, with a crisp dry finish. Dry Hopped with Citra, Centennial and Simcoe

ABV: 8

IBUs: 65

Original Gravity: 17.1

Hops: Citra, Centennial, Simcoe

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Player:
Slammin' Salmon IPA

Team:
Mad River Brewing

Blue Lake , CA

Player Stats:
Slammin' Salmon Double IPA Malty, hoppy and strong, Double IPA is dry hopped with Amarillo hops for a fresh piney and citrus flavor and aroma. Aggressive, but perfectly balanced.

ABV: 8.6

IBUs: 95.2

Original Gravity: 1.080

Hops: Bittering hops: Colombus and Brewer's Gold Flavor Hops: Brewer's Gold, Chinook and Cascade Finishing


Player:
Knuckle Sandwich DIPA

Team:
Bootlegger's Brewery

Fullerton , CA

Player Stats:
This is a beer that truly lives up to its name. Brewed with copious amounts of North American hops, this double IPA has a colossal hop profile and an aggressive aroma. Helping round out the floral and citrus notes is a huge malt backbone that provides a great mouthfeel to this heavyweight hitter.

ABV: 10

IBUs: 93

Original Gravity: 1.094

Hops: Simcoe, cascade, columbus, nugget

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Player:
Comatose Imperial IPA

Team:
GoodLife Brewing

Bend , OR

Player Stats:
Mother Nature's seasons are amazing, where all her creations flux between an existence in winter's comatose state, spring's colorful fling, summer's hot dance, and fall's laid back swing. The creative juices of musicians jump from an unconscious, winter mindset spurring you to think concerts, road trips and campsites. One sip of this beer will get your blood flowing as you jam to your favorite tunes! Disclaimer: We don't recommend hanging upside down in a tree, you're not Eddie…It seems fitting to chill in a hammock while listening to great music and sipping a triple-dry hopped, Imperial IPA — Music for the taste buds!

ABV: 8.5%

IBUs: 95

Original Gravity: 19

Hops: Bravo, Meridian, Mosiac and El Dorado

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Player:
Bliss

Team:
Thin Man

Buffalo , NY

Player Stats:
This remarkably balanced brew has a deep amber hue with a generous white head. Hopmouth showcases a rich, toasty flavor and sweet caramel notes because of the high-quality Maris Otter malt used. The hops are up front in the aroma, reminiscent of citrus and pine, while the resin-like flavors linger well after the last sip.

ABV: 8.00%

IBUs: 59

Original Gravity: 1.078

Hops: Cascade & Zeus


Player:
Blimey That's Bitter!

Team:
Reuben's Brews

Seattle , WA

Player Stats:
This big IPA exudes notes of pine, citrus and tropical fruit, with a malt backbone supporting and balancing the bitter finish.

ABV: 10.5

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 1.089

Hops: Citra, Simcoe, Amarillo, Magnum, Centennial

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Player:
Presents Triple IPA (soon to be Hazards Triple IPA)

Team:
Talisman Brewing

Ogden , UT

Player Stats:
Golden/Copper Colored.Sweet aromas of ripe fruit. Floral with subtle hints of pine. You can expect a mildly sweet and somewhat creamy citrus flavor balanced with tropical fruit couple with hints of pepper and pine. Leave a smooth creamy lingering bitterness.

ABV: 11.3%

IBUs: 125

Original Gravity: 1.095

Hops: Columbus, Mosaic, Citra, SImcoe

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Player:
Hoppenstance

Team:
Hamburg Brewing

Hamburg , NY

Player Stats:
A low to medium bodied double IPA with aromas of grapefruit and pine, brewed with 4 hop varieties.

ABV: 8.0

IBUs: 75

Original Gravity: 16.2

Hops: Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe, Magnum


Player:
Hoppy Hour Hero

Team:
Saranac (F.X. Matt Brewery)

Utica ,

Player Stats:
Combining the intensely piney, citrusy, and tropical fruit aroma and flavor of Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops, this Double IPA is a liquid jam-session of big hop flavor. Packed with pineapple, mango, and passionfruit hop character, this is a big beer with a full body and firm bitterness. An IPA as melodic as the music inspiring its creation. ABV: 7.8%, IBU: 75

ABV: 7.8

IBUs: 75

Original Gravity: 17

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops

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Player:
Red and Yellow Armadillo

Team:
Second St Brewery

santa fe , NM

Player Stats:
Big malt complexity and super fruity and piney hoppiness

ABV: 8.9

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 1.080

Hops: Amarillo, Mosaic

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Player:
Triple Sunshine

Team:
Lawson's Finest Liquids

Warren , VT

Player Stats:
This lupulin-laden India Pale Ale is packed with juicy tropical character, bright floral aromas and exceptional layers of flavor. Store cold, pour carefully, then close your eyes and enjoy a tropical vacation in a glass.

ABV: 10.5

IBUs: -

Original Gravity: -

Hops: Citra


Player:
Phone 90

Team:
Second Salem Brewing

Whitewater , WI

Player Stats:
Second Salem's tribute to Whitewater's original brewery. With 90 IBUs this double IPA features a nice malty body.

ABV: 8.4

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 1.084

Hops: Warrior, Ella, Falcons Flight

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Player:
Diner Car Double

Team:
Wormtown Brewing

Worcester , MA

Player Stats:
American DIPA

ABV: 7.7

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 17

Hops: Motueka, Ekuanot, Idaho 7

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Player:
Space Dust

Team:
Elysian Brewing

Seattle , WA

Player Stats:
The hopping is pure starglow energy, with Chinook to bitter and late and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo.

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 73

Original Gravity: 1.075

Hops: Chinook, Citra and Amarillo


Player:
Hop Venom IIPA

Team:
Boneyard Beer

Bend , OR

Player Stats:
With over 5.5 pounds per barrel in the brew, Hop Venom screams “HOPS”! It will strike your nervous system with a venomous mix of Cascade, Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe and CTZ hops. Hop Venom's delicate malt profile will only allow the flavor dominance.

ABV: 9.0%

IBUs: 60

Original Gravity: 1.080

Hops: Chinook, Centennial, Cascade, Simcoe, CTZ

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Player:
Ruud Awakening IPA

Team:
Old Schoolhouse Brewery

Winthrop , WA

Player Stats:
Expect your taste buds to be rudely awakened by the plethora of Warrior, Simcoe, Citra and Amarillo hops. The pleasant but brutal beginning is followed by a bold, citrusy finish. A destination beer worth the drive to taste it on tap.

ABV: 8.0

IBUs: 75

Original Gravity: 17.0 Plato

Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Citra, Amarillo

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Player:
Hair Raiser

Team:
Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company

Framingham , MA

Player Stats:
This beer features American Two Row Barley, Maris Otter and Flaked Oats with High Oil Cascade, Mosaic, Azacca and Galaxy Hops.

ABV: 8

IBUs: N/A

Original Gravity: 18 plato

Hops: Galaxy, Mosaic, Azacca and High Oil Cascade from Segal Ranch


Player:
Indomitable City Double IPA

Team:
New Helvetia Brewing

Sacramento , CA

Player Stats:
Be careful, this is a beer that fights back. Unlike some other popular hoppy beers I can name, we'll keep on brewing this as long as you keep drinking it. This face meltingly good IIPA keeps getting awesomer (made up words are the only way to describe it.) A light bodied malt bill gives a splendiferous backdrop for the ginormous hop profile (lots of Galena and Centennial) which gives it a phantasmagorical aroma and magniflorious fruity taste. With a strong fruity nose and a sizable dose of hops this double IPA will give your taste buds a thrashing and leave them wanting more.

ABV: 8.9

IBUs: 74

Original Gravity: 18.8 P

Hops: Citra Cascade Centennial Mosaic Northrn Brwr Cashmere Galena

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Player:
Deep Cut Double IPA

Team:
Big Ditch Brewing

Buffalo , NY

Player Stats:
The final obstacle in constructing the Erie Canal was leveling a 7 mile section of the canal 40 feet deep - by hand - between the Flight of Five in Lockport and Lake Erie. Our Deep Cut Double IPA is equally ambitious. It's layered with citrus, tropical punch, and wild berry flavor, with moderate bitterness and a dry finish. Hopheads will truly appreciate this 8.2% ABV beer.

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 98

Original Gravity: 1.073

Hops: Citra, Meridian, Calypso

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Player:
Moon Cannon

Team:
Bosque Brewing

Albuquerque , NM

Player Stats:
A massively hopped Imperial IPA. Brewed with tons of lupulin powder.

ABV: 8.4

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 20

Hops: Hop Powder!


Player:
Tommys Double Black IPA

Team:
Barley Creek Brewing

tannersville , PA

Player Stats:
tommys dbl black IPA, is an interesting complex brew, whole cone citra gives great hop aromas and flavor while still having an almost stout like body with roasty and chocolate flavors. like chocolate covered grapefruit

ABV: 7.9

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 1.078

Hops: citra, columbus, cascade

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Player:
Cafe Racer 15

Team:
Bear Republic Brewing

Cloverdale , CA

Player Stats:
Cafe Racer 15‚ features aromas of bright citrus and resinous pine from the generous use of Citra, Amarillo, Cascade and Chinook hops which are complimented by a dry malt finish. The result is a high revving Double IPA that is loud and assertive, much like the rebellious street racers who inspired it. Never ride alone‚Ķ

ABV: 9.75

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 1.095

Hops: Chinook, Citra, Amarillo, Cascade

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Player:
Axis of Awesomeness

Team:
Pi Brewing

Albuquerque , NM

Player Stats:
A big DIPA brewed with enough malts to balance the ridiculous hop bill.

ABV: 8.1

IBUs: 85

Original Gravity: 1.076

Hops: Lots


Player:
Gobsmacked!

Team:
Reuben's Brews

Seattle , WA

Player Stats:
Peach in the nose, with a cane sugar sweetness in support. Tangerine comes through in the mid palette, with grapefruit in the finish. A smooth, soft and juicy body provides balance in the finish.

ABV: 10.0

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 1.087

Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, Magnum

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Player:
Mammoth Imperial Red

Team:
Ice Harbor Brewing

Kennewick , WA

Player Stats:
A dark copper strong ale with intense hop flavors and aroma. Late kettle additions and dry hopping with Amarillo, Galaxy, and Simcoe give this beer a complex flavor with tropical fruit, citrus, pine, and spice notes.

ABV: 8.5%

IBUs: 70

Original Gravity: 1.076

Hops: Millenium, Magnum, Columbus, Chinook, Simcoe, Amarillo, Galaxy

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Player:
Citrabellum DIPA

Team:
Barley Creek Brewing

tannersville , PA

Player Stats:
citrabellum is a citrus double IPA, brewed with citra, cascade and a touch of el dorado. a low bitterness level and a generous addition of oats in the mash make for a nice creamy mouth feel with out a sharp bite.

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 71

Original Gravity: 1.080

Hops: citra, columbus, cascade, and el dorado


Player:
Mojo Risin' Double IPA

Team:
Boulder Beer

Boulder , CO

Player Stats:
Released annually in January. Mojo Risin' Double IPA is a souped-up, extreme version of the one and only Mojo IPA. We added more than a half ton of extra malt and twice the amount of Amarillo hops, so be prepared for a full sensory explosion. The double dry-hopped addition elevates the grapefruit-like aroma and flavor to an outrageous intensity, while the added malt raises the alcohol level to over 10% by volume.

ABV: 10%

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 22.1

Hops: Amarillo & Centennial

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Player:
Manta Ray

Team:
Ballast Point Brewing

San Diego , CA

Player Stats:
We've developed many IPA recipes in our R&D program, but right from the tank, our Manta Ray Double IPA was a winner. Aromas of fresh, citrusy tangerine, melon and light pine leap from the beer and linger over a smooth finish. Like its namesake, this brew can sneak up on you – a big ABV without a poisonous sting.

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 70

Original Gravity: 1.07

Hops: Citra, Simcoe, Calypso

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Player:
Hubris

Team:
Lynnwood Brewing Concern

Raleigh , NC

Player Stats:
Aggressively dry hopped with Amarillo, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic to produce aromas of citrus, pine, apricot, and mango with just a hint of malt

ABV: 8.75

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 1.078

Hops: Amarillo, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic


Player:
Lupulin River

Team:
Knee Deep Brewing

Auburn , CA

Player Stats:
Mosaic and Simcoe hops, South American specialty malt, and tons of tastiness. Looks like liquid gold, smells like a bright tropical fruit pine forest, and tastes like all that and more..

ABV: 8

IBUs: Ask Dean

Original Gravity: 17.1

Hops: Mosaic, Simcoe

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Player:
Belgian Double IPA

Team:
Liquid Mechanics Brewing

Lafayette , CO

Player Stats:
Old school yeast meets new school hops. This 8.5% imperial IPA uses a small dose of Chinook, but primarily Citra hops. Fermented with Abbey Ale yeast with esters intentionally restricted through temperature control.

ABV: 8.5%

IBUs: 71

Original Gravity: 19.0

Hops: Chinook, Citra

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Player:
Ipswich Route 1A DIPA

Team:
Ipswich Ale Brewery

Ipswich , MA

Player Stats:
Not all roads lead to our brewery and restaurant, but our local Route 1A certainly does! Our namesake Double IPA is sure to be the ale that will “take you away”. The use of bready, biscuity malts serve as the on-ramp to flavor, while the citrusy aromas extracted from Ahtanum, Amarillo, and Mandarina hops lend to its heady bouquet.

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 23

Original Gravity: 18.0

Hops: Ahtanum, Amarillo, Mandarina


Player:
Kook

Team:
Pizza Port Brewing Co

Carlsbad , CA

Player Stats:
Fruit forward hop profile

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 75

Original Gravity: 18.5

Hops: Amarillo, el dorado, ctz, chinook, hull melon

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Player:
Two Juicy

Team:
Two Roads Brewing

Stratford , CT

Player Stats:
this unfiltered beer is a New England style IPA with juicy flavors imparted by Citra, Hallertauer Mandarina, and Hallertauer Blanc.

ABV: 8.2

IBUs: 25

Original Gravity: 17

Hops: Citra, Hallertauer Mandarina, Hallertauer Blanc

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Player:
El Lupulo Libre

Team:
The Brew Kettle Production Works

Strongsville , OH

Player Stats:
Light amber-hued hop monster brewed with Mosaic and other American hop varieties. Brewed Vienna malt and flaked corn for smooth malt flavor but a lighter body in this hop WAY forward brew

ABV: 8.8

IBUs: 88

Original Gravity: 18.5

Hops: Mosaic, Citra, Simcoe, esorted others


Player:
Double Cannon

Team:
Heavy Seas Beer

Halethorpe , MD

Player Stats:
Hop aromas blast out of this flavor explosion. Massively dry-hopped, with a balanced malt sweetness, this irresistible force showcases the power of bringing in the extra artillery. Hop cubed - then squared (hop to the sixth)! We've kept the same malt recipe proportions as Loose Cannon, pumped up to 22 Plato (from 16.5) and then doubled the hops. We employed the late addition, whirlpool, hopback, and dry-hopping process that makes Loose Cannon such a flavorful IPA. We've captured the beautiful balance of Loose Cannon but we've doubled the firepower.

ABV: 9.5%

IBUs: 90

Original Gravity: 21.5 P

Hops: Chinook, Simcoe, Cascade

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Player:
Carlsbad IPA

Team:
Triple 7 Brewpub at Main Street Station

Las Vegas , NV

Player Stats:
Inspired by the beaches and beers of southern California, this crisp and dry IPA is loaded with Chinook and Citra hops.

ABV: 8.5

IBUs: 60

Original Gravity: 17P

Hops: Chinook and Citra

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Player:
Palate Wrecker

Team:
Green Flash Brewing

San Diego , CA

Player Stats:
Weighing in at six pounds of hops per barrel, Palate Wrecker stands up to the hoppiest heavyweight in the ring. A complex double-brewing process of mashing, sparging, and hop layering techniques used during a hop crisis define this champion. An abundance of Centennial, Columbus, and Simcoe hops challenge and stun hop heads with an aggressive hop-forward attack. Your palate will recover, but you will remember that last round forever.

ABV: 9.5

IBUs: 100+

Original Gravity: 20.2

Hops: Brewed with Centennial and Columbus hops and dry-hopped with Centennial, Columbus, and Simcoe hops


Player:
Hop JuJu

Team:
Fat Heads Brewery

Middleburg Heights , OH

Player Stats:
The Magical hops cast their spell, the natives chant and the drums beat!! A supernatural beer with a powerhouse of hops. GABF Gold 2013 & 2015 World Beer Cup Gold 2016 GABF Bronze 2016

ABV: 9%

IBUs: 100

Original Gravity: 20P

Hops: NA

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Player:
2XSMaSH

Team:
Southern Tier Brewing

Lakewood , NY

Player Stats:
2XSMaSH is a double India Pale Ale featuring a single hop and single malt. It is brewed with Mosaic hops and Special pale malt. Even simplified to one variety of hop and one type of malt it is amazing how complex the flavor is. Mosaic hops are known for their luxurious tropical citrus notes like passionfruit and work absolutely brilliantly with the richness of Special Pale malt.

ABV: 8.10%

IBUs: 60

Original Gravity: 18.0 P

Hops: Mosaic

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Player:
Imperial IPA

Team:
Second St Brewery

santa fe , NM

Player Stats:
Extremely balanced and gushing with juicy hop complexity

ABV: 9.2

IBUs: 88

Original Gravity: 1.085

Hops: Everything


Player:
Harpoon Leviathan IPA

Team:
Harpoon Brewery

Boston , MA

Player Stats:
This Imperial IPA is brewed with loads of pale malt and just enough caramel malt to provide a sweet malt backbone to balance the hop intensity. We used a mix of our favorite American hops including Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe, and Amarillo to create a complex hop flavor and lingering bitterness. Harpoon's proprietary yeast lends fruity esters, while dry-hopping at the rate of over 5 pounds per barrel produces this beer's massive aroma.

ABV: 10.00%

IBUs: 80

Original Gravity: 22.7

Hops: Apollo, Chinook, Amarillo, Cascade, Amarillo, Simcoe, Centennial

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