I like India Pale Ale but find the American-style IPAs produced by most Australian brewers to be too heavy and malty for my taste.

 

Can anyone recommend an IPA that is lighter, crisper and 'hoppier' (ie: more bitter)?  I believe this is called the 'British style'.

Holgate do a nice IPA (road trip), but if you like something less malty, more "hoppy" then go for the Mt Macedon Pale Ale - imo one of the best ales in Australia right now.

 

Try this brand. Absolutely superb. About $24 for a 6 pack from Dans

http://piratelife.com.au/

Hands down this is my favorite in this style (not for the faint of heart though as it a flavor bomb that packs quite a punch at over 7%abv

 

Sierra Nevada - Torpedo

 

https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sierra-nevada-torpedo-extra-ipa/59261/

+1 on the Pirate Life.

 

Btw - Merry Christmas Alan!

 

Cheers, Dave.

Pirate Life hands down make the best IPA and IIPA in Australia. Not sure if they would be to your tastes though. 

 

Vale IPA is pretty good value. It's a bit lighter, tastes great and you should be able to find it at Dans. There are a few others but I don't think you'll find them outside of SA.

On 24 December 2016 at 10:49 AM, Tubularbells said:

Hands down this is my favorite in this style (not for the faint of heart though as it a flavor bomb that packs quite a punch at over 7%abv

 

Sierra Nevada - Torpedo

 

https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/sierra-nevada-torpedo-extra-ipa/59261/

Great choice, however not light.....there is a reason it's called Torpedo............. 3or 4 of these and you are sunk....

On 26/12/2016 at 11:13 PM, SETSergio said:

Great choice, however not light.....there is a reason it's called Torpedo............. 3or 4 of these and you are sunk....

 

not to be confused with torpedo juice!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo_juice

 

2 minutes ago, Ian McP said:

 

not to be confused with torpedo juice!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo_juice

 

Nasty stuff...................

Just now, SETSergio said:

Nasty stuff...................

 

On 26/12/2016 at 11:13 PM, SETSergio said:

Great choice, however not light.....there is a reason it's called Torpedo............. 3or 4 of these and you are sunk....

if you like Sierra Nevada try Founders

https://foundersbrewing.com

light: try their Session IPA

heavy: try their Centennial IPA

their porter is outstanding!

https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/porter/

2 minutes ago, Ian McP said:

 

if you like Sierra Nevada try Founders

https://foundersbrewing.com

light: try their Session IPA

heavy: try their Centennial IPA

their porter is outstanding!

https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/porter/

Absolutely..........The All Day IPA is a fav of mine...........you have great taste Ian 

American but definitely my fave IPA by far, lovely from a glass (yes, I am a heathen).

 

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/199/709/

Did anyone else think this thread was going to be about iso propyl alcohol!

Barossa Valley Brewing - Hop Heaven Easy IPA

Little Creatures.

IPA's from non leaded to high octane

 

https://www.brewdog.com/beer/headliners

45 minutes ago, Ian McP said:

IPA's from non leaded to high octane

 

https://www.brewdog.com/beer/headliners

 

Excellent suggestion, the Punk is an awesome IPA.

On 1/4/2017 at 0:45 PM, Ian McP said:

 

not to be confused with torpedo juice!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torpedo_juice

 

 

 

Is that what the main character is making in "The Master" (2012)?

On 1/5/2017 at 4:18 PM, GregWormald said:

Little Creatures.

 

 

Now my go to beer.  I had it for the first time about 6 months ago and now my fridge is permanently stocked with it!

 

On 1/4/2017 at 0:11 PM, Darren69 said:

American but definitely my fave IPA by far, lovely from a glass (yes, I am a heathen).

 

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/199/709/

+1 Ballast Point Big Eye IPA
hops 'til you drop.. recommended
 

Just around the corner from me and great beers.

The London IPA

http://www.bacchusbrewing.com.au/collections/ipas-double-ipas/products/bot734

And for a bit more punch, but very balanced the Mosaic

http://www.bacchusbrewing.com.au/collections/ipas-double-ipas/products/bot335

Cheers,

Steve

Coopers Sparkling is an English IPA I'm told. I find it quite a heavy drink. Alcohol is 5.8%.

Fullers IPA or McEwan's IPA

2 hours ago, Kaynin said:

 

 

Is that what the main character is making in "The Master" (2012)?

indeed!

1 hour ago, mwhouston said:

Coopers Sparkling is an English IPA I'm told. I find it quite a heavy drink. Alcohol is 5.8%.

 

Has the alcohol content dropped? I thought it was more than that.