{"id":1864,"date":"2009-12-05T14:52:24","date_gmt":"2009-12-05T19:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2009\/12\/05\/now-drinking-%e2%80%93-getting-hopped-up-for-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2010-02-27T06:56:53","modified_gmt":"2010-02-27T11:56:53","slug":"now-drinking-%e2%80%93-getting-hopped-up-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.calvertgames.com\/cgblog\/2009\/12\/05\/now-drinking-%e2%80%93-getting-hopped-up-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Drinking \u2013 Getting hopped up for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

The awaited triumphant (so says me) return of Now Drinking<\/em> featuring a Holiday extravagant selection of good, better, best IPAs.<\/p>\n

Abita Jockamo IPA<\/em><\/b>
\nThis Abita IPA<\/a> has been in and out of my rotation all year. It is a nice IPA, featuring a 6.5% ABV, and it is just under $9 for a six pack, which makes it a decent offering for an everyday IPA. Is this the perfect IPA? Not really, which is the reason it is not a mainstay in my rotation, but it does make the occasional appearance. Beer and Cigars gives this IPA an R+<\/em>; not sure WTF that means, so let\u2019s call it good, just not a true classic.<\/p>\n

Lagunitas Maximus IPA<\/em><\/b>
\nI am always on the lookout for different IPAs; call it a slutty little guilty pleasure. I enjoy traditional India Pale Ale, and Lagunitas Maximus IPA is a nice little addition to my rotation. At 7.2% ABV, it is probably a little intense for a tailgate, and the price, $11 for a six pack, makes it a little high for a mainstay in my rotation. Call me a cheap ass beer drinker. Sometimes you have to pay for quality, but I tend to say around under the $8.99 mark for my drinking pleasures.<\/p>\n

I think Liquid Diets<\/a> sums this IPA up best:<\/p>\n

Overall, this is a pretty enjoyable beer, but it didn\u2019t blow me away. I have had some other IPA\u2019s this summer (Caldera, Torpedo, Anderson Valley) that I have liked quite a bit more, but it\u2019s a solid contender and for hops lovers, the bitterness does build about 50% through the glass, but there\u2019s nothing separating this from leagues of other good IPA\u2019s out there.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019ll call Maximus IPA better than average, but there are other IPAs that I will probably reach for first. <\/p>\n

Dogfish 90 Minute Imperial IPA<\/em><\/b>
\nSaving the best for last, 90 Minute IPA<\/a> is something of a treat; dare I say delicious on the taste buds, and it damn well better be for something around a Hamilton for a four pack. No matter, I think Courtney<\/a> paints a pretty picture, and we all know the \u2018Bin loves some green!<\/p>\n

A bottle of 90 Minute IPA offers up a relaxing 9% ABV, which is absolutely perfect for a nightcap on a cold winter night. This has to be my current favorite non-tailgating, non-everyday IPA. Top shelf beer? You betcha!<\/p>\n

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