chrrie

I love surprising my hophead boyfriend with new craft beer to try. He's an IPA guy. Problem is, I don't really know anything about beer and it's hard for me to find a pattern amongst what he has liked, especially because I don't drink. I'd love if it if you could make some recommendations for something new to try or guide me in the right direction on what to look for when scouting out new brews! I've gotten him the following so far:

Bear Republic - Racer 5 (loves)

Green Flash - West Coast IPA (loves)

Speakeasy - Big Daddy (loves)

Russian River - Pliny the Elder (thought it was okay, too high alcohol %)

Ballast Point - Sculpin IPA (loves)

Firestone - Double Jack (okay)

Heretic - Evil Cousin (likes)

Really appreciate any feedback! I've got a lot of respect for what you do!

This stuff is all gold and is going to keep me busy for a while. You're a Bay Area beer savant.

Bay Area indeed! However, I love road trips and I've been looking for an excuse to get some Jacks Urban Eats in Sacramento. Heading up to Winters seems like the perfect opportunity. Thanks!

I think we may have tried Blind Pig. We got a flight when we went up to hang out at their bar in Santa Rosa and there were a bunch on there, but I was too busy eating chicken wings to remember which one he liked the most. Funny thing about Drakes, we JUST got some the other night and it was a huge hit, so I think I'm going to track down the others you mentioned!

More info on the Oregon Trail screenshot on your cube wall?