Alabama Boss Tries Double IPAs | Craft Brew Review

[@silentwolf662]

This guy is absolutely amazing to watch. Glad he came back with rated red.

[@MikeWoffy]

Don’t look now, but Alabama Boss is becoming a craft beer guy right before our eyes.

[@Ratedred]

😳

[@ghostwhite1648]

Once the tongue is adapted to the bitter, you can’t drink pissbeer anymore.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

@@ghostwhite1648, been a beer brewer and winemaker/meadmaker for over 30 years... you couldn't pay me enough to drink these craft beers... pure garbage.

[@woofylover]

I love drinking along with Alabama Boss, I swear I need the Alabama Boss Craft Brew Review episodes twice a week! I have no doubt watched every Craft Brew Review at least 4-5 times!!!

[@jfoss1974]

The disappointment on your face that you liked the first one…. You were so torn cuz you were ready to hate it all! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@alucard3600]

I am not the biggest IPA fan either because of the bitter bite a lot of them have, but for what ever reason I find the doubles to be a lot more smooth and dare I say enjoyable than the regular ones, I will actually order them on occasion to try one out I haven't had before.

[@pb6270]

They tend to have more of a warm booziness and sweet/malty backbone. Ifeel the same way

[@DoctorSess]

Yeah despite all the extra hops the extra malt balances it out. New England IPAs tend to have that slightly smoother, maltier profile.

[@mk_cichlids]

That's what happens. The more you try, the more you will find that you like. And once your taste buds get too used to it, you won't want to go back to light beer anymore.😂

[@Elandur]

Nah, fuck that, fuck IPA's. I'll take a Coors Light or an 805. Or some mead. I can do Mead. If IPA's are an acquired taste, I haven't acquired it yet after dozens of "Oh just try this one! It's not that bitter, you'll like it! It tastes just like X, Y, and Z!". I'll leave those for y'all. I've sucked diesel through siphon hoses that tastes a lot better.

[@ghostwhite1648]

Exactly! Once your taste buds are opened up to bitterness, beer (and coffee) become so much fun to drink

[@ryandunham9282]

ya you have to get used to drinking it i never liked any heavy beers but over time if you drink some beers foreign to your taste buds it might change over time.

[@koffeetechshow]

Voodoo ranger imperial IPA for me! Love this shit now 😂 my opening into beer was shock top, then loved yuengling and busch lite, still do just not as much but LOVE voodoo ranger. Now that im writing this, i need to get more shock top and yuengling... 🤣

[@walterwhite640]

That goes for any alcohol foo. The more you drink it the less you taste it lmao

[@christopher.cordova]

Once you start to enjoy IPA’s there’s no going back!

[@darkguardian50]

Hazy IPA's are like an Imperial IPA (somewhere between a regular IPA and a double IPA) but the selection of hops is aimed at flavor rather than bitterness. Hops are usually more fruit forward versus hops with high alpha acid count (more bitterness). The hazy IPA's are further intensified in the flavor department by having little to no filtering, which gives them their name. Many (but not all hazy ipas) employ liberal use of hop bursting and dry hopping which is often why they are more expensive than a standard ipa, as you use a far greater quantity of hops versus say a traditional 60 minute or 90 minute boil schedule. I'm not an IPA guy myself but I definitely brewed a few of what would now be considered hazy ipa's back when I was still home brewing.

[@joshuaspence3926]

Well done Alabama Boss! You’re a pleasure to watch!

[@thebrewingsailor9172]

Hazy IPAs and Double IPA/Imperial IPA (DIPA for short) have 3 Main Differences. 1) ABV: A hazy IPA will clock in at 6 - 9% ABV. A DIPA goes from about 7.5 - 10%. Though If you see a hazy with >8% it will probably be called a Hazy DIPA 2) Hops: (Aroma/Flavor) Hazy IPAs are about hop flavor and aroma, not so much the bittering. They will have large late boil hop additions and very large Dry Hop additions. That would be hopping in the fermenter towards the end, or after fermentation is complete. When I say large, I'm talking 3 - 5 lbs of hops per barrel of beer. They also tend to focus on Hops that convey fruity, juicy, citrusy or tropical flavors and Aromas. DIPAs meanwhile have larger early boil hop additions resulting in a much higher bittering. This is reflected in the IBU rating (International Bittering Unit) on the can. They will also have late boil and dry hop additions, just not as large as their Hazy cousins. They can have similar hop flavors to a Hazy, but also have hops that convey Piney, Floral, or Spicy flavors and aromas. 3) Appearance: DIPAs do not have to be hazy or unfiltered. It's perfectly on style to clear them up with fining agents such as Irish Moss, Whirlfloc Tablets, BioFine, or run them through a filtering process to remove the hazy. They will generally be a bit dark in color than Hazys. On the SRM scale, come at 6 - 14 which would be a rich golden color to amber Hazy IPAs as the name suggests, are dependent on that haze. The beer is crafted to the tiniest detail to include, grain bill, when and how much hops are added, and water chemistry to ensure that haze in the beer is opaque, that stays in suspension, and gives off the almost glowing appearance Hazy IPAs are known for. Their color are generally lighter than DIPAs coming in at 3 - 6 on the SRM scale which is pale yellow to orange. Bonus Tip: Just because a beer has a high bittering rating, doesn't necessarily mean the beer will actually be bitter. For example, many Imperial Stouts, Barleywines, and Triple IPAs, have very high bittering rates, but because the beer has such a high Final Gravity, that is to say there is a lot of unfermented sugar left in the beer, the high bittering only takes the edge off, or balances out the sweetness. So, when you see a high bittering level, it's important to remember that the bitterness your perceive on your tongue, might not be anywhere near as high as the IBU rating would suggest. 2nd Bonus Tip: If you really want to unlock the aroma on the beer, pour it a little harder. Get more head on the beer. The head is a great conduit of aromas to your nose and if you can smell something better, that will add to your tasting experience. Here are the style guidelines from the Beer Judge Certification program used to judge these beers at competitions. Style 21C Hazy IPA: www.bjcp.org/style/2021/21/21C/hazy-ipa/ Style 22A Double IPA: www.bjcp.org/style/2021/22/22A/double-ipa/ Cheers and happy drinking!

[@coopercoming8524]

So I don’t like the bitter ipas but wanna try a good stout , I’ve heard some are sweet or some of the bourbon aged ones are good any recommendations

[@CrazdDeftone]

Welcome to the craft beer family! There is plenty of room for everyone.

[@MrHabs]

I hated IPAs when I was younger. At 41 maybe my taste buds changed. That being said I can no longer drink a six pack of them. But they're a really, really good winter drink. Which might be a reason why they're not big in the south. It's gotta be cold. It's like a beer stew on a snowy day.

[@adambennett2176]

Man we love Alabama boss!!!!

[@lucdout4294]

Alabama Boss for president

[@spencercarpenter7975]

Amen

[@DerekLB]

Hazy IPA just means that it's not filtered. Also they're made with hops that have more of a fruit forward taste profile. Some times oats are added to make for a softer mouth feel. A double IPA just refers to the alcohol content. A single is usually 6 to 7 percent. A double is usually 8 to 9 percent. Triples around 10 to 13 percent. DDH is double dry hopped which is where extra hops are added after the boil to get the fruit flavors out of the hops without the bitterness. I'm not surprised that you liked the doubles because they add more malt to up the alcohol percentage. This in turn can make them a little sweet.

[@mitchellpark7157]

So the Double/Imperial IPA or Stouts actually does more to increase the alcohol content than anything, but it also tends smooth out the flavor profile, not guaranteed to though. My preference in IPAs is a double/imperial.

[@Falconsgang8988]

im glad he finally got his bowl of side pretzels

[@shawnd4120]

Might just be the best s*** on KZbin! Please don’t stop drinking IPA’s and filming it! 😊

[@elsenorgatito]

Remember: 2 voodoo fruit 9.5% 19.4oz rangers (employee hippy owned) after work will get you nice and toasty and you can tell your wife you only had two beers! Ive done it enough that my wife has caught on, but still!

[@TheQats]

Next we try triple and quads

[@Ratedred]

Hey hey hey, let's not get TOO rowdy.

[@ashsteele7361]

"In my mouth it was bitter, but when I swallowed it was fun!" Yeah sounds like my average Friday night 😂

[@DroneStrike1776]

We need Ashla Taylor to be guest star in these beer reviews. She was one of the funniest back then. Her fishing and DIY were entertaining.

[@finboymartin5916]

Edmuds is one of the best local brewery I’ve tried

[@timtimtimmay4654]

Boss is my spirit animal when it comes to IPAs. Nope nope nope nope, and NOPE. Where's my lager or stout?

[@MrJoshsut1]

He needs to try Milkshake IPAs. I'd love to see his reaction to some of them out there.

[@alucard3600]

I have had a Peach, and a pineapple milkshake IPA, and I loved both of them, even though I am not really an IPA fan. A semi local brewery to me named Fire Forged brews them and they have a new one I have not tried yet called Pool Honeys Peach Milkshake IPA, that is a different one from the other peach they made.

[@MrJoshsut1]

@@alucard3600 BOTM's Up from eagle park brewing in Milwaukee is my top favorite. Followed closely by El fruiti boi from Bewilder brewing Company in Salt Lake City Utah and Blueberry whirl from Southern Tier Brewing Company in Lakewood NY.

[@douglasfrompa593]

Hate to say this but our taste buds get used to a flavor. maybe like flavor blindness. So maybe the hop flavor is growing on you. at least the IPAs are often strong beer. And Bud light pulls ahead in the category of beers to pour out on the curb to remember your "homies". Used to be that hoppy crap.

[@Luis-mz6dx]

Have Alabama boss try wine dressed up

[@Abe.narvaez]

This is a good idea 😅

[@Ratedred]

It’s not the worst idea 🤔

[@ThaPABproductions]

Double IPAs can also be hazy. Not all hazys are doubles; not all doubles are hazy. But they can be both. Like a vin diagram

[@KING-FU]

In my own experience and introducing new beer styles to friends, initially it can be a mental hurdle, but once they’re open to experimenting with more, most everyone’s palate matures and learns to appreciate more complex and extreme taste profiles. It’s quite similar to becoming an experienced wine drinker… most ppl don’t start out liking a full bodied, complex, high ABV Cab-Sav, Malbec, or Zinfandel. It’s fun watching Red go through the process with beer and saying he doesn’t understand why he likes some IPA’s now. 😋🍻

[@alejandroramirez4470]

it's still tough to digest a barrel age stout, barleywine or wild ale. I prefer red wine though over the lighter color options.

[@BadgerBlue]

This was fun to watch as someone who likes IPAs

[@southernboy37]

Real beer

[@rickmiller8893]

Do you remember as a kid, the slime out of the little red machines at the exit of the grocery store? A lot of those tastes just like that stuff smelled. Why I usually passed on ipas.

[@ryanwalker9472]

It seems like colder climate folks like the heavier beer. When I order an ipa I like to hang out in the 6.5 to 7. Abv and maybe 65 to 80 ibu. Idk what it means but higher ibu seems to be more bitter.

[@renyaw1963]

It’s hard for light beer drinkers to step out of your comfort zone. But the boss man is giving it a try.

[@TheCustomEverythingChannel]

Heck yea another great video

[@ryantaylor3945]

It is funny bc his process trying these reminds me of hating IPA's in college and then slowly trying more and more and eventually loving them. lol

[@MayorofNumber3]

I’ve always found the double and triple IPAs are a lot more palatable but mess you up quicker

[@neocommenter]

As an IPA drinker I agree Strata hops alone is nasty.

[@JackBWakeham]

Looks like 4 hazy NE Double IPA's and two that are more West Coast leaning Double IPA's, decent that one of each style was in the top two.

[@dylancoric1194]

What beer do you like?? I’m new to the craft beer scene ‘the entire beer scene tbh as I just turned 21’ … IPA’s are all I’ve seen & tried

[@TimothyDowden-lu6ft]

Love the vids bro informational and funny.

[@jurgenvoogt1638]

This is my favorite video of you. Love it ❤

[@Ratedred]

Thanks for watching!

[@tylerhorn3712]

Hazy tends to come with a bit of grapefruit flavor around here. IPAs allways feel a bit overhopped, but not in a bad way. Just significant hop flavor on the palate.

[@Victor-nv3ez]

Keep these videos rolling

[@kworks6858]

I would like to see a low carb beer shootout. I found a couple of great beers on the Mexican beer review. Keep up the good work Boss!

[@claytonkeever2992]

Voodoo Ranger hazy IPA 9.5 Juice Force is the best middle ground you can get.

[@TheEverLovingOutdoors]

You're getting the taste for IPA's 😂 it happens 🎉

[@jaydostal8640]

This is my first time seeing your videos. I thank you sir. I hate ipas and didnt even know they made double ipas. Im always against buying them but maybe after watching some more videos i might change my mind. I love the way you so bluntly test them. Just got a new subscriber.

[@thatsjustparker_]

Holy snap! This channel is back??

[@vordt4139]

Boss for president!!

[@jeffwise3851]

IPA's used to be good...about 30 years ago. Then over hopping became a thing. Anything over about 30 IBU tastes like cat piss smells. That's my take on it anyway.

[@frankf684]

Over hopping is no longer a trend.IBUs aren’t the big selling point anymore.Hazy IPAs range 20-40 IBU.for comparison sam Adams has 30 and Seirra Nevada is 39

[@user-kz9yq6ci6u]

I love Hazy IPAs but doubles are usually a little much for me. Also it definitely somethings that grows on you, my brother would drink em a lot around the time i was coming of age and so i started with them and thought it was disgusting but enjoyed the buzz so i just assumed thats what beer tasted like and after awhile i really began to enjoy IPAs

[@alejandroramirez4470]

double and even triple can be very enjoyable but I like to spread out my drinking. Depending where you get one, you won't be served a full pint according to state law. If you still like a good hop bitterness pilsner is great but for some fruit flavor hefeweizen and other wheat beers are great.

[@AbyssalExos]

I don't think I've ever had an IPA I typically drink miller high life it's cheap and tastes good 2 32oz for $5.80 But the other day I tried Pacifico for the first time about $3 more for 2 32oz But it has a clean crisp taste I liked it supposedly it's rated as the best Mexican Lager

[@Ratedred]

Try Founder's All Day IPA if you want a decent entry level taste test!

[@SBG420]

that clown shoes is fire

[@ubertuna1]

When IPAs are on, they're great. When they're off, it's the worst thing you can drink. Get your hands on a La Cumbre Elevated my man :)

[@slimeblood-]

0:58 Quote of the day

[@hellspawned616]

I drink some Triple and Quad IPAs that come in at 10.2% and 11.6%. Some of them are unfiltered so you get some floaters.

[@AB-sy5hb]

When I first drinking beer in my younger days, I hated IPA’s, now I drink them all the time. It helps to get quality IPAs though.

[@NoNaNaNameeee]

Do making woopie from Icarus brewing, they’re a brewery out of New Jersey and I am very pick about my ipa’s, I highly recommend Icarus in general but making woopie was my introduction to them

[@greggh.748]

Try Goose Island's, "Tropical Beer Hug" 9.9%. Imperial IPA Tasty!

[@unafflictedgaming]

Bro when I go fishing an hour away from me in TN, there's a little gas station by the fishing spot that has these. I always get one at least. So freaking good and strong, all I need is 2 to last all day lol

[@bob77576]

In my experience if a beer in unbalanced it can taste more bitter than it really is, and proper balance can make a more bitter beer pallatable

[@justinbranham7708]

Edmund's Oast simply does. not. miss. If you really want your mind blown, get your hands on some Plasma Gun when they do some. Its a mind fuck for sure. It has no business being as smooth as it is for as high as the ABV is.

[@ScottADunn]

Give Juice Force a roll. It’s amazing

[@nixternal]

I wasn't expecting that at all Boss. I am an IPA fan, on the hoppy bitter side more so than the fruity side. Double IPA's I haven't been fond of myself, and I was just waiting for the yuck face on every single one of them. I'm surprised. You ever make it up to the windy shitty, I have a couple of craft joints you will definitely enjoy! Cheers!

[@vladtepes9614]

IPA's give me the best room clearing farts.

[@grammont]

Doubles are way better than ipas. And they also give you double the hangover in my vast experience

[@ThorntonWillie]

I dont like all ipa's but there are a few i really like mainly the ones that have that pine note at the end so good. I never really liked lager beer.

[@jacrispyofficial98]

I use to hate IPAs too until I started tasting different ones all it took was trying Troeg's Lucky Holler Hazy IPA at one of our parties and I was hooked ever since its cool to see you found two IPAs you enjoy drinking Bro Cheers 🍻, I like craft beer but I will never let it turn Me into a beer snob!

[@scoth2930]

Need to try Revolution Brewing out of Chicago. Their Imperial Anti-hero is my favorite…when you can find it

[@them_damn_rocks1617]

Prior to about 10 years ago pretty much all beers except wheat beers and very dark beers were crystal clear. If your beer was cloudy you were a shitty brewer. The haze craze changed all that.

[@MKF30]

Awesome video! He also reminds me of the guy from Duck Dynasty.

[@Bennybot90]

Alabama Boss is the man!

[@superchargenurse]

Love your channel....these seem some lovely beers

[@joshman1444]

We want a Alabama beer review of all domestic beers and AB Has to pick a favorite

[@brentmorris5573]

So glad this show is back. I’d love to send you some beers from indiana to try on the show.

[@Ratedred]

Give us some recommendations!

[@michaelnichols5777]

I fucking love a good hazy double NEIPA now you have to try a triple IpA😂

[@frankf684]

Hop butcher is one of the best IPA brewers in the US.

[@mathewtrites875]

Glad to see ya find a couple you liked! The beer world is an absolute mess with marketing at this point, especially IPA's. Hazy/New England/Murky/Foggy/Juicy, all the same damn thing. Super unfiltered look, more about hop flavors than bitterness, aromatic. West Coast are supposed to be the super bitter bombs, but they've gotten a bit less aggressive thankfully. American style really doesn't mean anything anymore. Double/Imperial/Triple/Quadruple/whatever, just means more hops and malt, higher ABV, generally not more bitter, more often sweeter, more flavorful even, all depends on thr hops and timing at that point. Super wild and crazy and confusing, I know. 🍻🍻 thanks though!

[@alejandroramirez4470]

people have to start looking into the hops used for the ipas they do or don't like. Citra for sure is common. Some IPAs have been coming out as single hopped too.

[@JohnThomas-tb5kd]

Wish he had tried Snakehandler, Alabama’s best Double IPA

[@redinthesky1]

Grapefruit and Grass clippings.

[@2BWB615]

I think that is just about the same way I would have rated those beers.

[@Mike_Y.]

4 sons is an awesome brewery. No joke try the peanut butter and jelly sour

[@tylerhughes5420]

Yall gotta do belgian beers... dubbel tripel wit bier etc

[@georgevickery758]

Clown Shoes Space Cake is outstanding.

[@adammyren8279]

Double bitterness doesn't necessarily mean more bitter taste as the mount of bitterness is in contrast to the amount of alcohol.

[@mitchellmcfarland8875]

I DO NOT like IPAs. I absolutely love a number of Double IPAs that I have tried. Something with also doubling the malt balances it out better to make it a more enjoyable beverage for me. Lived in Charleston for a few years and Edmund's Oast absolutely brews some fantastic beers.

[@gulag_gary2125]

Get this man some TIPAs

[@warwolf88]

sometimes u convince yourself u dont like a certain style of beer then u try it and u wonder why u hated it so much

[@warbabyx]

LOVE IT

[@dBResult]

It's ballast point brewing company watermelon dorado double ipa time

[@celticnorthman3615]

Love this guy!!! LMBO!!!!

[@Dommiboy03]

Recommend trying Voodoo Ranger next pretty decent

[@brandtcarroll9316]

Should have gone with the Double Bastard from Stone.

[@andrews192]

Gotta do a California IPA day from the main places. See how he feels on cali beers. Stone brewery Golden road brewery Brewery X Black Plague Brewery BoomTown Brewery AleSmith brewery

[@alejandroramirez4470]

I know you can't name every big one but Firestone walker is pretty good. Double hopnosis was enjoyable imo.

[@caseyrogers573]

You’re expanding your palette.

[@kushwookie420]

Alabama boss should try voodoo ranger, he might like it.

[@martinkasper197]

Dirty Beer is unfiltered... In Germany we call this Landbier (country beer)...

[@RedboRF]

a pile of gold against bucket of horse piss, Boss will end up being the most loyal IPA / DIPA enthusiast out there.

[@xfactoruwd]

He should Try Tree House beers from Massachusetts

[@37Seven37]

Those hazy IPAs taste like they got abit of bong water added into them. I still like them but I like all types of beer lol. Only thing I'm opposed to is beer that's too expensive.