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Volo IPA Challenge Smashbomb vs. My Bitter Wife
Volo IPA Challenge Smashbomb vs. My Bitter Wife
Hey now that its over who do you think won. Yes, I know voting was done at the bar in a blind tasting but what do you guys think.
Smashbomb is my vote!
Smashbomb is my vote!
I was under the impression that it was going on all week long.
In all the other rounds, Great Lakes My Bitter Wife has always had the highest score with Smashbomb very close behind. Will be hard to tell. Sometimes you just get a bad cask and it can cost you the whole challenge.
Either way, both brews have been very enjoyable. I just wish someone would get it to market so we can enjoy it on a more regular basis.
In all the other rounds, Great Lakes My Bitter Wife has always had the highest score with Smashbomb very close behind. Will be hard to tell. Sometimes you just get a bad cask and it can cost you the whole challenge.
Either way, both brews have been very enjoyable. I just wish someone would get it to market so we can enjoy it on a more regular basis.
I've tasted both but I think it is like comparing apples to oranges....both brewers pursued different directions in constructing a big IPA with 2 distinctly different results.
From what I have tasted, nothing in this market comes close to Smash Bomb for balance, finished rounded character, depth and layering of both hops and malts....but that's what I prefer in an ale, others have different evaluation priorities.
From what I have tasted, nothing in this market comes close to Smash Bomb for balance, finished rounded character, depth and layering of both hops and malts....but that's what I prefer in an ale, others have different evaluation priorities.
Aventinus rules!
I totally agree with you there its very well balanced and those citra hops dont hurt eitherpootz wrote: From what I have tasted, nothing in this market comes close to Smash Bomb for balance, finished rounded character, depth and layering of both hops and malts....but that's what I prefer in an ale, others have different evaluation priorities.
Well the voting is over and it looks like My Bitter Wife reigned supreme! I thought that Smashbomb would take it, so well done to Mike at Great Lakes for pulling out what seems to be somewhat of a upset.
Now can we expect a few bottles of My Bitter Wife showing up at Great Lakes in Project X bottles?
Now can we expect a few bottles of My Bitter Wife showing up at Great Lakes in Project X bottles?
Based on the best samples I have had of the Smashbomb, I would say it won hands down. Based on the "worst" samples of Smashbomb, its a much closer competition. I just find that the Smashbomb has delivered a pretty varied amount of citrus presentation on tap. I don't know if that reflects different batches, the venue serving it (I've had it at Volo, Beer Bistro, CW, and Bryden's now, with mixed results a the same venues even), days since the keg was tapped etc.
Both are rather good beers, and frankly I think its awesome that we have enough decent IPAs in Ontario finally to bother having a competition!
Both are rather good beers, and frankly I think its awesome that we have enough decent IPAs in Ontario finally to bother having a competition!
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you can find both on tap in TOTheSevenDuffs wrote:Does Great Lakes bottle My Bitter Wife at all? Is it available for growler fill at the brewery? How can I get my hands on this one to try?
Same goes for Smash Bomb ...
great lakes bottles my bitter wife occasionally a few bombers at a time. call the brewery before you go.
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Thanks. I guess I will have to call the brewery.matt7215 wrote:you can find both on tap in TOTheSevenDuffs wrote:Does Great Lakes bottle My Bitter Wife at all? Is it available for growler fill at the brewery? How can I get my hands on this one to try?
Same goes for Smash Bomb ...
great lakes bottles my bitter wife occasionally a few bombers at a time. call the brewery before you go.
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Peter will usually hook up those interested with pre-release bottles for sampling/ gospel spreading purposes as well.TheSevenDuffs wrote:Thanks. I guess I will have to call the brewery.matt7215 wrote:you can find both on tap in TOTheSevenDuffs wrote:Does Great Lakes bottle My Bitter Wife at all? Is it available for growler fill at the brewery? How can I get my hands on this one to try?
Same goes for Smash Bomb ...
great lakes bottles my bitter wife occasionally a few bombers at a time. call the brewery before you go.
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Or just come down to London. We're a friendly bunch and we don't bite. And we won't charge you $20 for parking.matt7215 wrote:you can find both on tap in TOTheSevenDuffs wrote:Does Great Lakes bottle My Bitter Wife at all? Is it available for growler fill at the brewery? How can I get my hands on this one to try?
Same goes for Smash Bomb ...
great lakes bottles my bitter wife occasionally a few bombers at a time. call the brewery before you go.
Smashbomb is on at Chancey's right now.
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