Reader Poll: To Hop 15 or Not To Hop 15?
We have a quandary of sorts.
Hop 15 or Not?
As you may know, we’re supposed to brew and release our epic double IPA, Hop 15, a couple of times a year — August and February. Well it’s almost February now, but we’re doing so well with our other double IPA, Mongo, that’s it a little difficult to justify tying up major tank time to brew a batch of an IPA that is, uhhh… let’s just say not for the faint of tongue. So there’s some back and forth going on behind the scenes as to what we should do.
Some of the crew says “Mongo be damned, we need to brew a big, fat batch of Hop 15 and get that hop monster out to our customers far and wide.” Another faction says “we can’t go without Mongo, let’s skip Hop 15 this time and maybe we’ll brew it in the summer.”
And then there’s a third, middle of the road group, that thinks brewing a smaller batch and sending it into limited (read: no bottles and who knows who will get it) distribution is the best solution.
Needless to say, we’re kind of at an impasse. So we’re kicking it to you, the consumer and asking what you think. Should we go whole-hop, half-hop or skip it altogether? Vote in the poll below and let us know.
Hop 15 or Not? — You decide
Should we brew Hop 15 even if it delays another IPA?
- Yes, brew a big batch and send it into full distribution (69%, 341 Votes)
- Okay, brew a smaller batch and send it into limited distribution (18%, 87 Votes)
- Nah, don't bother brewing Hop 15. I won't miss it. (13%, 65 Votes)
Total Voters: 492
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As long as it’s the old school recipe all will be well! Last few batches have been somewhat lacking…
Duh,
The people have spoken. What did you think?
Hop 15 all the way.
well, also note, you’re asking diehards who look at your website or signed up to follow on facebook. If you asked the mass market this question you might get a whole other answer.
I, of course, say Hop 15 full release
so your going to replace a alpha king, bistro gold medal winner with Mongo? Please don’t do this!
Yes on Hop 15. And not only that, but get rid of Mongo and go back to Wipeout please.
You guys not only need to brew Hop 15 full time but also make it available at Costco for those of us that drink mass quantities of this fantastic dbl ipa
Hop-15 4 Evar
This sounds absolutely amazing and I want a chance to try it. Brew the biggest batch possible and distribute to MA.
I used to buy Hop 15 as my go to double IPA, I’m not a Mongo fan. I buy Green Flash Imperial IPA now instead. Dump Mongo, bring Hop 15 back on an everyday basis.
Please don’t skip on the Hop-15! And don’t nix Mongo either. Mongo’s been great since last summer, but I’ve got a real craving for some Hop-15.
15 is the best ever!
Hop 15 > Mongo
What a silly question.
Of course you should make me some.
But just enough.