Any suggestions for ipas for a gift?

[moose35]

Any recommendations?
My step dad likes ipas what should I look for?
Any good beer stores in the westwood area?
Thanks

 

[jShort]

Any recommendations?
My step dad likes ipas what should I look for?
Any good beer stores in the westwood area?
Thanks

I don't know the area, but I usually ask if there's anything fresh in the back. A lot of places don't put the good stuff on display because people will buy it all immediately. But if you're only looking for a 4 or two, they'll get it for you.

 

[jmanic]

And what IPAs does he typically enjoy?
Is it west coast (Lagunitas, Stone) or is he on the NEIPA Hazy Train?

Quick look at BeerMenus lists Haworth Wine & Spirits-
They have a nice selection of the NEIPAs, but sell by the can, so it’ll be a little pricey. From their list, I like Foreign Objects and Fat Orange Cat.


Woodcliff Lake Wine & Liquor also has a nice selection of NEIPAs, and does 4 or 6 packs, so pricing will be better.
Good selection of Industrial Arts there.

Craft 303 over the border in Tappan, NY also has a nice selection (small, but good) but mostly by the can, so a little more. Here Grimm is the go-to.

But as Germy said, check freshness.
Most NEIPAs will have canning dates on them, pass if more than a month old. Especially if they are on the shelf.

 

[Paul H]

There is a Bottle King in Paramus and they used to stock Industrial Arts and Singlecut couple of months back. Not sure about now.
But I do know that the Bottle King in Wayne still does so I cant imagine why Paramus would not.

 

[terrabike01]

@Sven Migot is an IPA expert

 

[moose35]

And what IPAs does he typically enjoy?
Is it west coast (Lagunitas, Stone) or is he on the NEIPA Hazy Train?

Quick look at BeerMenus lists Haworth Wine & Spirits-
They have a nice selection of the NEIPAs, but sell by the can, so it’ll be a little pricey. From their list, I like Foreign Objects and Fat Orange Cat.


Woodcliff Lake Wine & Liquor also has a nice selection of NEIPAs, and does 4 or 6 packs, so pricing will be better.
Good selection of Industrial Arts there.

Craft 303 over the border in Tappan, NY also has a nice selection (small, but good) but mostly by the can, so a little more. Here Grimm is the go-to.

But as Germy said, check freshness.
Most NEIPAs will have canning dates on them, pass if more than a month old. Especially if they are on the shelf.

Thanks @jmanic
Ended up going to craft 303
Here is what I randomly selected
How did I do?

 

[jmanic]

Thanks @jmanic
Ended up going to craft 303
Here is what I randomly selected
How did I do?
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Excellent selection!
He’s sure to enjoy.

 

[MadisonDan]

Thanks @jmanic
Ended up going to craft 303
Here is what I randomly selected
How did I do?
View attachment 114269

nailed it.
wood drink

 

[Magic]

There is a Bottle King in Paramus and they used to stock Industrial Arts

You can drive another ~20 minutes to the source of the Arts.

Is BK good? Probably less than 5min away but never been.

 

[Paul H]

You can drive another ~20 minutes to the source of the Arts.

Is BK good? Probably less than 5min away but never been.

The one in Wayne and Paramus is decent.

 

[GSTim]

Bottle King in Livingston has a great local IPA section. The Hillsborough BK is pretty good also.