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Old 03-15-2014 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Timbo
Is that their Rebel IPA? If so, I did a taste test about two weeks ago, vs. the Torpedo. I poured the two, side by side, and then sipped them, alternating one sip of each until they were gone.

The Torpedo was just a tiny bit hoppier, and it is 7.2%, vs. the Rebel IPA, which poured a shade lighter, was very good, smooth, and 6.5%. If I can't find Torpedo, I'll buy the Rebel. But if they are both on the shelf, at the same price, I'll get the Torpedo.
A friend of mine handed me a Ruthless Rye IPA (also Sierra) last weekend claiming it was "as good as Torpedo". Skeptically, I agreed to try it (in the name of science, of course). It was good, very smooth. I'd recommend it.