On tap at Beef Trust, sharp IPA fruiting nearly undermines piquant Madagascar vanilla beaning and kiwi-like dragonfruit subtlety of bold pinkish amber hybrid. Lemony orange-peeled grapefruit, pineapple and peach tang gains crisply bitter edge (and latent herbal smidge) to contrast lightly creamed vanilla sugaring that fades at the juicy citrus finish. In the can, milk-sugared vanilla creaming absorbs yogurt-soured dragonfruit-passionfruit adjuncts uniting snappy grapefruit-orange rind bittering and tart juniper-nipped red currant zip. Halfway thru, marshmallow sweetness digs in, picking up strawberry rhubarb, peach, mango, guava and kiwi snips.
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BOLERO SNORT SNOWBULL FIGHTS IMPERIAL IPA
On tap at Plank Pizza, lightly fluffed hazy golden amber “ice cream milkshake” gains lightly embittered grapefruit rind and orange pith juicing. Creamy vanilla sugaring holds ground against piney juniper snatch. Like a Creamsickle, its vanilla-glazed orange sweetness really stands out while tertiary peach, pineapple, tangerine and mango fruiting dabs oats-sugared malting. In the can, Orange Creamsickle succulence, milk-sugared vanilla sweetness and marshmallow goodness contrast yogurt-soured lemon meringue tartness.
INTERBORO TASTES LIKE CELEBRATION WEST COAST 2X IPA
On tap at Ambulance, pleasingly unfixed winter warming Sierra Nevada Celebration knockoff brings forth dried apricot-fig-orange spicing, candied tangerine tartness and pekoe tea-induced mineral graining to compete favorably with usual IPA suspects such as lemon-perfumed grapefruit zesting and resinous pine hop bittering. Not quite Celebration but something else pretty good.
TROEGS GOLDEN THING DRY-HOPPED DOUBLE IPA
Friendly piney citrus resonation sweetened by pale malt sugaring and tart lemondrop tingle for commonplace moderation. Grapefruit-peeled orange rind bittering contrasts spicy peach, pineapple and mango tropicalia. Serve to deserving proletariats. 
SIXPOINT BINARY
On tap at Stone & Rail, dryer-than-usual Imperial IPA promotes sharp grapefruit and orange rind bittering above moderate herbal hop dankness, resinous pine and floral whims.
EQUILIBRIUM FLUCTUATION DOUBLE IPA
On tap at Ambulance, ‘perfectly unbalanced’ medium body stays crisply clean. Bitter yellow grapefruit rind and brisk orange rind sharpness guide spicily tangy tropical fruit punch. Mild vanilla creaming sweetens ancillary mango, guava, peach, tangerine, papaya and peach juiciness to contrast minor wood tones and herbal nips settling below its splashy citric core.
EQUILIBRIUM THE BEAST ARISE LIKE YEAST DOUBLE IPA
On tap at Ambulance, well-balanced Imperial India Pale Ale does fine job re-creating “creamy fruit salad,” as sweet honey malts drape tangy grapefruit, orange, pineapple and mango juiciness above resinous pine slumber.
FOREIGN OBJECTS SOL IN GEMINI IMPERIAL IPA
On tap at Poor Henry’s, fairly expansive New England-styled IPA brings tropical mango-papaya-passionfruit-pineapple fruiting and limey orange rind bittering to stinging juniper-licked alcohol burn. Zesty citric-perfumed hops pick up piney residue while lemon meringue tartness flutters by.
MIKKELLER FREDDIE MURKURY
On tap at Poor Henry’s, rounded tropical fruiting graces creamy vanilla-frothed caramel malt base of delightful Imperial IPA dedicated to flashy Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury. Evenly spread grapefruit, orange, tangerine, peach, mango and pineapple tang perked up by sweet floral perfumed notions contrasting light piney hop astringency. Heady 9% ABV hidden well.
EDMUND’S OAST VIRIDI REX DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Poor Henry’s, relaxing double dry-hopped Imperial IPA (with sinister 9.5% ABV) caresses tangy grapefruit, orange, mango, papaya and tangerine juiciness with lightly creamed oats-flaked pale malts. Mild lime blossom adjunct adds teensy souring to the zesty citrus fray.
MAGNIFY MOST IMPORTANT MEAL DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Shepherd & Knucklehead – Haledon, milk-sugared pastry powdering glides thru mild fresh-brewed coffee roast to engage vibrant floral-fruited nature of richly well-rounded IPA hybrid. Creamy caramelized vanilla froth licks the lips as juicy yellow grapefruit, navel orange, peach, mango and pineapple tanginess rises above chicory coffee-stained peppering, leaving mild hop-charred astringency upon sweet-milked java jaunt.
MAGNIFY MAN AND MACHINE IMPERIAL INDIA PALE ALE
On tap at Shepherd & Knucklehead – Haledon, sessionable double dry-hopped IPA loads wood-dried citrus zest above oats-sugared pale malting. Yellow grapefruit tartness, piquant lemon sunshine and mild mandarin orange sweetness gain nutty caramel reminder over time, contrasting its finishing dry wood-toned citric bittering.
