Earlier today, the 22nd annual Double IPA Festival was held at the Bistro in Hayward, California, and after a virtual fest last year, this year it was back to a more typical festival, complete with people and sunshine. I got there early for judging again this year, and instead of being sequestered in the dark, dank basement out of the view of the beautiful Bay Area sun — which is where we usually are — we were again outside under a large tent in what was a beautiful, sunny, hot day. We judged Double IPAs and Triple IPAs for most of the morning and part of the afternoon, before choosing our favorites in both category.
Double IPAs
- 1st Place: There Does Not Exist Psychic Advisor
- 2nd Place: Danville Brewing Chux Double IPA
- 3rd Place: Russian River Pliny the Elder
- Honorable Mention: Ghost Town Gallows Humor Double IPA
Triple IPAs
- 1st Place: Wondrous Triple Cuff
- 2nd Place: Russian River Brewing Pliny the Younger
- 3rd Place: Faction & Slice Collaboration Mounds of Green
- Honorable Mention: Revision Dr. Lupulin
People’s Choice Awards
- Double IPA: Wondrous Brewing LOADY
- Triple IPA: Russian River Pliny the Younger