I’ve been trying to figure out how to decide a winner in this match for several days now.  I knew after both of these beers advanced in the last round that it would be a tough call, and it would seem that was a correct guess.  For this round, I’ll be switching up how I write my posts.   These beers have already proven that they can compete with the best, but now it’s time to get down to it and figure out which one is truly the better brew.  To do this, I’ve decided to sit down and approach this round somewhat similarly to the “Describe yourself in three words” question that occasionally pops up in job interviews here and there.   While tasting these beers yet again, I’ve gone back and re-read my previous thoughts and my reasons for my earlier decisions to come up with the following (in no particular order):

In one corner, the Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA: Complete; impressive; stylistic; a definite “go-to” brew.

And in the other corner, the Southern Tier Phin and Matt’s Extraordinary Ale: Balanced; refreshing; reliable; truly extraordinary ale.

Check back later for my decision, and the winner of this match.  But, don’t forget to keep voting until the polls close at 3PM!