BAH GAWD - that's Founder's All Day IPA's music! If I'm going to declare Carton BOAT a winner against a lager, it's only fair that I go apples to apples and match it up against a classic of backyard drinking. Available to pretty much everyone, Founder's All Day is usually a go to for BBQ's when trying to buy on a larger scale. If I ever find myself scrambling for a beer at a bar with lesser local options, Founder's All Day and/or Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale are always good options. The beer is straight up citrus and pine and much, much better when consumed fresh. It's a little heavier and maltier than Carton's BOAT which inevitably gives the edge to Carton's session ale. Back in the dark days of pre-2016, I'd see myself buying this all the time, but with Carton's regular canning rotation, All Day IPA is more of a once in a while now.

VERDICT:

I like both Founder's All Day IPA and Carton BOAT a LOT. They are consistenly in my top 5 session ales and I don't see them being knocked out of there any time soon. The art of the session ale is something that can be challenging and not very many people can pull off quite well. With New Jersey craft beer booming, it's nice to know that our state has a gold standard for session ales that we can all appreciate. With that said:

Carton BOAT: 4.5 / 5

Founder's All Day IPA: 4.25 / 5

I love that we live in a day and age where so many options are available. I just love Carton BOAT. Choice is always nice though. I can go with Stillwater's Yacht when I'm in one of those lager obsessed moods or get a case of Founder's All Day for any upcoming BBQ's or just stroll down to the brewery or a local bottle shop and get a 4-pack of BOAT. Either way, to all of you who get to enjoy any of these, neither will disappoint. Salud!