OTM - IPAs tend to lose their hop punch when they aren't fresh. The malt takes over and the hop smell isn't good. I'm guessing that it what you're smelling.
Adroit Theory is kinda like our area's Wicked Weed. They are super small and really push the limits on all their beers. But since they are so small and do very limited runs, they can get pricey.
Matty - I can see that being an issue but Heady is Heady. So so good.