#tropic pines india pale ale

[auraeseer]

And next, the arctic palms . . .

[nwbeerguide]

Stopping by @hellbentbrewingsea we decided to check out their three most recent India Pale Ales, Boombox Head, El Camino, and Hazer Eye Surgery. Each with their own unique traits, here are our thoughts. More on @hellbentbrewingsea Boombox Head Out of the can, strong, shaving cream white head resting on a golden pool of clarity. Receding, there’s an antique curtain of lace within the glass. Swirling and sniffing, one recalls notes of tropical citrus, stone fruit, and a bit of pine earthiness. Sipping, tropical citrus greets us, followed by stone fruit and grapefruit bitterness arrive, before finishing with pine bitterness. Overall, Boombox Head IPA has a medium to strong mouthfeel, a noticeable alcoholic warmth, and a bit of bitterness and stickiness. More on @hellbentbrewingsea El Calamino IPA Out of the can, El Camino produces a strong head of shaving cream white, resting on a crystal clear lake of orange. Receding, there remains a curtain of lacing within. Swirling and sniffing, one recalls notes of stone fruit, melon, strawberries, and a bit of pine. Sipping, resiny grapefruit citrus greets one upfront, followed by stone fruit, some malt breadiness, before notes of pine bitterness arrives in the finish. Overall, El Camino has a medium mouthfeel, some alcoholic warmth, and a slight resiny bitterness. More on @hellbentbrewingsea Hazer Eye Surgery Hazy IPA Out of the can, Hazer Eye Surgery produces a strong, shaving cream white head resting on an opaque pool of orange. Receding, there remains an antique curtain of lacing within. Swirling and sniffing, one recalls notes of tropical citrus, including passionfruit, guava, and pineapple, along with stone fruit and orange citrus. Sipping, there're notes of orange and tropical citrus upfront, including oranges, pineapple, passionfruit, pineapple, and guava, followed by some biscuit breadiness, before finishing with some grapefruit bitterness. Overall, Hazer Eye Surgery has a medium to strong mouthfeel, a bit of alcoholic warmth, and some stickiness. . . . #photography #photoftheday #beautiful #instamood #instadrink #instabeer #beer #beerme #beerlover #beerporn #beerstagram #craftbeer #beertography https://instagr.am/p/CsFVXgEpxv1/

[trusthire]

Stone tangerine express

We’re not looking for a sweet concoction to appease the “I want my beer to taste like fruit juice” crowd. In addition to the complexities of the tangerine - the likes of which you can only get by using the whole fruit - we judiciously employ just a hint of the whole pineapple for a banknote (you’d likely not even pick it out of the mix if we didn’t tell you it was there). Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA ABV: 6.7 IBU: 75 Tasting Notes: Hoppy, Fruity, Tropical Fruit, Citrus Food Pairing: Cheese - Fresh & Soft, Chicken Sort. Shop Stone Tangerine Express Ipa Hot Sauce - 5 Oz from Vons. We use bountiful whole tangerine purée, which brings pithy, crisp bitterness to the citrus flavor. They use bountiful whole tangerine pure, which brings pithy, crisp bitterness to the. All-in-all, I find this to be a refreshing change from the typical grapefruit/lemon IPAs that seem to dominate the summer market. OVERALL: Interesting citrus flavors and not being overly sweet, makes for a nice summer beer! And the moderate ABV level, means you can down a few of these on your porch, without getting completely snockered. Escondido, CA United States 6.7 ABV75 IBU Formerly known as Stone Tangerine Express IPA.This aint no just-add-juice approach. MOUTHFEEL: It is medium bodied with a slightly slick texture and a long, bitterish finish. It's a nice experience as the transition from sweet to bitter is smooth, rather than abrupt, like some of the other beers I have tried. Find Stone Brewing Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA, 12 oz at Whole Foods Market. The back-end is medium bitter with more of the same flavors. Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA uses whole tangerine and pineapple pure to create a crisp and bitter citrus flavor that transports you a tropical vacation. TASTE: The front-end is ever-so-slightly sweet with flavors of tangerine and pine. An india pale ale packed with whole tangerine & pineapple and a tropical IPA that transports you to a hop-induced. can, 6.7% ABV, Packaged Date:, Best By Date: ĪROMA: Scents of tangerine and hops with a hint of pine resin.ĪPPEARANCE: Pours a slightly-cloudy, amber-orange with a tall, frothy, white head that dissipates slowly with excellent lacing. Stone Tangerine Express by Stone Brewing Co.

[briantwomeydallas]

The Origins of India Pale Ale (IPA) Beers and How They Differ from Other Types of Beers

India Pale Ale (IPA) is one of the most celebrated styles of beer in the craft brewing world today, loved for its strong hop-forward flavors, rich aromas, and complex profiles. But how did this popular beer style come to be, and what sets it apart from other types of beer?

Let’s dive into the history of IPAs and their key characteristics that make them stand out from the crowd.

The Birth of India Pale Ale

The story of the IPA is closely tied to the British Empire and its colonial history, specifically the 18th and early 19th centuries when Britain had a strong presence in India. During this period, British soldiers, officials, and settlers in India longed for a taste of home, including their beloved beer. However, transporting beer from Britain to India was not easy—long sea voyages through hot, tropical climates caused most beers to spoil before they could reach their destination.

This is where the pale ale, a popular style at the time, comes into play. To make the beer more stable for the long journey, brewers began increasing both the alcohol content and hop levels. Hops are a natural preservative, and the higher alcohol content further helped to extend the beer’s shelf life. Thus, the India Pale Ale was born. The extra hops not only preserved the beer but also gave it a unique, bold flavor profile that was eventually embraced by drinkers, both in India and back home in Britain.

While many believe IPAs were specifically brewed for export to India, there’s evidence suggesting that strong, hoppy beers of this style were already popular in England. However, it was their connection to the India trade routes that solidified the IPA’s place in beer history.

What Makes an IPA Different?

The most striking difference between an IPA and other types of beer lies in its hop profile. Hops are the flower cones from the hop plant used in brewing to add bitterness, flavor, and aroma to beer. While all beers contain hops to some extent, IPAs are known for their high hop content, which gives them their signature bitterness and complex, floral, citrus, or piney aromas.

Here are some key characteristics that set IPAs apart:

1. Hoppiness: The defining feature of an IPA is its intense hop bitterness. Hops contribute various flavors, including citrus, pine, floral, herbal, and even tropical fruit notes. The style highlights these flavors far more than lagers or traditional ales, which usually have more balanced profiles with malt and yeast flavors taking a larger role.

2. Alcohol Content: IPAs tend to have a higher alcohol content compared to many other beer styles, generally ranging from 5.5% to 7.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some stronger versions, like Double IPAs or Imperial IPAs, can reach up to 10% or more.

3. Types of IPAs: Over time, the IPA style has evolved, leading to several sub-styles. For example:

• American IPA: Known for bolder hop flavors, often featuring citrus and pine notes from American-grown hops.

• New England IPA (NEIPA): A more recent variant, characterized by its hazy appearance, juicy hop flavors, and reduced bitterness compared to traditional IPAs.

• Session IPA: A lighter version of the IPA with lower alcohol content, offering the hop-forward flavors of an IPA but with more drinkability.

• West Coast IPA: A particularly hoppy and bitter version of the IPA that emphasizes dryness and clarity, with piney, resinous hop flavors.

IPAs vs. Other Beers

IPAs stand out when compared to other common beer styles, like lagers, pilsners, or stouts, in a few ways:

1. Lagers and Pilsners: Lagers, including pilsners, are typically lighter in both body and flavor, with a focus on crispness and subtle malt character. They are fermented at cooler temperatures with bottom-fermenting yeast, which creates a clean, refreshing profile. IPAs, on the other hand, use top-fermenting yeast and are brewed at warmer temperatures, contributing to more fruity and complex flavors. The hop bitterness in an IPA is much more pronounced than in most lagers or pilsners.

2. Stouts and Porters: While stouts and porters are dark, malt-heavy beers known for their roasted, chocolate, and coffee-like flavors, IPAs emphasize hops. Stouts and porters typically have lower hop bitterness and are more focused on the richness of roasted malts, which makes them very different from the bright, hoppy intensity of IPAs.

3. Balanced Ales: Traditional ales, such as brown ales or amber ales, tend to offer more balance between malt sweetness and hop bitterness. While IPAs tilt heavily towards hops, these other ales often feature caramel and nutty malt flavors that soften the bitterness.

Modern IPA Culture

In the 21st century, the IPA has become synonymous with the craft beer revolution, particularly in the United States. Breweries continually push the boundaries of what an IPA can be, experimenting with different hop varieties, brewing techniques, and flavor combinations. The rise of hazy, juicy, and fruity IPAs has introduced a whole new generation of beer enthusiasts to this style. IPAs now dominate tap lists at craft breweries around the world and continue to evolve with new trends like dry-hopping, fruited IPAs, and hybrid styles.

Conclusion

India Pale Ales have come a long way from their origins as a practical solution to preserving beer on long journeys. Today, they are a global phenomenon, appreciated for their bold flavors, endless variations, and versatility. Whether you prefer the bright bitterness of a classic West Coast IPA or the juicy, smooth haze of a New England IPA, there’s no denying the lasting appeal and innovative potential of this iconic beer style.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-twomey-4a017510/

Brian Twomey Dallas – Medium

https://www.tumblr.com/briantwomeydallas

Brian Twomey (@Twomey_Brian)

https://mustanggrowth.com/Brian Twomey

1 view

https://www.instagram.com/brian_twomey_dallas/

[texasbeernerd]

Wolf Pup Session IPA by Golden Road Brewing Co.

New Year, New Beer! So this is my first Texas Beer Nerd blog of 2018. For the next week’s worth or so of blogs I’m going to write about beer from breweries I have never tried before. Wolf Pup is a session IPA from Golden Road Brewing out of Los Angeles. While I have had countless California beers I don’t believe I’ve ever had a beer made in LA to my knowledge. This beer has a lot of flavor for a session. It definitely has that West Coast tropical hop flavor. This is edged with a little pine. The body is fairly light for an IPA but that’s to be expected with a session. This provides a bit of a pilsnery character. Overall everything is balanced well and Wolf Pup is one of the best session IPAs I’ve ever had.  

[beerselfie]

#Repost @craftyouradventure ・・・ 🗻. 🍺: HFS from @alpinebeerco 📍: Handies Peak, Colorado 📷: @melissapozniak . #craftyouradventure 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 HFS India Pale Ale 6.5% ABV 48 IBUs “SHOUT IT FROM THE MOUNTAINTOPS Yeah, it’s that good! HFS is our GABF 2016 Bronze medal winner in the Strong Ale category. This West Coast-style American IPA is light bodied and full of hop flavor and aroma. It pours a pale gold with a light, fluffy, off-white head. Featuring a combination of Mosaic, Simcoe, and Citra hops, HFS presents a bold tropical fruit explosion with hints of grass and pine balanced by a light and bready malt character.” - @alpinebeerco . 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 🍺 https://www.instagram.com/p/B5K9vTvn3K7/?igshid=poi4rlg2r32n

[wineschool-blog]

The Eight Major Beer Styles in America

https://j.mp/3x2Nljo Did you know there are over 6,000 craft breweries in the United States alone? And the phenomenon is global. People want good beer; artisanal, hand-crafted beers made with love and not by an automated factory that pushes millions of insipid beers to the market every day; people want flavor. Table of contentsAmerican LagerIPAPale AleAmerican StoutPorterWild & Sour AlesPilsnerWheat BeerUpcoming Beer Classes With this in mind, we wanted to tell you about the most popular beer styles today. Beers represent the whole spectrum of flavor and texture, alcoholic strength, and color; beers that you have to understand the complexities of craft beer. Want more? Check out the Philly Beer School! American Lager Let’s start by saying that the best-selling beer style in the world is the American Lager (closely followed by light versions.) You know them well: Budweiser, Miller High Life, and Coors are prominent examples, but they’re not on our list today because, as people learn more about the technical nuances and beauty of craft beers, at least we hope, the popular beer style will fall out of favor. Refreshing Golden Beer Lager in a Pint Glass IPA This style got its name from India Pale Ale. Legend has it; this style was an extra-strong beer made to withstand long journeys through the sea from England to India. Today IPA is just IPA and stands for nothing but its aromatic personality. IPAs are top-fermented beers (fermented with aromatic-enhancing Ale yeasts) that stand out for the high amounts of American or New World hops added to the beer. Hops make IPAs incredibly aromatic. Pine nut aromas and tropical fruit scents like guava and citrus jump from the glass. The otherwise clear beer has a bitter profile, thanks to the hops. Pale Ale A classic beer style with a natural balance between hop and malt aromas. Also, top-fermented, pale ales are more approachable than IPAs; this is the type of beer that you can enjoy all day. With an average, toned-down alcohol strength, a clean profile, and an easy-to-drink personality, this is the craft brewers’ answer to the industrial lagers. Often golden, pale ales have a rich palate and are creamy compared to lagers. American Stout This dark beer is having a moment. It gets its color from the roasted malt used for the style; the dark malt also brings forward the aromas of roasted coffee and dark chocolate. The beers are easily recognizable for their black color and large, tan, foamy head. As with most other dark beers, it’s the malt and not the hops that predominate both on the nose and palate. Strength-wise, you’ll find them in the range between 5% VOL and 7% VOL. Porter Dark malts predominate in this style too, so expect similarities in color and aromas with Stouts. Although similar, they have very different backgrounds, as Porters were invented in England centuries ago to quench the thirst of port workers who needed an energy boost. Today, technically, the only difference between Porters and Stouts is the type of barley used. Stouts are made from unmalted grains, while Porters are based on malted barley, a small but significant difference. For beer drinkers, the preference usually goes to one or the other. Home Brewing Supplies Wild & Sour Ales These are the trendiest beers around, although it’s one of the older beer styles in existence! Producers don’t ferment these beers with selected, store-bought yeast, but with wild, ambient yeast found naturally in their cellars, and the results are always unpredictable and exciting! The spontaneous fermentation adds to the beer a set of funky but pleasant flavors and a most welcomed acidity that makes this beer perfect for food pairings. Amongst this category, you could consider the Belgian Gose, a cloudy, fruity, and tart beer to which producers add a pinch of salt and coriander seeds to make an epic, historical beer. Pilsner Along with the pale ale, this is the beer style you should get if you’re getting started in the realm of craft beer. Pilsner beers were the first clear, bottom-fermenting (lager) beer in the world, developed in the Czech Republic in 1842. The golden-hued, bright, refreshing beer contrasted greatly with the dark, murky beers of the time and soon became the world’s standard. Fresh, easy to sip, subtle malt aroma, and a light but creamy palate, Pilsners are ideal for summer days. Wheat Beer To round up the list, we have the famous wheat beer. This style is accomplished by using wheat instead of or in addition to barley malt. Wheat beers are rich, creamy, full-bodied ales that are both satisfying and addictive. Originally from Germany and Belgium, today, craft brewers around the globe make pristine examples. A characteristic banana note is common, and adding citrus peels to the mixture is also a standard practice — this one you’ll love. Filtered or milky-white wheat beers are not only popular today, but they have also been beloved for centuries. Upcoming Beer Classes A  great way to learn about beer and brewing is to attend a  class at the Philly Beer School! By Keith Wallace https://j.mp/3x2Nljo

[drinkerrs789]

Guide to IPA

Not need to worry; be happy: Guide to IPA

Lager and IPA are two different brands of beer. The main difference between the two is the International Bitterness Unit (IBU). Hop levels are high between 40 to 60 IBU in IPM, while hop levels are low between 20 to 40 IBU in lagers. Go to any bar in the United States and you will almost certainly find the IPA draft on tap. These happy, bold and bitter drinks have experienced a huge increase in popularity and dominated the handicraft beverage industry in the 21st century. And know provide online delivery from liquor store at you home. What makes these drinks so interesting? How do their flavors turn from shore to shore? It is very curious to think about how the concoction of these flowers captured your heart and taste buds in a few moments. How has the humble IPA, originally designed for the long journey of the British colonial empire, been rebranded into a heavyweight that has grown and crafted today? History of the IPA: The story is that traditional English beers were not well exported to the growing British colonies around the world. India, in particular, had a six-month voyage by sea; the beers were often sour, and the heavy porters did not suit tropical tastes. American IPAs began to emerge in the late 20th century, mainly due to the hop-friendly climate in the Pacific Northwest. Taken in the United States. 0% hops can be found in Washington, Oregon and Idaho in the 1990s, many regional breweries were experimenting with IPA, combining different hop variants and complementary flavors. Although American IPAs have dominated the last decade, California legends Lagunitas and Stone Brewing both announced their signature IPAs in the mid-90s. From rappers to sports teams, competition continues across the U.S. coast. While the West Coast was buzzing with clear and crisp IPAs with bitter pine notes, the Beer Sevents in Vermont were literally developing a cult classic: the gentle New England IPA. The unfolding style, like a bad pre-Instagram, selfie, was initially criticized. Its cloudy quality and strained aroma broke the expectations of a traditional beer, but no one could deny the unique taste experience. Not to mention names like Tree House Brewing Company in Massachusetts and Hill Farmstead in Vermont were winning national drink awards beyond the limits of traditional flavors. The ultra-bitter West Coast IPA was suddenly poured with flavors like Peruvian, Melon, Orange and Passion fruit; describing ‘juicy’ and ‘fresh-twisted’, the dancer danced on the packaging. From coast to coast to, Americans fell in love with IPA.

American IPA

: The Brewers created a popular style of IPA in the late 20th century using types of hops engineered in the United States. American IPA can be divided into two camps: West Coast IPA and East Coast IPA. The first American IPA was created on the West Coast with new hop types, Cascade and Chinook. These beers are far ahead with pine, floral and citrus notes and strong bitterness. Type of American IPA: 1) Bells Brewery: Two Heart Alley is defined by its intense hop aroma and malt balance. Absolutely hopeful with the Century Hop Variety in the Pacific Northwest, An important malt body balances the presence of this hop; Combined with the signature fruit scent of yeast in Bell’s house, it was a drinkable American-style India Pale Ale. 2) Ballast Point: Ballast point with Aloha Sculpin, the addition of brooks trois yeast transforms Ballast Point’s award-winning IPA into a tropical oasis with bright and refreshing notes of Peruvian, pineapple, mango and cherry bitters. It also adds a bit of fog to the experimental yeast beer, creating a smooth mouth in the mouth.

What are some popular IPA

Session IPAs are climbing the charts like the Bop of summer time. Constantly top sellers are found everywhere on the shelf; Lagunitas IPA, Founders All Day IPA, Sierra Nevada Happy Little Thing, Hans Island IPA and Bell's two-hearted IP le IPA should not be surprised. However, small regional favorites like Mighty Squirrel’s Cloud Candy IPA always manage to jump in, with notes of papaya and star-fruit in attractive pastel blue cans.

Top selling IPA’s

1) Lagunitas IPA 2) Hoboken cityside IPA 3) Founders All day IPA 4) Goose island IPA 5) Dogfish head 60 min IPA 6) Elysian space dust IPA 7) Anchor Fog Breaker IPA 8) Dogfish Head 120 min IPA 9) Harpoon IPA If you’ve previously avoided IPAs because of their rumored bitterness and high ABV, it’s time to dip your toes into the scary pool behind you. This type of beer has won the beer sales competition every year. You all know there is some liquor store to provide an online delivery to your place.

[nwbeerguide]

Safe to say Elysian Brewing's Juice Dust India Pale Ale can step out of Space Dust's shadow.

Ever since the style known as New England-style IPA was introduced, there has been some confusion around these two terms - hazy and juicy. Afterall, one can make a beer that’s unclarified yet invokes thoughts of orange, grapefruit, or pineapple juice. Meanwhile, one produces an india pale ale that is clarified and inspires those same thoughts. Meanwhile, Elysian Brewing Company has taken the term juicy to a literal level with the release of their latest seasonal Juice Dust Juicy IPA. 

Made with orange juice and zest on top of utilizing hops, Juice Dust Juicy IPA is both a hazy (looking) and juicy (tasting) India Pale Ale. Oh, and except for the change up in malt recipe, the beer is essentially Space Dust with some juice added. Mind you, that’s not what it tastes like. 

Inspired after a research and development session at the brewery, Elysian Brewing’s brewery team experimented with different enhancements to their IPA lineup. Before one brewer mentioned TANG, the brewery team bounced around many ingredients and formulations. 

That’s right, TANG, the then futuristic instant (dehydrated) orange juice made for astronauts. If you’re not familiar, then don’t worry. But they seriously considered the suggestion of including TANG in a beer. In fact, the brewer took the time to combine their flagship IPA, Space Dust, with some TANG and voilà, a recipe was developed. 

From there, the brewery avoided the actual use of tang in a beer and instead looked to sourcing real citrus juice. Making use of both the zest and juice of oranges, the brewery produced 2 or 3 versions with different malt and hops, before settling on malts pale, rolled oats, acidulated, and honey malt. The hops? Well, they stuck with the tried and true Space Dust formula of Chinook, Citra, and Amarillo. 

Having taste tested at their pubs, the brewery felt they had a winning formula before mass producing their newest Juicy IPA - Juice Dust.

But how does it taste?

Out of the can, Juice Dust produces a hefty amount of off-white head, resting on a semi-hazy pool of orange. Receding, there remains a wreath of lacing inside the glass.

Swirling and sniffing, we recover notes of orange zest, tropical pineapple, and some stone fruit.

Sipping, we recover notes of grapefruit, orange zest and juice, some pine resin, tropical citrus, along with honey and caramel sweetness.

Overall, Juice Dust has a strong mouthfeel, a noticeable alcoholic warmth, and a lingering bitterness accented by some juiciness.

When compared with their year-round product, Space Dust, Juice Dust definitely comes across as something you’d mistakenly drink a couple of. We say mistakenly, because at 8.2% alcohol by volume, you’d better make sure you have a ride home, if you suck down a few of these in one sitting!

During a live stream product introduction and interview session, we posed the question to the brewery, asking if Juice Dust could be promoted as a year-round product or if it was another season, similar to Dank Dust in 2023. The response was optimistic Juice Dust could be promoted to year-round availability. But that’s really up to the public’s overall support of the release. As the initial launch, back in late Q1 (e.g. January - March), responsiveness has been pretty high. 

Final Thoughts. 

With the addition of real fruit juice, modifications of their malt recipe, while keeping the hops the same, Juice Dust is different enough to stand outside of Space Dust’s shadow. Whether it will be available in 2025 is up to the brewery. And, it will be up to you, the imbiber who loves juicy, slightly hazy, india pale ales. Until then, consider picking up a six-pack of Juice Dust, shared with three or four of your friends, hopefully outside in the day's warmth. 

[craftbastards]

Packet - Lock IPA Series #1 (Big Ditch)

Brewery : Big Ditch Beer : Packet - Lock IPA Series #1 Style : IPA / India Pale Ale Variance : None

9 / 10

Packet up packet in, let me begin. I came to win, battle me that’s a sin. I won’t ever slack up, punk you better back up. Try and play the role and yo the whole crew’ll act up. Could there be a better theme song for a beer this good? I didn’t think so. The only thing I would recommend is NOT jumping around because if you spilled even a single drop of this I’m pretty sure a single tear would roll down every craft beer drinker’s cheeks like a Native American chief watching somebody litter on their land. I’m pretty sure I’ve only been to Buffalo once or twice but I had no clue this brewery existed so it looks like I need to start planning a trip ASAP because these guys have received the rose on the Beer Bachelor show that is my drinking life. A righteous wave of mango and pineapple juice starts things off with a near perfect mix of bitter sweet before some pine mixes in with some resinous hop flavors and a shit load more bitterness before ending with some more tropical and citrus flavors mixed with that sticky icky heavy hop flavor that really elevates this above most of it’s competition. Even though Buffalo has a shit football team, they clearly know their way around a beer which I’m guessing goes hand in hand because there are probably many nights that the town needs to drink away their sorrows so they might as well drink delicious craft like this outstanding brew. If you are the new kid at Craft High make sure you don’t get bullied like Hannah Baker but definitely pick this beer up because it’s the perfect crash course into the New England style IPA. As for you senior class shit heads drinking up a storm on a daily basis, pick this up and thank me later because these guys are a hidden fucking treasure that everyone should be searching out. Prost!

Written by: Steve B.

[good-beer-fella]

Brew of the Night Columbus IPA Columbus Brewing Company Columbus, Ohio Pale orange, with grapefruit, pine, and tropical fruit aromas India Pale Ales were originally brewed to withstand long ocean voyages by increasing the quantity of hops and malt used in their Pale Ale predecessors. Our take on IPA pours pale orange with a balanced malt presence and finishes with a combination of grapefruit, pine, and tropical fruit notes from Pacific Northwest grown hops.(Source Untappd) #cheers #beer #beerstagram #drinkstagram #beers #beerselfie #beerporn #simplybcf #drinking #drinks #instabeer #beeradvocate #beerlife #beertime #craftbeer #beergeek #beersnob #beerme #beertography #beernerd #drinkup #drinklocal #columbusbrewingcompany #ohiocraftbeer #ohiobrewery #ipa (at Hangman Crossing, Indiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B04mKFKFLj_/?igshid=utwfmdn2gejy

[lostboroughbrewing]

5 IPA styles that you need to know

If you’re a craft beer lover, than you know how popular IPAs are. Walk into almost any tasting room or craft beer bar and you’ll see one or more of these brews on their tap list. But while you might see many beers called “IPAs” you might have noticed that the style has many variations within it. To really understand this ultra-popular brew, though, we need to go back to the beginning.

A growing style

As popular as IPAs are in America, the English are responsible for creating the style. This might seem a little confusing when you remember that IPA stands for India Pale Ale, but if you know a little history, it makes much more sense.

As the story goes, back in the late 1700s to early 1800s, English sailors traveled to all the corners of the British Empire, including India. The sailors dosed their English Pale Ales with extra hops to make sure that the beer was preserved for their entire journey. Not only did the hops help make the beer last, but they also gave the beer a bitter, hoppy flavor. Thus a new style was born, characterized by its prominent hop flavor, IPAs grew in popularity for a while, but faded into the background in the 20th century.

Recently, the style has once again come to dominate beer lists, this time in craft breweries throughout America. So much so, that “IPA” has come to represent a broader category with several different substyles.

At Lost Borough Brewing, we’ve experimented with many of these substyles including British IPAs, American IPAs, DIPAs, and more, but if you walk into our tasting room and aren’t entirely sure of what to expect when you order and IPA, here’s a quick breakdown of some of the most popular sub styles.

English

The OG IPA, English-style IPAs are characterized by hope that have a floral, spicy, herbal, earthy, or even citrusy-orange hop aroma and bitterness. While the hops in this brew do shine through, English IPAs have more of a malty backbone than many of their American counterparts. In fact, some English IPAs balance their hops with a toast, bready maltiness.

If you’ve ever had our Hopchester British IPA, you know what’re talking about.

American

When you order an American IPA, you’re in for a pint that has an intense hop aroma and flavor packed with American and New World Hops. You could pick up flavors ranging from citrus, floral, pine, resin, spice, tropical fruit, stone fruit, berry, melon, and more. Sometimes these brews are dry-hopped for even more hop aroma. American IPAs are decidedly hoppy and bitter and have less malt characteristic than an English IPA.

We’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with American IPAs in our Brewer’s Choice series, and some of these beers are so popular, we’ve made them again!

New England

New England IPAs (NEIPAs) fall under the category of American IPAs. They have an intense hop aroma, and a relatively low bitterness, and often taste fruity with notes of stone fruit, citrus and tropical fruit. New England IPAs are often described as “juicy” and can be hazy or opaque.

We have so many delicious, fruity IPAs, that it’s hard to feature just one! Next time you’re in the tasting room, ask us for the juiciest IPA on tap.

West Coast    

Like New England IPAs, West Coast IPAs fall under the category of American IPAs, but where NEIPAs have a low hop bitterness and fruity flavor, West Coast IPAs have an intense hop bitterness and notes of citrus, pine, and floral. Where NEIPAs are described as “juice bombs” West Coast IPAs are often called “hop bombs.”

Double, Imperial

Craft beer lovers know that when they see “Imperial” in the name, it means that the beer is going to be strong, and Imperial IPAs are no exception. Imperial or Double IPAs take the style to its max with a strong, compex hop flavor and a high ABV.

One of our most popular beers, Space Nugget, is a Double IPA. Our customers like it so much that not only do we brew it frequently, but we also can it for distribution every time we do a canning run. If you’ve been in the tasting room recently, you might have also seen Pink the DIPA Dragon on tap. This Double IPA’s hops give the been an intense dragonfruit flavor that make it a delicious, unique choice.

That’s not all

While these are all popular sub styles of IPAs, this isn’t a complete list. There are Black IPAs like our Oblivion Black IPA, Sour IPAs like our Forbidden Juice Sour IPA, Rye IPAs like our Jack Rabbit Rye-PA, and many, many more.

Ready to refine your palate? Head over to our tasting room and get a flight of the different IPAs we have on tap!

This Behind the Beer Story was written by Amy Brooks: Amy is a beer enthusiast with a penchant for prose. A master writer and Certified Beer Server, she combines her two loves to help breweries tell their stories. For cool beer pics and recommendations, follow her on Instagram @amyondraft or reach out via email amy@contentondraft.com

[wineschool-blog]

The Eight Major Beer Styles in America

https://j.mp/3x2Nljo Did you know there are over 6,000 craft breweries in the United States alone? And the phenomenon is global. People want good beer; artisanal, hand-crafted beers made with love and not by an automated factory that pushes millions of insipid beers to the market every day; people want flavor. Table of contentsAmerican LagerIPAPale AleAmerican StoutPorterWild & Sour AlesPilsnerWheat BeerUpcoming Beer Classes With this in mind, we wanted to tell you about the most popular beer styles today. Beers represent the whole spectrum of flavor and texture, alcoholic strength, and color; beers that you have to understand the complexities of craft beer. Want more? Check out the Philly Beer School! American Lager Let’s start by saying that the best-selling beer style in the world is the American Lager (closely followed by light versions.) You know them well: Budweiser, Miller High Life, and Coors are prominent examples, but they’re not on our list today because, as people learn more about the technical nuances and beauty of craft beers, at least we hope, the popular beer style will fall out of favor. Refreshing Golden Beer Lager in a Pint Glass IPA This style got its name from India Pale Ale. Legend has it; this style was an extra-strong beer made to withstand long journeys through the sea from England to India. Today IPA is just IPA and stands for nothing but its aromatic personality. IPAs are top-fermented beers (fermented with aromatic-enhancing Ale yeasts) that stand out for the high amounts of American or New World hops added to the beer. Hops make IPAs incredibly aromatic. Pine nut aromas and tropical fruit scents like guava and citrus jump from the glass. The otherwise clear beer has a bitter profile, thanks to the hops. Pale Ale A classic beer style with a natural balance between hop and malt aromas. Also, top-fermented, pale ales are more approachable than IPAs; this is the type of beer that you can enjoy all day. With an average, toned-down alcohol strength, a clean profile, and an easy-to-drink personality, this is the craft brewers’ answer to the industrial lagers. Often golden, pale ales have a rich palate and are creamy compared to lagers. American Stout This dark beer is having a moment. It gets its color from the roasted malt used for the style; the dark malt also brings forward the aromas of roasted coffee and dark chocolate. The beers are easily recognizable for their black color and large, tan, foamy head. As with most other dark beers, it’s the malt and not the hops that predominate both on the nose and palate. Strength-wise, you’ll find them in the range between 5% VOL and 7% VOL. Porter Dark malts predominate in this style too, so expect similarities in color and aromas with Stouts. Although similar, they have very different backgrounds, as Porters were invented in England centuries ago to quench the thirst of port workers who needed an energy boost. Today, technically, the only difference between Porters and Stouts is the type of barley used. Stouts are made from unmalted grains, while Porters are based on malted barley, a small but significant difference. For beer drinkers, the preference usually goes to one or the other. Home Brewing Supplies Wild & Sour Ales These are the trendiest beers around, although it’s one of the older beer styles in existence! Producers don’t ferment these beers with selected, store-bought yeast, but with wild, ambient yeast found naturally in their cellars, and the results are always unpredictable and exciting! The spontaneous fermentation adds to the beer a set of funky but pleasant flavors and a most welcomed acidity that makes this beer perfect for food pairings. Amongst this category, you could consider the Belgian Gose, a cloudy, fruity, and tart beer to which producers add a pinch of salt and coriander seeds to make an epic, historical beer. Pilsner Along with the pale ale, this is the beer style you should get if you’re getting started in the realm of craft beer. Pilsner beers were the first clear, bottom-fermenting (lager) beer in the world, developed in the Czech Republic in 1842. The golden-hued, bright, refreshing beer contrasted greatly with the dark, murky beers of the time and soon became the world’s standard. Fresh, easy to sip, subtle malt aroma, and a light but creamy palate, Pilsners are ideal for summer days. Wheat Beer To round up the list, we have the famous wheat beer. This style is accomplished by using wheat instead of or in addition to barley malt. Wheat beers are rich, creamy, full-bodied ales that are both satisfying and addictive. Originally from Germany and Belgium, today, craft brewers around the globe make pristine examples. A characteristic banana note is common, and adding citrus peels to the mixture is also a standard practice — this one you’ll love. Filtered or milky-white wheat beers are not only popular today, but they have also been beloved for centuries. Upcoming Beer Classes A  great way to learn about beer and brewing is to attend a  class at the Philly Beer School! By Keith Wallace https://j.mp/3x2Nljo

[mvdc1]

New Items Jan 6, 2020

Portland Maine’s Lone Pine Brewery Limited Release: 

Chaos Emeralds!

6/4 Pack 16 oz Cans Item # 02104  $78.00

1/6 Bbls Item #  02105  $120.00

I wanted to share part of an email I received last week from the Lone Pine Director of Sales Michael Saklad:

We also were pleased to receive some great industry accolades during 2019.  First we received word that we were named the 5th fastest growing brewery in the United States.  After some careful consideration one of the top four were removed from that bracket so we were moved up to the number 4 position.  That was just that much sweeter.  Again, this is a direct result of all your hard work.  Next we were awarded the Gold Brewer Partner of the Year at the NBWA convention in Las Vegas.  This was an amazing award to receive and be recognized by wholesalers from across the nation.  Finally at the Great American Beer Festival we were awarded the Bronze Medal for Chaos Emeralds in the Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale category.  Being the only New England brewery to be awarded a medal in the category, combined with the fact that there were 167 contestants in the category, makes this medal a great achievement for us.

NEW Truly :  Watermelon & Kiwi!

4/6 Packs Item # 72926  $30.00

Truly Watermelon & Kiwi delivers tropical refreshment with juicy watermelon and tart candied kiwi flavors. Enjoy the sweet upfront taste and crisp, clean finish.  (5%)

Limited Release from our LOCAL Notch Brewery:

WHO LOVES THE SUN - BLONDE ALE!

1/2 Bbls Item # 33213  $175.00

A light, refreshing blonde ale with a mélange of kiwi fruit, fresh strawberries, and citrus flavors. Fermented and conditioned cold with a Kolsch yeast, and dry hopped with Styrian Dragon hops.(4.5%)

[jmuo-blog]

New Post has been published on https://jmuo.com/how-to-pair-ipas-and-other-hoppy-bitter-beers-wit/

How to Pair IPAs and Other Hoppy, Bitter Beers Wit...

amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "fresh17-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "cooking"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "Kitchen"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "51fe4d035c7af8dc5928e6f5e5b79c4e"; amzn_assoc_default_browse_node = "284507"; amzn_assoc_rows = "4"; amzn_assoc_design = "text_links";

[Photographs: Vicky Wasik]

Editor’s Note: Welcome back to our series on beer pairings, in which Michael Harlan Turkell, coauthor of The Beer Pantry, will walk us through six different beer flavor profiles and the foods that go best with them. Read our first post in the series, on crisp and clean beers, for guidance on pairing food with amber lagers, pilsners, kölsch, and more.

More

BEER!

We love it. And you’ve voted. See which is the best American beer city.

Over the past decade or two, IPAs have become among the most popular craft beer styles in the US, representing 25% of all craft beer sales. Marked by a generous addition of hops, which balance out the malty base, IPAs pair well with a wide array of spices and flavors, making them a great way to expand your palate for both beer and food simultaneously.

IPAs aren’t the only beers that belong in the hoppy and bitter category, which includes amber ales, barley wines, ESBs (Extra Special Bitters), and pale ales. But these styles all began with British colonizers in the 1700s, who fortified their beer with hops and higher alcohol content to make it more shelf-stable for the long journey to India, giving birth to the first of the so-called India pale ales, or IPAs.

The large quantities of hops that you’ll find in IPAs make them undeniably bitter, with some rating over 100 IBUs (International Bitterness Units), which is beyond what humans can perceive. But not all beers in this category are so crazily hopped as IPAs. For example, ESBs, despite their full name, are actually much less bitter than, say, pale ales. In barley wine—which is in fact a beer, and a strong one at that, with typically twice the alcohol of an average brew—the bitterness of hops, though noticeable, is tempered by the high ABV. Amber ales (which are simply pale ales with a more caramelly flavor profile, and not to be confused with American amber lagers) tend to be lower on the bitterness scale because they’re well balanced with malts.

Among IPAs, too, there’s plenty of variation: Trendy, juicy New England IPAs, characterized by prominent aromas of stone fruit, citrus, and melon, are hop-forward but not all that bitter. Milkshake IPAs have light and bright hops, low bitterness, and a creamy mouthful due to the addition of lactose (milk sugars) for a more full-bodied beer. It’s worth remembering that hops are also seasonal—with any beer, the level of bitterness, as well as its overall flavor profile, will be affected by not only the variety of hops used but the unique qualities of each season’s hop harvest.

The common thread among this wide range of hoppy and bitter beers is their ability to cleanse the palate. They wash away whatever was there before, eliminating lingering flavors and resetting your taste buds for the next bite.

IPAs saw a resurgence in the US in the 1970s, after a period of lapsed popularity following Prohibition. That’s around the same time that California cuisine got its start, and when terms like “farm-to-table” and “fusion cooking” were introduced to our collective vocabulary. Bitter lettuces started replacing iceberg on salad plates in home kitchens, and more assertive flavors, like cumin and chili peppers, found their way onto our dining tables. Strong cheeses, like Gruyère and blues, began showing up among what had been a fairly bland selection of processed orange cheese available in the States. And, indeed, IPAs and other beers in the hoppy and bitter category are well suited to complement these bolder flavors and richer tastes.

The bitterness of hops is excellent at counterbalancing spices and spicy food. Hoppy and bitter beers are also great when paired with mouth-coating fats: They’re made to cut through cream sauces, cheese, fried foods, and bacon, preparing you to enjoy another bite of your BLT or wings. And they help tone down sugars in earthier ingredients, like sweet potatoes and carrots, while still highlighting their most intrinsic qualities—in essence, making a carrot taste more like a carrot.

Overall, hoppy and bitter beers can take some competition on the palate; rather than fighting strong opposing flavors, they amplify the subtleties of both the food and the beer. That’s why they work so well with French fries dipped in aioli, allowing you to taste equally the humble potato and the garlicky mayonnaise.

When pairing food with a really hoppy beer, one strategy is to learn more about the flavors of the hops and introduce similar flavors into your food. A beer heavy on Cascade hops will be citrusy, while Centennial, Chinook, and Amarillo hops tend more toward pineapple (though not tropical, like Nelson Sauvin). Simcoe hops taste unmistakably of pine sap, making them a natural companion for root vegetables, fattier game meats, and other foods that bring fall to mind. Of course, many brews incorporate multiple varieties of hops, producing more idiosyncratic flavor profiles.

In hopes of identifying the ideal dish to pair with a hoppy and bitter beer, I called my Beer Pantry coauthor, Adam Dulye. To highlight this beer category, our book includes recipes ranging from a green salad with goat cheese croquettes to a braised pork shoulder in adobo and even a classic carrot cake with a creamy frosting. What single cookable recipe could adequately represent all of the flavors that hoppy and bitter beers play well with?

For inspiration, we decided to look to Viennese schnitzel—a lean piece of meat, typically veal, that’s pounded until tender and thin, then breaded and fried. But we swapped out the veal for pork, both because it’s more accessible and because it allows you to choose from a range of quality and cuts. Instead of marinated cucumber salad on the side, Adam devised a spicy take on mayo-free coleslaw.

The resulting meal incorporates many of the most prominent tastes and textures that go well with these beers: fried, spicy, and creamy. The flavors are big, to match the boldness of the beers, and every mouthful hits all the right notes—the perfect ratio of breading to tender meat in the schnitzel, and just enough heat in the coleslaw to cut through its creaminess. Each sip of beer will ready you for the next wallop of a bite.

This post may contain links to Amazon or other partners; your purchases via these links can benefit Serious Eats. Read more about our affiliate linking policy.

amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "true"; amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "fresh17-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "cookware"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "All"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "b45319dac495d29e17b5eff312392025"; Source link

[nwbeerguide]

Made in cooperation with @barleybrowns, @balebreaker's latest edition of Frenz India Pale Ale furthers the community discussion. A beer that evokes thoughts of grapefruit citrus, tropical citrus, and pine, this is a beer every bit as evocative of the Pacific Northwest. https://instagr.am/p/CbT8QSBu8Vc/