India pale ale (IPA) continues to be one of the most popular styles in the beer universe. For many, the family of hop-forward ales is their first experience with craft beer, and homebrewers often cut their teeth with a batch of IPA.
Use the resources below to brush up on your IPA knowledge.
Understanding IPA
IPA is an umbrella of styles taking influence from brewing cultures across the country and around the world. Discover the intricacies among the family of various IPA styles.
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Innovations in IPA
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Milkshake IPA Demystified
Think of milkshake IPA, and you might think craft beer has gone too far or that it’s an abomination. But it doesn’t have to be! By adding a low level of sweetness, fruit acids in milkshake IPA are slightly offset, allowing fruit and hop flavors to shine.
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0 IBU IPA
The goal, loosely based around adding the hops post-boil, is a unique and controversial one because it goes against the status-quo of what makes an IPA an IPA—hopped throughout the boil to give a noticeable bite of bitterness.
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Big, Brut-iful IPA
It’s dry, it’s spritzy, and it’s the latest installment in the continuing evolution of India pale ale. Brut IPA is here, and it might be your new favorite beer style.
Cooking with IPA
Ready to Make an IPA?
IPA is one of the most common styles of beer made by homebrewers, and you can do it, too! Pick an IPA homebrew recipe and follow along with our Easy Guide to Making Beer at Home video below.
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