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Exploring the World of IPA

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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Modern Day IPAs

Zymurgy Magazine Article

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The Many Variations of IPA

Homebrew Con Video

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The Colors of IPA

Zymurgy Magazine Article


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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.

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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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