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The IPA, king of modern beers
IPAs have become a dominant craft beer choice, representing 40% market share. However, many drinkers misunderstand their origins rooted in British colonial commerce, as modern interpretations have shifted focus from historical significance to innovative flavors.
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Why Storing Craft Beer Cold is Crucial
Storing craft beer cold is crucial for maintaining its quality, freshness, and aroma, as higher temperatures expedite chemical breakdown and flavor loss. Freshness, particularly in modern hop-forward beers, significantly impacts taste. The author advises always keeping beers refrigerated, being wary of import quality, and avoiding temperature fluctuations to best enjoy beer as intended.
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Exploring the IPA Craze: Hazy vs. Clear
IPAs continue to dominate the craft beer scene, with various substyles like hazy, sour, milkshake, and Brut IPAs emerging. The debate centers around hazy vs. clear IPAs. Journalist Jim Vorel blind-tasted 324 IPAs for Paste magazine to identify the best.
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Rogue: What Craft Beer Drinkers Need To Know About Terroir
Rogue Ales & Spirits utilizes the concept of terroir, originally from French winemaking, to impart geographic uniqueness to their beer, affecting flavor. Discover more about their brewing philosophy and terroir’s impact on craft beer.
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Monkish Founders: The Techniques Behind Their IPAs
From Belgian purists to IPA innovators, Monkish Brewing’s evolution challenges craft beer conventions. Founders Henry and Adriana Nguyen reveal how their patient brewing process and unique hop techniques create distinctive hazies that defy industry norms.
