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The 4 Best Hazy IPAs For All Seasons

Chilled Magazine

Hazy IPAs, also called New England-style IPAs, have only been brewed since 2004. This is when famed brewer John Kimmich at Vermonts The Alchemist brewed the first batch of the now iconic Heady Topper IPA. Today, youd be hard-pressed to find a brewery that makes IPAs that doesnt have at least one (if not more) hazy.

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Midwest, Mountain, and Northleft: Meet the Latest Regional IPA Styles

VinePair

Today, his legend swims on in another historical artifact, the English-style Commodore Perry IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Co. To attract a broader audience of IPA drinkers, Great Lakes leaned into its geography to create a balanced, subtly sweet, not-too-bitter Midwestern IPA. Bell’s Two Hearted IPA is a bellwether.)

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Taste Test: Session IPAs

Imbibe Magazine

It’s easy to define session IPAs by what they’re not: hard-hitting hops delivery systems with soaring ABVs. This selection of widely distributed options spans West Coast, hazy, and American IPA styles. percent ABV, this approachable beer from Michigan’s New Holland brewery sits well below mainstream IPAs’ 8 or even 9 percent ABV.

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Drink of the Week: Hopworks “Earth to Beer” West Coast IPA

Imbibe Magazine

And that is, fittingly, how I plan to enjoy my four-pack of Hopworks ‘ new Organic West Coast IPA brewed for the Earth to Beer campaign. The Hopworks Earth to Beer brew is a true West Coast IPA, with bright, piney aromas and a crisp and bitter backbone. For Earth Day, or any day, go drink some beer outside.

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Valentine’s Day Boozy Desserts

Imbibe Magazine

Bitter Amaro Balls A generous pour of amaro brings bittersweet depth to this sweet treat. Head towards the more bitter end of the spectrum with this boozy milkshake. Chocolate Orange Double IPA Mousse With bursts of citrus and hops, this chocolate mousse recipe hits the spot. Dipping them in a beer-spiked chocolate sauce.

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The Mount Rushmore of IPAs, According to 8 Beer Experts

VinePair

For pretty much the last two decades, the IPA has been the No. In that time, we’ve seen the beer industry go from malty English IPAs to dank West Coast options — teeth-chatteringly bitter double and then triple and even quadruple IPAs — to softer, fruitier, and hazier New England-style options.

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The Highest-Rated IPA in Every State (2024) [MAP]

VinePair

And while the sheer number of bitter brews on the market right now might be an annoyance to some , the IPA isn’t likely to fall out of favor any time soon. According to the Chicago-based data firm IRI , IPAs are the primary drivers of growth in the craft beer industry and account for 44.37 percent of the overall market share.

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