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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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Pilsner vs. Lager: The Differences Explained

VinePair

IPAs are still leading the charge in craft beer sales, but lagers , pilsners , and other more crushable styles are proving to be a breath of fresh air for beer enthusiasts who have grown weary of the seemingly never-ending haze craze. The fact is that all pilsners are lagers, but most lagers aren’t pilsners.

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Every Voodoo Ranger IPA, Tasted and Ranked

VinePair

Then came the now-infamous Voodoo Ranger, a rebrand of the brand’s Ranger IPA. The original 2017 line consisted of just two beers: the Voodoo Ranger IPA and Imperial IPA. A third expression, the Juicy Haze IPA, rolled out a year later. Voodoo Ranger Electric Thunderclap IPA ABV: 7.5%

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5 to Try: Kölsch-Style Ales

Imbibe Magazine

Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. Having a low-alcohol beer as your flagship is definitely more desirable [than a double IPA],” says co-owner Jeff Huss.

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We Asked 12 Brewers: What’s the Next Big Beer Style? (2024)

VinePair

And after the initial boom of West Coast IPA, the cloudy New England style came along to dominate the scene. Mariana Domínguez Cárdenas, owner, Cervecera Macaria “The next big beer style might be the West Coast pilsner, and lagers in general. The next big style is price-conscious West Coast IPAs. Ipswich, Mass.

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Craft Breweries Are Simplifying to Broaden Interest

Imbibe Magazine

Beer’d Brewing ’s Check Out My Trapper Keeper IPA and Against the Grain’s Citra Ass Down double IPA exist in the same beverage universe. “It Wink-wink weed speak and scents cultivate a fun-loving image and following, but most American drinkers like lager and not pungent IPAs. Last year, SweetWater released the 4.5

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Taste Test: Nonalcoholic Beer

Imbibe Magazine

Created from a combination of Cologne and Pilsner malts and Hallertau Traditional hops, its toasty character and citrusy bitterness make for flavorful and satisfying refreshment. Thoroughly hopped, this pleasantly floral take on an IPA emerges creamy, with hints of pine and a welcome bitterness that never becomes overbearing.

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