About IPAs
IPAs, or Indian Pale Ales, are one of the most loved and hated types of beer. Some folks find them far too bitter while others sing the praises of their typically high alcohol content. The truth is, you can’t put a blanket statement on all the different styles IPAs have to offer. When you buy IPA beer online, it’s important to know the various types.
British IPA
The original IPA is from England way back in the 19th century. It’s rumored that British sailors picked up beer from India and put hops in it as a preservative. The hops sat for so long in the beer that they lost their fruity flavors and left a bitter-tasting beer. Thus, IPAs were born (or so the story goes).
West Coast IPA
These IPAs brought the fruity flavors back into the equation. They’re still bitter, but it’s balanced with a crisp, bright flavor palette. Buy IPA from the West Coast if you want a slightly gentler experience on your tongue.
New England IPA
This is the most common IPA beer you can buy online. It’s unfiltered (so it looks a little hazy) and is lower on the bitterness scale. Think of these beers as the IPAs for the “I don’t like IPAs” person in your life.
East Coast IPA
Some folks lump the East Coast and New England together. Whether or not you do, think of East Coast IPAs as a stepping stone between British and West Coast. They’re slightly less fruity with an emphasis on piney hops.
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