Craft Beer

IPA food pairing works differently depending on the sub-style you’re drinking. A West Coast IPA’s sharp bitterness cuts through fatty, rich food in a way that a soft New England IPA simply doesn’t. Get the match right and you’ll taste both the beer and the food better — here’s how to pair each major IPA […]

IPA beer alcohol content varies more than most drinkers expect — from a lean 3.5% ABV for a Session IPA to well over 10% for a Double IPA. The sub-style you order matters far more than the word “IPA” on the label. Here’s the full breakdown so you know exactly what you’re getting into. Ask

If you’ve spent any time around craft beer, you’ve encountered an American IPA. It’s the dominant style at most US taprooms, the default recommendation for anyone new to the scene, and the benchmark against which pretty much everything hoppy gets compared. But “American IPA” is broader than it sounds — it’s a parent style, and

Belgian IPA is a hybrid style that combines the bold hop character of an American IPA with the fruity, spicy yeast profile of Belgian brewing. It’s hoppy and complex, and unlike anything you’d find at either end of the spectrum it bridges. That tension is exactly what makes it interesting. Craft beer has always played

Milkshake IPA is a hazy, fruit-forward ale brewed with lactose for sweetness and a thick, creamy body. It’s the craft beer style that looks like dessert, drinks like a smoothie, and divides beer nerds straight down the middle. Love it or hate it, there’s nothing else quite like it. If you’ve ever picked up a

Black IPA is a dark, hop-forward ale that combines roasted malt character with aggressive hop bitterness and aroma. It looks like a stout, drinks like an IPA, and confuses first-timers every time. Despite the color, the roast takes a back seat—hops are what this style is all about. It’s a contradiction in a glass. Dark