Eight IPAs That Transcend Craft Beer’s Bitter Trap
No craft beer style is more overdone, and often poorly done, than an IPA. But not these.
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Given the absurd number of India pale ales that have come out of the craft beer explosion, it’s essential for both your taste buds and your wallet to navigate beer menus knowingly. Certain producers have perfected the art of extracting the array of fruity flavors that hops furnish while mitigating the often excessive bitterness they all too often provide. Here are some gems to jump on if given the chance.
This Belgian-style IPA from New Hampshire's Deciduous Brewing Company is brewed with oats and perfectly articulates the joys of both Belgian yeast (in this case derived from the classic blonde ale La Chouffe) and new-world hop varietals (such as the highly allocated Citra). Juicy and rustic with a decidedly dry finish.