Comments on: Beer 101: What is IPA?

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:09:04 +0000

This is fascinating if true, what is your source for this information? Anybody know of a good book on the history of beer?

By: wunderbier

wunderbier — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:53:48 +0000

Oh right, and don’t confuse skunking with spoilage. Skunking is a reaction between light and riboflavin which causes hop compounds to degrade into nasty smelling chemical, one of several skunks use in defense. Spoilage can be caused by bacterial or fungal contamination, or oxidation.

By: wunderbier

wunderbier — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:48:46 +0000

Brewmoo is spot on with the myth busting. The pale ale being shipped to India was only unique in it’s high attenuation compared to other beers of the day. Also, hops are far more renowned for their bitterness than astringency. I’ve never heard that IPA was shipped to Russia, though of course everyone knows of Imperial stout. Proof?

By: The Hungry Geographer » Blog Archive » IPAs and warm weather

The Hungry Geographer » Blog Archive » IPAs and warm weather — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:33:15 +0000

[...] are the STANDARD for the summer beer, especially in the warm climates of the south. Thanks to the cool site I learned that IPAs were invented by Englishmen George Hodgson at the Bow Brewery in East London. [...]

By: Jay

Jay — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:12:08 +0000

I would like to point out that if you let an IPA age on oak for 6 months to 2.5 years, It will come out tasting smooth as silk, with that high alcohol kick that you expect from IPA. It really is ALOT better.

By: Keith

Keith — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 22:34:00 +0000

IPA is an acquired taste. I call this man beer. It is “superhoppy” and has a high alcohol content. Drink this bitter brew in moderation. It will sneak up on you. I love the stuff!

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:13:33 +0000

I have aquired a taste for it … prefer with food … such a a burger etc..

By: brewmoo

brewmoo — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:52:10 +0000

This is a myth. IPAs were not developed to “last the journey”, there were porters and even small beers that were making equally long if not longer trips to India and even Australia, long before IPA gained its popularity. Also, the IPAs of the time were 6.5-7.5% ABV, which was no stronger than the porters of the time.

By: Megatronathon

Megatronathon — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:59:54 +0000

and to this day…I still loathe IPAs…..now I realize there’s a legitimate reason behind my tastes!

By: gservo

gservo — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:16:24 +0000

and i have learned something new, cheers!