Summary: English-Style India Pale Ale<br><br>(Description Courtesy of Chowhound – <a href="http://www.chowhound.com" rel="noopener">www.chowhound.com</a>)<br><br>India pale ale (IPA) is a beefed-up version of pale ale, made using more hops and with a higher alcohol content. Created in England, the name is a result of its popularity with British troops stationed in India in the 19th century, when the subcontinent was still a British colony. <br><br>The most popular theory is that IPA was created to survive the tough, months-long trip from Britain to India through tropical weather with no refrigeration. “They upped the hops and [alcohol by volume in pale ale], and the beer not only made the voyage, but the troops loved it,” Hops are natural preservative by inhibiting spoilage bacteria during a beer's shelf life<br><br><br>-Color – Gold to copper<br><br>-Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. <br><br>-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Medium malt flavor should be present<br><br>-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Medium to high, expressed as floral, herbal, earthy, stone fruit or other attributes from high hopping rates. While English hop character should be present, this can result from the skillful use of hops of other origin.<br><br>-Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high<br><br>-Body : Medium<br><br>-Additional notes: Non-English hops may be used for bitterness or for approximating traditional English hop character. The use of water with high mineral content may result in a crisp, dry beer rather than a malt accentuated version.<br><br>-ABV: 4.5%-7.1%<br><br>-Glassware: Pint Glass <br><br><br><br><br><br>Examples from GABF Winners List 2019<br><br>Gold Medal: Hop’Llin IPA - Southbound Brewing Co.– Savannah, GASavannahGA<br><br><br>6.2% ABV<br> <br>Notes from Brewery: This smooth, medium bodied American IPA will hit the spot. The intense citrus/pine aroma and taste is accompanied with a slight hint of caramel.<br>After a huge dry hopping, one whiff of this guy will have you breaking out that old tie-dye and throwing on a best of album.<br>HOPS: MAGNUM, AMARILLO, CENTENNIAL, CASCADE, CHINOOK, CITRA<br><br><br>Silver Medal: Shanghai'd IPA - Old Town Brewing – Portland, OR<br><br>6.5% ABV<br><br>Notes from Brewery : Brewed in homage to Portland's infamous underground history, this ale is designed to captivate the senses. Medium-bodied with a balanced malt backbone, grapefruity aroma, and a notable bitterness, finished off with a resinous hop character.<br><br>Craft Beer Storm Website: <a href="http://www.craftbeerstorm.com" rel="noopener">www.craftbeerstorm.com</a><br><br> <br>If your Company, Hotel or Restaurant wants to book a CraftBeer Weekend or Craft Beer Evening for your guests or employees send an email to <a href="mailto:Michael@craftbeerstorm.com">Michael@craftbeerstorm.com</a> <br><br>Linked In: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/craft-beer-storm-podcast-30776075/</a><br><br><br>Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: <br><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2</a><br><br>*** A Top 20 Podcast in Food on iTunes ***<br><br>Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NH<br><br>*** Interested in starting your own brewery? Our Portsmouth, NH TURNKEY facility is for sale! Follow link for more info:<br><br><a href="https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb" rel="noopener">https://www.neren.com/Listing/2800-Lafayette-Rd-12A/5cdda2dabf34cb9150a7faeb</a><br><br><br>Michael Potorti<br>Founder/Brewer<br>Host of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcast<br>
