You & Me & Beer Makes Three
Last week we explored Double IPAs. While they and “Single” American IPAs rule the marketplace, they owe their success to the originator of the style, the India Pale Ale from England. The English IPA is a storied beer, with centuries of lore, change and influence. You’ve probably heard the history that this style was created … Read more
Bitter is a relative term. The classic Bitters are downright malty when compared to today’s hop-bombs. However, they were quite bitter when compared to the Milds, Browns and Porters popular in England when Bitters stormed onto the seen. Compared to modern bitter American ales, ESBs are well balanced, with a strong malt backbone supporting the … Read more
Last week I said I don’t have a favorite beer, but I have a few favorite styles. Like Belgian Wit, Brown Porter is another favorite. Although it’s usually called Porter, it’s full name distinguishes it from Robust and Baltic Porters, which are delicious in their own right. Many well-known American Porters actually fall into the Robust … Read more
