8/6/2023 0 Comments Bartender 4 classic![]() American IPAs should be clear, with maybe a slight sheen but no haze. Yeast is a clean American ale yeast that allows the hops to shine with limited fruitiness from yeast esters. Cascade, Citra, Chinook and Centennial are examples of these “C” hops. “C” hops are hops that start with the letter “C” but all have a citrus and piney flavor. American IPAs can be almost dark amber in some cases so don’t count out the darker versions! Traditionally the hops used were American, with “C” hops being used most. Crystal malts were popular additions in small amounts in the 1980’s and 1990’s but that has faded mostly. How American IPAs are MadeĪmerican IPAs can be brewed solely with pale malt or with some darker base malts. The IPA became more bitter, higher ABV (Liberty ale is only 5.9% ABV but when I lived in Oregon ten years ago, IPAs would START around 7% ABV) and spawned countless specialty versions, which we will talk about in upcoming weeks. The beer style grew in popularity throughout the years, especially on the west coast where hops are grown. Earlier examples of IPA were brewed before the 1970’s (hello Ballantine IPA!) in America but these were unique styles more akin to the English IPA. ![]() The beer is what an American IPA stands for-loads of classic Cascade hops, known for its grapefruit and pine notes, large bitterness, and toasty malt backbone. So if you are looking for info about the west coast style, this is where it would be.Īccording to the BJCP guidelines, the first modern American IPA was Anchor Liberty ale, which was brewed in the 1970’s to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride. In judging circles, we frequently have these beers together and they are not separated into different categories. The History of American IPAĪmerican IPA in my mind encompasses two styles-the traditional American IPA with its malty backbone and the “west coast” which is drier and lighter in color. This week though we will talk about the historical beginnings of the American IPA, where it came from, and how it has evolved throughout the decades to its modern form. Similar to the golden lagers, the American IPA has shapeshifted into a subset of its own brand of many different styles. It is a simple syrup that has gum arabic added to give your drinks a silkier texture.The American IPA landscape is constantly evolving and changing.
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