You may be wondering why your favorite IPA tastes like grapefruit. Despite not being a much-discussed topic, it has become why many craft beer drinkers abstain from drinking certain IPAs. When most people think about IPAs, they probably think of the citrusy and hoppy flavor or grapefruit smell. This fantasy is exactly what most beers …
Cider brewing takes patience and precision. The proper temperature for every phase of the brewing process is one of the key things you should take into cognizance. If you have the goal of making sweet cider and getting optimal results at the end, you must understand the metric of fermentation. The temperature for fermenting, the …
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We all know that beer is the best beverage for adults everywhere in the world. Especially Indian Pale Ale (IPA) beers are the most popular craft beer types these days. Once considered an obscure style of beer, today, IPAs attract a following that rivals that of heavier, maltier beers like Stout and Pilsner. Why? They’re delicious! …
Lately, we have seen a great domination of IPA beers in the world market. Even though they have the Indian Pale Ale name, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are produced in the Eastern Asian country of India. Many of these IPAs are created in the West, either Britain or America, and belong to the alcoholic …
If you’re a fan of craft beers, then you’ve heard of Imperial IPA and Double IPA. But what exactly is the difference between these two styles? Imperial IPAs and Double IPAs are beer styles known for their higher alcohol content, intense hop bitterness, and bold flavours. Imperial IPAs and Double IPAs are beloved by hopheads and …
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India Pale Ales have become increasingly popular over the years, but what impact do they have on our emotions and alcohol use? Studies have shown that drinking India Pale Ales (IPAs) can increase feelings of irritability and aggression. IPAs are a popular craft beer with higher alcohol content and bitterness than other beers due to the …
When making an IPA, the type of hops you choose can be the difference between an amazing beer and a mediocre one. With so many varieties of hops available, it can be hard to decide which ones to use. Hops play an important role in creating a beer’s distinct flavour and aroma. Different brewing techniques …
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Having a hangover after a night of fun and beer is a common phenomenon among beer drinkers especially those who consume IPA (Indian Pale Ale). As you may have noticed, alcohol which is heavily present in this drink is usually blamed as the major cause of the hangovers that come after the consumption of beer. …
In some situations, IPAs are more expensive than a lot of other beer types and there are a couple of reasons why. If you are wondering why you would have to pay extra for this you are not alone. We carried out research to find out why IPAs are expensive, Read on to find out …
Your body fat depends on a whole lot of factors if you are a lover of IPA. The major factors are; The number of beer bottles/can you consume. Your calorie intake. Your activities. The type of IPA The Number Of Beer Bottles/Can You Consume It is a fact that drinking a lot of beverages with …
A stir plate is a small tool or device which stirs liquids using magnetism. A stir plate is commonly used for yeast starters in brewing beer. Stir plates use magnetic pull to build a whirlpool or turbulent effect inside a container of wort, holding yeast suspended and supplying oxygen—both of which are essential for yeast cell replication and …
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This is a question that comes into the mind of every homebrewer but before getting into details about this issue, we need to discuss what’s yeast and its role in alcohol formation for beginners. What Is Yeast Yeast is a type of fungus that is commonly used in the fermentation process of brewing beer, wine, …
Dry beer yeast is a type of yeast that is typically sold in a dehydrated form. It is used in the fermentation process to convert sugars in the wort (unfermented beer) into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Dry yeast is considered to be a convenient alternative to liquid yeast, as it is more shelf-stable and does not …
Yeast is a type of fungus that is commonly used in baking and brewing. In baking, yeast is used as a leavening agent to help the dough rise. In brewing, yeast is used to ferment sugars in grains, such as barley, to produce alcohol. Yeast can also be used to ferment other foods, such as …
DME, or dried malt extract, is a concentrated form of malt that is commonly used in the brewing of beer. It is made by taking liquid malt extract, which is a syrup made from malted barley, and removing the water content through a process of evaporation. DME is often used by homebrewers as an alternative …