According to the Brewing in Vermont Wikipedia page, “The Alchemist, Hill Farmstead, and Lawson’s Finest Liquids have become so popular that the route that leads between the three breweries is called the IPA Highway and is a popular destination for beer enthusiasts.” Vermont has been a big player in the other-than-Budweiser category for some time, with Harpoon, Long Trail, Magic Hat, Otter Creek, and Switchback all in our little state. Ever heard of the IPA Highway? Neither had I, until I did a little research. Tony says he’s heard that Vermont is known as the “Napa Valley of beer”- high praise, and not undeserved I daresay. But I highly recommend calling to see if we have any in stock! Apparently that stuff is flyin’ off the shelves, too. And if you’re wondering where to buy the Upper Pass Cloud Drop beer? Yep, we’ve got that, too. Same has been true of our Monday Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine IPA deliveries. It seems they’re usually neck and neck, and when a delivery comes on Thursday from Alchemist, beer wins. He told me that back in the old store (we moved into our current building in 2012) wine used to outsell beer 2:1. If you are a craft beer drinker, visit the Cheers All website to purchase glassware and other merchandise geared toward beer lovers.Tony has worked in the Beer & Wine department at the Co-op for about fourteen years, so I picked his brain about what he’s observed in regards to this craft brewing brouhaha which has grown so much over the last decade. Carbonation levels vary but they are usually on the moderate to high side.
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Flaked malts and water chemistry cause NEIPAs to feel soft and silky with a chewy full body and a lingering fruity sweetness. Yeast esters also result in sweet undernotes. NEIPAs are hop heavy and tend to use hops from the fruitier end of the spectrum, such as passionfruit, guava, papaya, mango and pineapple.
NEIPAs are rather limited malt-wise with hop notes more dominant. A full-bodied wall of rich aromatics that are usually fruity or tropical in character. Its head is dense, creamy and cloud-like hovering over an orange or golden yellow body with carbonation bubbles persistently rising to the top. The trademark haze created by specific new world origin oats and wheat, suspended hop oils, and occasionally wildflowers is often the easiest way to identify a NEIPA.
Among the most distinctive characteristics of a New England Style IPA are: Moreover, they often look more like orange juice (because of the haze) and taste exceptionally fruity. NEIPAs stand out because they are unfiltered and have an extremely low bitterness compared to other IPAs. IPAs can be found in several styles with the New England IPA being the latest addition. India Pale Ale (IPA) is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale that uses more hops and has a higher alcohol content. For example, certain yeast strains are used in the brewing process that leave fruity esters as well as suspended matter in the beer which result in the haze. What creates the distinctive haze in a NEIPA? A variety of techniques are used that are primarily aimed at enhancing aromas and creating a smooth, creamy brew while also reducing the harsh bitterness associated with more conventional IPAs. The NEIPA was born and took the entire country by storm in what was referred to as the “haze craze.” Why Is New England Style IPA Hazy? The success of the first “hazy IPA” did not go unnoticed by other brewers who began making their own version. The finished product was a murky beer with a distinctive taste that customers began to call a “hazy IPA.” Brewer, John Kimmich, took a traditional IPA recipe and decided not to filter nor pasteurize the beer which resulted in a thicker IPA with microscopic compounds, enzymes, and cultures that added both flavor and aroma. The first New England Style IPA (NEIPA) was the Heady Topper, brewed by The Alchemist brewery. It was not until after the 2015 Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) Style guidelines were released, however, that the New England Style IPA became widely distributed and purchased. New England IPA OriginsĪs the name implies, the New England IPA was first brewed in New England, specifically in Vermont, back in 2011. The team at Cheers All explains what makes a New England Style IPA stand out among its traditional IPA counterparts. Ale,” New England Style IPA offers beer drinkers a heavily dry hopped, intense, fuller bodied and smoother flavored IPA.
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