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What is IPA Beer? A Comprehensive Guide to India Pale Ales

03/04/2026
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This guide explains what is IPA beer for craft beer enthusiasts, brought to you by Beer and Wine Guide, a trusted source for beer knowledge.

  • IPA stands for India Pale Ale, a hop-forward beer style with origins in 18th-century England designed to survive long sea voyages to India.
  • The guide covers popular IPA styles including West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Double IPA, and Session IPA, highlighting their unique flavour profiles and characteristics.
  • Learn about the brewing process, hop varieties, and how IPA’s higher alcohol content and hop aroma distinguish it from other beer styles.
  • Discover IPA’s history, its global resurgence through the American craft beer movement, and tips for enjoying and pairing IPA beers.

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What is Draught or Draft Beer? Everything You Need to Know

18/04/2023
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Nowadays, it seems that every go-to bar and local brewery has craft beer offerings. Indeed, the craft beer scene is in its prime – in Australia, it’s the only segment in the beer market that’s still continuously growing despite the decline in beer and alcohol consumption.

Draught, or draft beer, with its crisp taste and pleasant foamy head has long been considered as the freshest option for beer enthusiasts.

Generally considered to be the optimal method of showcasing the art of brewery, here are some salient facts you need to know about what makes draft beer ahead of the pack:

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American Beer

25/01/2023

There are more than 3,000 breweries in the USA and although the majority of beer drunk by Americans is produced by large-scale manufacturers, the craft brewing industry is booming. Beer is the alcoholic beverage of choice for most Americans, outstripping the sale of wine and spirits, and brewers are producing a greater range of styles than ever before. Beer is big business in America, and although once derided for producing only pale lager, America is now a brewing powerhouse capable of capturing a sizeable share of the global beer market. 

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