Re: O.T. India Pale Ale

On Jan 7, 12:01 pm, "KIM KOCHER" <KKOCHER...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for the correction MH. Not sure what the difference is. Do you know?
Ballantines is heavily hopped, that's for sure.

Kim

Hey there, Kim. No corrections from moi, bub. A clarification,
perhaps, and let's not forget that definitions of anything, including
words, can vary from "authority" to "authority," one of which I
ain't. www.beeradvocate.com lists and definfes more than 100 (!)
styles of beer/ale. The distinction between English IPA's, American
IPA's and American PA's is, according to them, thus:

English India Pale Ale (IPA)

Description:
First brewed in England and exported for the British troops in India
during the late 1700s. To withstand the voyage, IPA's were basically
tweaked Pale Ales that were, in comparison, much more malty, boasted a
higher alcohol content and were well-hopped, as hops are a natural
preservative. Historians believe that an IPA was then watered down for
the troops, while officers and the elite would savor the beer at full
strength. The English IPA has a lower alcohol due to taxation over the
decades. The leaner the brew the less amount of malt there is and less
need for a strong hop presence which would easily put the brew out of
balance. Some brewers have tried to recreate the origianl IPA with
strengths close to 8-9% abv.

Average alcohol by volume (abv) range: 4.0-6.5%

American IPA

Description:
The American IPA is a different soul from the reincarnated IPA style.
More flavorful than the withering English IPA, color can range from
very pale golden to reddish amber. Hops are typically American with a
big herbal and / or citric character, bitterness is high as well.
Moderate to medium bodied with a balancing malt back bone.

Average alcohol by volume (abv) range: 5.5-7.5%

American Pale Ale (APA)

Description:
Of British origin, this style is now popular worldwide and the use of
local ingredients, or imported, produces variances in character from
region to region. Generally, expect a good balance of malt and hops.
Fruity esters and diacetyl can vary from none to moderate, and
bitterness can range from lightly floral to pungent.

American versions tend to be cleaner and hoppier, while British tend
to be more malty, buttery, aromatic and balanced.

Average alcohol by volume (abv) range: 4.0-7.0%

You gotta love those "fruity esters and diacetyl," don't you?

Bottoms up!

M
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