Since 1999, Pliny the Elder is a coveted beer worldwide. Named after the hop-inclined Roman naturalist who perished in Mount Vesuvius' 79 CE eruption, it's a piney double IPA. Pliny exemplifies balanced bitterness, a hallmark of top-notch IPAs.
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Tree House Brewing Company's Julius, an American IPA, took the beer scene by storm with its pillowy mouthfeel and tropical fruit explosion. Its hazy appearance and juicy character have earned it a spot among the best beers globally.
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Named after a famed Michigan trout river, Bell's key IPA originates from a 1993 employee homebrew test. Using innovative Centennial hops, they crafted a piney, grapefruit-flavored IPA, evolving into Two Hearted. It’s as balanced as twins on a teeter-totter.
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Inspired by a cooking show, Dogfish Head's founder Sam Calagione discovered pepper's flavor-boosting power. He adapted this idea to brewing IPAs, using a vibrating game to steadily infuse hops over 90 mins. Thus began the journey to their piney, citrusy, caramel-rich IPA.
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Jaipur stands among the U.K.'s top contemporary IPAs, blending piney, citrusy hops from the American Pacific Northwest with rich Maris Otter malt – a British heirloom. Thornbridge's 2005 debut of Jaipur set it as a British beer hallmark.
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Established in 2008, a small shed brewery now excels as a premier Northeast IPA producer. Their standout is Sip of Sunshine, a crisp double IPA featuring Citra hops for tropical flavor. Focused on freshness, their cans, often just days old, shine in the market.
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Maine Beer started in 2009 with Peeper pale ale. Brothers Daniel and David Kleban later crafted various aromatic, balanced IPAs, notably Lunch. This IPA, named after a fin-nibbled whale, features Amarillo, Simcoe, and Centennial hops for a citrusy punch.
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Since its 1988 launch, founder Gary Fish launched with the smooth, chocolatey, and complex Black Butte Porter. (It’s named after a local extinct volcano.) The porter remains an American standard-bearer for the style, and there’s now a great nonalcoholic version as well.
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"Some imperial stouts hit hard with booze and heat," notes owner and CEO Peter Zien. His coffee-infused imperial stout drinks lighter than its 12 percent strength. Its dark hue resembles used motor oil, offering flavors of dark chocolate, caramel, and potent coffee.
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Across generations, the cherished Irish stout comforts with its creamy richness. Its velvety touch on the palate and subtle bitterness has made it a staple in reputable pubs. Despite its dark hue, its ABV matches that of low-calorie light lagers. A timeless, reliable choice.
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