Bavarian-Style IPA
Despite a wealth of internationally sourced raw materials, one crossover brew seems to be glaringly absent from the modern IPA lineup: a German- or Bavarian-style IPA.
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Despite a wealth of internationally sourced raw materials, one crossover brew seems to be glaringly absent from the modern IPA lineup: a German- or Bavarian-style IPA.
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IPA continues to be the most important style for many brewers, but as category growth slows, understanding what is going on with sales in its subcategories is becoming more important.Read More