Episode 21: The Ballad of IPAs
In celebration of #ipamonday, Shawn and I were able to record a 4-way IPA blind taste test episode in St. Paul. Truly this showdown was inspired by the ability to review multiple beers in person with each other, and since the list grew long, we decided to review all the brews in a blind tasting. The beers we review, in no particular order, are the Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA (not available in Minnesota), Two Hearted Ale by Bell’s Brewery (not available in Iowa), Northwest Passage of Flat Earth Brewing in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an “IPA” from Barley John’s – a brewpub in New Brighton, Minnesota. Of course, leading the discussion is the history behind the IPA (India Pale Ale), it’s current status in the craft beer culture, and how these different styles stack up to the common notions of an IPA. If you’ve had any or all of these beers, we would love to hear your thoughts. Of course, we are still open for discussion on different brewery’s interpretations of the modern IPA. Thanks for listening this week everyone, cheers!
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery – 60 Minute IPA Style: India Pale Ale ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 6.0% IBU: 60
Bell’s Brewery – Two Hearted Ale Style: American IPA ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 7.1% IBU: Approximately 50
Flat Earth Brewing Company – Northwest Passage IPA Style: India Pale Ale ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 6.5% IBU: 115
Barley John’s Brew Pub – Stockyard IPA (?) Style: India Pale Ale ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 6.8% IBU: n/a
The Beer Genome Project #21 Show Notes
- 0:00-2:23 – Introduction
2:23-8:05 – Synopsis of IPAs
8:05-11:26 - Beer #1
11:26-14:23 – Beer #2
14:23-17:31 – Beer #3
17:31-19:48 – Beer #4
19:48-25:44 – The Reveal
25:44-33:10 – IPA Discussion
33:10-35:50 – Conclusion
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