takes the session beer concept,” he adds, “but would still have all of the hop character of a stronger I.P.A. “Usually, you have one pint, maybe two, and you’re done.” falls anywhere from six-and-a-half to almost eight percent alcohol, so they would not be considered sessionable,” says Steele. Put ’em together and you get the big question of the day: “Most people regard session beer as anything less than five percent alcohol by volume,” he adds. “It’s a beer that you can have more than a pint of,” says Steele, “and not feel satiated.” Essentially, you can drink a few pints and not feel too full or too inebriated. Related reading: Meet the Hops in Beau’s Full Time I.P.A. ![]() from other types of ales and pale ales is the hops, which add bitterness and floral characteristics. It was shipped to India, where it was received by English and Scottish troops. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re past the 101 level, but here’s the shortened version for a little refresher: India Pale Ale was developed in England in the 1700s and 1800s. Oh, and Steele is also the author of IPA: Brewing Techniques, Recipes and the Evolution of India Pale Alefor Brewers Publications, so yeah, we went to the right source. New Realm’s beer list boasts a collection of I.P.A.s that will surely have some of our (mostly Canadian) readership looking to hop on the next flight to ATL. Steele is the former Brewmaster for Stone Brewing Co., the largest craft brewery in Southern California, and now serves as Brewmaster and COO at New Realm Brewing Company in Atlanta, GA. To explore the concept of “sessionability” in I.P.A. - and whether it’s achievable - we reached out to the authoritative voice on the subject, Mitch Steele. ![]() delivers every bit as much hop-forward flavour and aroma that one might expect when they see those three juicy letters - but at a lower alcohol by volume. From the West Coast-style I.P.A. to the New England I.P.A. - and each creamy milkshake iteration or doubled-up hop-bomb in between - every craft brewery has at least one type of India Pale Ale among its year-round taproom offerings.īut some people may not prefer the average six percent ABV of these beers, and some occasions may call for something with a lower ABV. is the style of beer at the very forefront of the world of craft. Words: patrick jodoin | photos: marc doucette
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