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What is Craft Beer anyway?

If you’re a seasoned beer lover, you’re probably no stranger to the term “craft beer”. It’s the buzzword of the beer world, and for very good reason in our humble opinion. But for those new to the craft beer scene, the concept can be a bit, well, hazy.  What Makes Craft Beer a Craft Beer?...

What is IPA: A Beginner’s Guide

What does IPA mean? Let’s get the official definition out of the way, shall we? ‘IPA’ stands for India Pale Ale and is a popular type of beer style known for its strong and hoppy flavour profile. A Brief History of India Pale Ale India Pale Ale has an interesting history and despite the name,...

Is an IPA a Craft Beer?

If you’d mentioned the acronym “IPA” to a bartender in the middle of a busy bar fifteen years ago, you’d most likely have gotten a furrowed brow, and a swift suggestion to find your way to the old bloke’s pub around the corner. Much less so if you’d mentioned the term “craft beer”, but now...