Since bursting onto the scene in 1999, double IPA or imperial IPA has captured the imagination of brewers and the taste buds of consumers. It is consistently one of the most competitive categories at beer competitions like the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival.So what makes great, award-winning double IPA? And how do brewers that brew it well continue to evolve their beers as consumer trends change, so their beers continue to be relevant and continue to win medals? Two Brewery of the Year winners tell us the secrets to brewing great double IPA on this episode of the All About Beer Podcast. Spoiler alert: it’s not just hops that are important.
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Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeod
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