That is what it says on the side of the Lagunitas IPA bottle. So it is that I embark on the different IPA a day quest until I run out of IPAs. (IPA is a style of beer that is usually included in the broader category of pale ale. It was first brewed in England in the 18th century. Today, IPA is a popular style of beer among American craft brewers.) Living on the West Coast (home to many of the best IPAs inthe world) made it difficult to choose where to start. In the end it came down to what was available at the corner market. Lagunitas IPA is brewed nearby in Petaluma. It has become popular and considered by many to be the "standard" IPA. It starts with a nice hoppy flower aroma followed by a bitter bite supported by a sweet malt back bone. For an IPA it is quite balanced. For my taste it is not hoppy enough but it is still a nice beer and often the only IPA available in smaller bars. The refrigerator is empty so tomorrow's IPA will be a surprise.
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