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May 4, 2016

Starr Hill The Hook

I’ve said it before on several occasions here at The Barley Blog, but I don’t believe an IPA can be sessionable, even […]

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Apr 28, 2016

New Belgium Announces Heavy Melon and Juicy Mandarina

Press Release Ft. Collins, Colo., April 27, 2016 – The heat of summer will be here in no time and New Belgium […]

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Apr 25, 2016

Sweetwater Brewing Goin’ Coastal

IPAs infused with fruit and/or the juice of said fruit have been the hot trend the past year or so. Some have […]

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Apr 18, 2016

Ninkasi Hop Cooler

I picked up (and enjoyed) Ninkasi’s Hop Cooler shortly after it arrived at the beginning of February earlier this year. It was […]

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Mar 31, 2016

Green Flash Handshake IPA

Back in November of 2014 Green Flash Brewing acquired Alpine Beer Company in order to “share resources, knowledge and experience.” Well, it […]

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Mar 14, 2016

Flying Dog Fever Dream

I’ve had some wacky dreams in my time — a memorable occasion including a Rastafarian’s attempt to sell me a used carburetor […]

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Mar 10, 2016

Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis San Diego-style IPA

San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing has done some pretty exciting things with hops and IPAs over the past few years. Whether it’s […]

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Mar 4, 2016

Rogue Cold Brew IPA

The coffee IPA isn’t a new phenomenon, but Rogue’s Cold Brew IPA is the best example I’ve encountered thus far. Sure black […]

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Mar 3, 2016

Lickinghole Creek Citra Fresh IPA

In the past, Lickinghole Creek has touted their ability to grow and use their own ingredients or those sourced locally to the […]

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Mar 2, 2016

Coronado Brewing MerBear Rye IPA

When word got out that Coronado and Bear Republic were joining forces to craft MerBear Rye IPA, the drool response from myself […]

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Feb 23, 2016

Hops & Grain A Pale Mosaic

Like many new releases the past year or so, Hops & Grain A Pale Mosaic takes advantage of the new hop trend, […]

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Feb 17, 2016

Sweetwater Brewing Hash Session IPA

I’ll be the first to admit that I made a mistake with one of the Hash Session IPA samples that Sweetwater Brewing […]

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