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The Hophead's Guide

From session pale ales to triple IPAs — explore the full hop spectrum

Hops are the soul of beer's bitter edge, its citrus brightness, its piney depth. This journey takes you through the full spectrum — from approachable session ales to face-melting triple IPAs. No two stops taste alike.

Step 1

Start: English Pale Ale

Malt-forward with gentle hop bitterness. The grandfather of the IPA lineage — balanced, nuanced, easy to love. British hop varieties like Fuggles and East Kent Goldings give it a earthy, floral edge.

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Step 2

Level up: American IPA

Big citrus and pine from American varieties like Cascade and Centennial. The style that started the craft beer revolution. Aggressive bitterness, bright aromatics, and a dry finish.

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Step 3

Go hazy: New England IPA

Soft, tropical, low bitterness. All the aromatics with none of the harsh bite — biotransformation and dry-hopping create a juice-like body that made this the most instagrammed beer style of the 2010s.

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Step 4

Ascend: Double / Triple IPA

8% and above. Intense resin, tropical fruit, and warming alcohol. These are serious beers built for serious hop lovers. Proceed with respect — and a full stomach.

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