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Pale Ale vs IPA: What’s the Difference?

March 1, 2026 Thomas Short Leave a comment
two beers one ipa one pale ale

It’s fair to feel confused about the difference between a pale ale and an IPA. When you look at a…

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Posted in: Let's Learn Filed under: Beer, IPA, Types Of Beer

What Is Pliny the Younger and Why Is it Special?

February 15, 2026 Thomas Short Leave a comment
Pliny the Younger beer

Beer drinkers, especially those on the West Coast, have probably seen, enjoyed, or at least heard of Pliny the Elder.…

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What Is a Pub Ale?

February 7, 2026 Thomas Short Leave a comment
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A pub ale is a traditional, easy-drinking ale commonly served in British pubs. At least, that’s the textbook definition of…

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What Is ABV? How ABV Is Measured

February 4, 2026 Thomas Short Leave a comment
How is ABV measured in beer

It doesn’t matter who you are or what flavors you like in a beer; I know for a fact that…

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Posted in: Beer, Let's Learn Filed under: ABV, Beer, Brewing, IPA

What Is Unfiltered Beer?

January 27, 2026 Thomas Short 1 Comment
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It feels like every brewery these days has at least one Hazy IPA on tap. If they do, they might…

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What Is An East Coast IPA?

December 30, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
Two east coast style craft beers

The East Coast IPA is a type of IPA that originated on the American East Coast. There you go, question…

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What Is a Farmhouse Ale?

October 31, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
farmhouse ale

A while back, I wrote an article about saisons and used an image of a farmhouse. In that article (which…

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Posted in: Beer, Let's Learn Filed under: ale, Beer, farmhouse

5 Main Beer Ingredients: Breaking Down Beer

September 26, 2025 Thomas Short 1 Comment
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Humans are 60% water. The Earth is 71% water. Beer is 95% water. Just like everything we know and love,…

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What Are Fresh Hop Beers?

September 6, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
Beer hops on a vine

As the summer season comes to an end, we beer fans are blessed with the greatest season of all. Of…

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What Are Mosaic Hops? Mosaic In Beer

July 16, 2025 Thomas Short Leave a comment
What Are Mosaic Hops how are they used in brewing beer

If you’re like most craft beer drinkers (myself included), then you like IPAs. How could you not? They’re the epitome…

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Posted in: Beer, Let's Learn Filed under: hops, IPA, Mosaic

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