Winter is back, readers, and this beer writer is tried of fruits, berries, and funky adjuncts. With the sun setting at 4 PM, I'm done with fluff and back to basics, which, at this point in the year are, #1. Alcohol and, #2. Hops! What better way to resume appreciation of more convention beer styles than to taste some Double IPA? This week, we'll focus on a sub-genre of Double IPA that's close to my heart: New England Double IPA. This style emphasizes the fruity, floral aromas and flavors of the hop, without the much of the corresponding bitterness. New England Double IPA's are often comparatively dry and quenching, without the syrupy, heavy body that characterizes many other examples of Double IPA. Cheers!

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