English IPA Beer Reviews

Floral and earthy hops with toffee and caramel malt notes. More balanced than American versions.

Samuel Smith’s India Ale

Samuel Smith’s India Ale

by Tom Smillie | England, English IPA, Mug, Pint Glass, Samuel Smith's Brewery | 1 comment

I’m sure all of us at some point can say, “I hate technology” (even you mac users). While making our lives essentially easier, when it fails it can make them a living hell. This is what happened to me the last week. My computer got a good old dose of spyware,...

Goose Island IPA

Goose Island IPA

by Tom Smillie | English IPA, Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 8 comments

Here goes. My top four IPAs to date: Goose Island IPA Dogfish Head 90 Minute Two Brother’s Heavy Handed New Holland’s Mad Hatter Phew…that was tough! In my early quest for finding the most amazing IPA I quickly realized that there are three different styles. There are...