One of my favorite sayings among winemakers is “It takes a lot of beer to make great wine.” Yup, wine folks love good beer too. And here’s one of my favorites. Dogfish Head Brewery in Delaware brings funky, robust beers meant for sipping. And these guys know what their doing.
Their “60 Minute IPA” bottling is like an IPA on steroids. IPA stands for “India Pale Ale,” and falls into the broader “pale ale” category of beers. IPAs typically have a light amber to copper color, with a good dose of hops. Hops bring the bitter flavors to beer, and there are many different strains (hops is genetically related to Marijuana). This beer is made from NorthWest hops varieties.
The name “60 minute IPA” comes from the continuous addition of hops for a period of one hour. The beer is full bodied with hoppy citrus and grass notes. I recommend drinking this one out of a pint glass (definitely not the bottle). Just like wine, beer should be able to breathe and release its aromas.
For the truly adventuresome, they also produce their “90 Minute IPA” and “120 Minute IPA.” Be warned– these beers are for serious beer drinkers. If you’re a fan of Budweiser or Coors, this probably isn’t for you 
