Hoppy Calude beer +++ IPA

Calude IPA beer, refined bitterness

Calude IPA beer is the very essence of aperitifs between connoisseurs. A beverage to enjoy with your friends who love craft beers, ideally accompanied by our best dry sausages for a moment of unique pleasure.

La Calude, all the qualities of an IPA craft beer

An IPA beer is easily recognized by its bitter taste . For beginners, the first sip can be very surprising, but this particular flavor quickly becomes captivating. Moreover, today there are double or triple IPA beers, with a very high bitterness, and which have their fans!

To get started, you should start with Session IPA beers. Their bitterness level or IBU (International bitterness unit) ranges from 30 to 50, with an alcohol content of between 5 and 8 degrees. Classic IPA beers are more alcoholic and more bitter. If you have a sharp palate, you will be delighted to discover the Calude IPA and its recipe rich in hops.

A very hoppy artisanal production

An IPA beer is distinguished by the aroma and bitterness given to it by hops. These are added after brewing and cooking. This is called dry hopping , which allows the natural aromas to be well preserved, giving the beer a pale, slightly coppery color.

Originally, hopping was a method intended to better preserve beer, in particular to survive the voyages between England and India, which lasted around 4 months in the 18th century . The presence of hops makes the beer lighter compared to the classic beverages of the time, hence the name "India Pale Ale". If IPA-style beers almost disappeared from circulation for a while, they came back in force from the 80s following the "craft" movement in the United States which brought craft beers back into fashion. Today, this style is very widespread. As proof: we have some in our local Ardèche!

Beer and charcuterie pairings: what to taste with Le Calude IPA?

Calude IPA beer has a strong aroma and a pronounced taste. It therefore requires a full-bodied accompaniment .

Among the most interesting marriages you have:

• IPA beer and chorizo : the bitterness of the drink highlights the spicy flavor of the sausage.

• IPA beer and fuet with chili peppers : even spicier than chorizo, fuet is perfect for enhancing the taste of beer.

• IPA beer and flavored sausages : whether it's dry sausage with Provençal herbs, Cantal sausage or even vine shoots with hazelnuts, the bitterness of the beer brings out the aromas of the charcuterie.

You can also explore other pairings, such as beer with a lonzu or a Corsican coppa to discover the interesting contrast between fat and bitterness.