And thus, a star is born.” “No!” said Malcolm Purinton over email, when I shared my version of the IPA origin story, which someone once told me. Purinton is a beer historian and scholar who ...

Well hopefully this page might be a bit of use to you (and if you’re interested in learning more about transcription and the IPA system used in doing so, take a look at our page on Phonetics). 1) ...

If you're still not 100 percent sure what an IPA is, what hops do or what the difference between an ale and a lager, this guide's for you. There are countless intricacies when it comes to beer ...