True Brews: The art of craft beers
The beer renaissance in the US since the mid-'80s is a phenomenal crowd (enthusiasm) funding project. It has caused brewmasters to dredge up - among other varieties - a memory of India Pale Ale (IPA) and reintroduce it to bitter-loving beerheads. The IPA was born of desperate British attempts to produce a beer that could withstand the vagaries of time and a sea journey from London to its colony in India. Craft beers are having their moment in the sun, with many microbreweries in Indian cities vying to school your tastebuds with complex flavours and finish
Curated By: Madhu Kapparath
Craft beer labels have become as unique as their ingredients, with artwork fit for galleries. For instance, Neshaminy Creek features gnomes on its labels, drawn by JP Flexner, while Omnipollo features Karl Grandin’s work. Collectors of labels believe they are a medium for artists to explore their talent.
