Hop Forensics: Does Hazy IPA Go Bad Faster Than Clear IPA? (The Chemistry of Hop Degradation)
RaymondWelcome to our new series, Hop Forensics, where we break down the underlying chemistry, brewing mechanics, and sensory science behind your favorite craft beers. Our first investigation: Does Hazy IPA go bad faster than clear IPA? The short answer is yes—unquestionably. Hazy IPAs (NEIPAs) spoil, oxidize, and lose their desirable flavor profiles significantly faster than…