Did you ever explore the unique flavors of English Ales in Craft Brewing?

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As craft beer enthusiasts, we are often spoiled for choice with a wide range of beer styles, but perhaps none reach the prestige of English-style ales, whose rich history and distinct flavors make them stand out. For all you fans or those who have tried the occasional English-style ale, what do you think it is that makes this style so unique compared to the rest of the craft beer beverage family, like IPAs or stouts? Are there any excellent local breweries brewing up some of the finest English-style ales, or favorite pairings to recommend for these classic beers? Let’s dive into the rich flavors and experiences of English-style brewing!

I discovered that the best way to brew traditional English-style ales, mostly found in breweries like Freewheel Brewing Company, is truly bringing out the truth within these flavor combinations with a modern twist. Come with me into the rich and earthy flavors and experiences of English-style brewing!

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There's a great little brewery in the Bend, Oregon area called Porter. The were located in Redmond, but I was told had to close due to Covid. Their beers were available at The Callar in downtown Bend last year and I understand they were in the process of opening a brewery in LaPine, just south of Bend. They specialize in English ales and do an excellent job. Their beers are cask conditioned and they pour from beer engines that were brought in from the UK. Here's some pics I took at their Redmond brewery several years ago:
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...what do you think it is that makes this style so unique compared to the rest of the craft beer beverage family, like IPAs or stouts?
Um... IPA and Stouts ARE English-style ales. Quintessential English-styles as a matter of fact.

I love English ales. They are perhaps 80% to 90% of what I make. I have been studying beer historian Ron Pattinson for many years now as well as the beer blog written by Edd, the "Beer History Bloke". What one takes away from doing the deep dive into English brewing history is that simple grist's with high quality malt are what drives them. Whether its pale ale, porter, stout, strong ale, IPA etc. they are not complicated. Like English comfort foods Bangers and Mash or Toad in the Hole they are straight forward and basic but done right they are oh, so delicious.
 
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