In early 2023 IPAs still reign supreme with the rise of New England IPAs showing no sign of slowing down, explains Juha Karppinen, the co- founder and CEO of Pint Please.
During the first quarter of 2023, from January to March, the Pint Please application saw an influx of over 10,000 new beers worldwide. This represents a significant growth in the number of available options for beer enthusiasts. Below are the most popular beer styles of those 10 000+ new beers which were added to Pint Please.
Leading the charge is the IPA category with 7.9% with New England IPA / Hazy IPA with 7.6%. Interestingly in third are Sour / Wild Ales with 4.9% followed by Imperial IPA / Double IPA with 4.4%. Fifth in the table are Golden Ale / Blond Ales with 3.5% and then Imperial Stout with 3.4%.
Towards the end of the findings are American Pale Ales with 3.0%, Pale Lager with 2.9%, Pilsner accounting for 2.9% then Pale Ale – International at 2.8%. IPAs, NEIPAs and Sours are still the styles breweries most like to brew.
The top ten list of most popular beer styles of new beer releases of Q1/2023 is almost identical to 2022. So the last three months remained pretty much the same. The rise of New England IPA to become the second most popular beer style of new beers is quite remarkable, considering that the style is so young.
ABVS AND STYLES
We also analysed the alcohol by volume (ABV) levels of the Pint Please app’s top three most popular beer styles. For those who prefer a hoppy IPA, the most common ABV of the new beer releases was a satisfying 6.0%. If you’re a fan of the juicy, hazy NEIPA, your brews tend to pack a slightly stronger punch at 6.5% ABV. And for those with a taste for tang, sours were found to have an average ABV of 5.0%.
BEST NEW INDIA PALE ALES
The beers listed in the table below are all India Pale Ales (IPAs) and come from various countries including France, Sweden, Spain, the United States, and Finland. Not a surprise that these IPAs are almost all 6.0% ABV or higher since usually, the higher the ABV the better the ratings. These beers are highly rated new India Pale Ales and were added to Pint Please during January – March 2023.
In conclusion, the app has once again brought exciting discoveries to beer enthusiasts with its influx of over 10,000 new beers worldwide during the first quarter of 2023. IPAs, NEIPAs, and sours remain the top three most popular beer styles of new beer releases.
The analysis of alcohol by volume levels shows that the average ABV varies slightly between the top three styles. As the world of beer continues to evolve, Pint Please remains a valuable tool for discovering new and exciting brews. Cheers to the next round of discoveries.
