Why Innovative Winemakers Are Adding Hops to Wine
It’s no secret beer has been getting more wine-like in recent years, with many modern IPAs commonly described as “juicy” and “fruity,” two terms that were once strongly associated with young red wines. Factor in the slew of beers that are now aged in former wine barrels and the growing popularity of grape ales, Italian or otherwise, and you can make a case that craft brewers are stepping on turf that once belonged almost exclusively to winemakers. (VinePair)