tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post3677668962563107743..comments2024-03-19T00:52:11.537-07:00Comments on Beervana Buzz: Hop Bombs and BlindspotsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738527488860615106.post-16323032608538660312014-04-07T14:57:01.911-07:002014-04-07T14:57:01.911-07:00I think the better question is: which styles are [...I think the better question is: which styles are [pick whichever demographic floats your boat--Americans, Portlanders, West Coasters] abandoning. Because, as we develop authentic beer culture, we select. They don't drink abbey ales in Munich, nor helles in London (or even Dusseldorf). The IPA craze is not a craze, it's the selection of a type of beer that a population desires. <br /><br />I doubt seriously black ales are in trouble. At least in Portland, they are a reliable niche seller. Brewpubs offer them because there are a group of 10-20% of the population who like them best. I'm delighted to see that pilsners are making a comeback. But there will be a great winnowing in the next ten years.<br /><br />(Though it is part of America's cultural landscape to like variety. We are immigrants and appropriators and we like variety.)<br />Jeff Alworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02930119177544342495noreply@blogger.com