The category of Hoppy Beers represents the peak of agronomic and technical innovation in modern brewing, covering much more than simple IBU measurement (International Bitterness Units). Our selection focuses on the maximum expression of hop essential oils (myrcene, humulene, linalool, among others), prioritising references where hopping technique - from Mash Hopping to Triple Dry-Hop (TDH) or the use of cryo concentrates - defines the organoleptic profile. We understand IPA not as a monolith, but as a complex spectrum where the interaction between water chemistry, yeast selection and addition timing transforms the flower into a sensory experience ranging from herbal to tropical.
Our curation covers the current technical dichotomy of the style: on one side, West Coast IPAs and their modern variants, characterised by high attenuation, a sulphate-led water profile and visual clarity that enhances resinous and citrus bitterness; and on the other, New England IPAs (NEIPAs) and Hazy IPAs, where the search for biotransformation and colloidal stability (haze) through the use of oats and wheat results in a silky mouthfeel and aromatic "juice" saturation with low perceived bitterness. Each reference in our catalogue has been selected for technical execution, discarding beers with oxidation defects or excessive astringent hop burn.
Because hop volatile aromatic compounds are extremely sensitive to temperature and dissolved oxygen, we treat this collection as a highly perishable fresh product. The integrity of an IPA depends absolutely on the cold chain; therefore, we manage our stock under strict refrigeration to slow the degradation of thiols and terpenes. When buying these beers from us, you guarantee that the aromatic explosion designed by the brewer - whether in a light Session IPA or a high-density TIPA - reaches your glass with the same intensity and freshness as at packaging.
Types of hoppy beers: style guide
We cover the full spectrum of modern hops:
West Coast IPA
The American standard prioritising clean bitterness and a dry profile. These are crystal-clear beers with resinous, citrus and herbal notes, using classic hops such as Cascade, Centennial or Simcoe. Ideal for those seeking a "crispy" character and marked IBU (bitterness).
New England IPA (NEIPA) / Hazy IPA
Contemporary styles centred on aroma and texture, not bitterness. They are characterised by natural haze and silky body (thanks to oats and wheat). Through massive dry-hopping techniques, they offer explosive notes of tropical fruit, mango and stone fruit with very low bitterness.
Double IPA (DIPA) and Triple IPA (TIPA)
High-intensity beers. They increase malt and hop load to raise alcohol strength (generally +7.5% ABV) and body. They seek complex balance where alcoholic power integrates with intense fruity or resinous flavours.
Session IPA and Pale Ale
Beers designed for "drinkability". They keep all the aromatic expression of hops but with moderate alcohol strength (usually below 5% ABV). Perfect for enjoying intense flavour without alcoholic fatigue.
Selection by hop variety and freshness
For the expert consumer, raw material is key. At Mascraft we filter our catalogue for the best executions of fashionable and experimental hops such as Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin, Strata, Idaho 7 and Talus.
Oxidation is the main defect in these styles. Our stock-management policy prioritises fast rotation and packaging-date control. When you buy here, you acquire product free of oxidised (cardboard-like) notes, guaranteeing the real experience designed by the brewer.
Why is it vital to keep IPA cold?
Hop essential oils (myrcene, humulene) degrade rapidly with heat. Refrigeration is the only method to stop oxidation and preserve fruity and citrus aromas. An IPA at room temperature loses its profile in a few weeks.
What is the difference between IPA and APA?
American Pale Ale (APA) is usually more balanced between malt and hops, with medium body and moderate strength. IPA (India Pale Ale) raises hop intensity both in aroma and bitterness and usually has higher alcohol strength.
What is Dry-Hopping?
It is a brewing technique that consists of adding hops cold during or after fermentation. This allows maximum extraction of aromatic oils without adding extra bitterness, fundamental in styles such as NEIPAs.
Bitterness, aroma and technique
Working with hops is a matter of precision.
The level of bitterness (IBU), the timing and number of dry hop additions, or the varieties used - Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, Strata or Idaho 7 - determine the final result.
A well-made IPA does not seek to saturate, but to balance intensity, cleanliness and stability.
Every reference available at Mascraft meets that standard: beers with expert aromatic load, no oxidation and verified freshness control.
Variety of hoppy styles
The universe of hoppy beers goes beyond classic IPA.
There are West Coast beers with dry and resinous bitterness, New England and Hazy IPA with silky texture and fruity profile, Cold IPA with clean fermentation and lager precision, or Triple IPA and QIPA that take intensity to the extreme without losing control.
Also Pale Ale and Session IPA keep the essence of hops with lower strength and greater drinkability.
Selected hoppy beers
At Mascraft we work directly with breweries that understand hops as a living ingredient. All IPAs you will find here - whether West Coast, Hazy or Session - have been refrigerated from origin and stored at controlled temperature to keep their aromatic profile intact. The criterion is simple: only real quality and proven freshness.
Buy IPAs and hoppy beers online
Buy IPAs and hoppy beers at Mascraft with the option of refrigerated shipping throughout mainland Spain and France.
The best selection of beers with bitter character, fresh aroma and impeccable technical profile, brewed by producers who treat hops with rigour and knowledge.
Market context
The rise of hoppy beers defines much of the growth of modern craft. While industrial lagers dominate volume, IPAs and their variants concentrate the attention of specialised audiences.
European and American brands - such as Basqueland, Garage Beer Co, La Pirata, Sierra Nevada, BrewDog or Stone Brewing - set the technical standard for freshness and execution. Today, IPAs are not a trend: they are the common language of the independent brewing movement.
The hoppy beers are the heart of the craft movement: IPA, DIPA, West Coast, New England, Hazy or Session IPA, each interpreting hops with a different approach. At Mascraft we bring together the best Hoppy beers from Europe and America, always kept cold to preserve their original profile.
