Milkshake IPA is a modern substyle derived from New England IPA (NEIPA). Its defining technical characteristic is the addition of lactose (milk sugar) during the brewing process. Since traditional brewing yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) does not possess the enzyme required to ferment lactose, this sugar remains intact in the final product, providing notable residual sweetness and significantly increasing body density and creaminess.
To complement this texture and justify the name, it is common for these beers to include massive additions of fruit purees, vanilla and oat or wheat flakes. Visually they are usually opaque and brightly coloured due to the fruit. Organoleptically, they prioritize sweet and fruity flavours over hop bitterness, although they still use highly aromatic hop varieties. The style was created and popularized around 2015, mainly after a culinary collaboration between the American brewery Tired Hands Brewing Company and Sweden's Omnipollo.
Buy Milkshake IPA beers online
At Mascraft you can buy craft Milkshake IPAs brewed with oats, lactose and modern hops, ideal for those looking for a smooth, sweet and highly expressive IPA. Buy online and receive them comfortably at home.
