Brewers love crafting a wide array of beers, but over time, beer drinkers have gravitated dramatically toward two key factors – hoppiness and drinkability. 


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Brewers love crafting a wide array of beers, but over time, beer drinkers have gravitated dramatically toward two key factors – hoppiness and drinkability.{ai:summary}<p>Beer drinkers increasingly prefer two main characteristics in their brews: hoppiness and drinkability. This trend reflects a shift in consumer tastes as breweries adapt their offerings to meet these preferences. </p><p>#culture</p>

Why some brewing companies are producing more hop-forward ales and light-bodied lagers

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