{"id":42421,"date":"2021-03-08T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T01:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=42421"},"modified":"2021-02-21T00:26:23","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T16:26:23","slug":"craft-beer-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/craft-beer-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"From IPA To APA, Here&#8217;s What The Different Craft Beer Styles &#038; Terms Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the mainstream names are hogging taps and fridges at pubs and bars, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft beer scene in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is slowly gaining steam and tantalising drinkers with unorthodox flavour profiles. In Klang Valley, craft beer bars are mushrooming at different spots with the aim to introduce locals to a new brand of booze. However, as with most niche markets, the craft beer scene is packed with acronyms and jargons that can be daunting and confusing to beginners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to worry, though! Join us as we delve into the different styles of craft beer, and you\u2019ll soon be ordering IPAs, APAs, NEIPAs, and more like a pro.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Qualifies As Craft Beer?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broadly speaking, craft beer is brewed by small-to-medium independent breweries with a focus on experimenting with flavours and ingredients. As such, craft brewers don\u2019t just brew one single style of beer and are always exploring a variety of styles, as permitted by the independence from any corporate stakeholders. To sum it up, innovation is the engine that keeps the craft brewing industry going\u2014and it\u2019s also what people come to expect from them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining The Different Styles Of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft Beer In Malaysia<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Pale Ale (IPA)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42423\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42423\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA.jpg\" alt=\"IPA craft beer malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IPA-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-mZZ8fAh4B\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@brewdogofficial<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most people, this is the style that draws them to the allure of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Beers-Cider-cat.2600.21694.21695\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beer <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s also the most accessible as you can easily find them at local bars as well as supermarkets. Today\u2019s IPAs consist of so many different finishes, flavours, and appearances, which makes it difficult to categorise this blanket term. But broadly speaking, an IPA is a very hoppy beer with relatively high bitterness and light golden hue. Hops are one of the integral ingredients of beer brewing, and they\u2019re the ones that add flavour and bitterness to your beer. The main differences between the styles of IPAs lie in the strength of the hop aroma, bitter flavour, and the type of hops used, which we will explore more below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double Indian Pale Ale (DIPA)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42424\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42424\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA.jpg\" alt=\"double IPA craft beer malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/DIPA-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B_x1BlZoMBn\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@stonebrewing<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as Imperial Indian Pale Ale (IIPA) in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysian craft beer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scene and abroad, the DIPA is a jacked-up version of an IPA\u2014meaning more hops with an equal amount of malts that result in a flavour-rich mouthfeel. Its alcohol by volume (ABV) is higher as well, often falling in between the 7% and 9% range. Thus, this is not an easy drink by any means, especially if you have low <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Alcoholic-Beverages-cat.2600.21694\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tolerance. But the amplified aromas and in-your-face flavours make the DIPA a worthy Friday nightcap before <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Bedroom-Furniture-cat.26.6949.6951\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New England India Pale Ale (NEIPA)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42425\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42425\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA.jpg\" alt=\"NEIPA jedi juice\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/NEIPA-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bnnf9dvlYpV\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@hopnationbeer<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEIPAs lean towards a juicy, tropical hop experience without overpowering bitterness. An IPA subcategory, the NEIPA pours like a can of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Sunquick-Orange-Concentrate-2L-i.52784309.7054959460\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orange juice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, resulting in a hazy and almost opaque body. Dry-hopping, the use of high-protein grains (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Flour-cat.2600.20948.20953\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/WHEAT-BRAN-(Coarse)-250gm-Vacuum-Pack-i.44971815.3239953256\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wheat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and other brewing techniques contribute to the beer\u2019s haze and mouthfeel. ABV falls between 5% and 7% for this unorthodox beer style, which is quickly becoming a staple product at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft beer bars in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Session Indian Pale Ale<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42426\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42426\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session.jpg\" alt=\"session IPA clockwork tangerine\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Session-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-z3pCchBnB\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brewdogofficial<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A session IPA is defined by the drinkability that allows you to consume it over \u201csessions\u201d. That means it\u2019s a beer that won\u2019t leave you feeling heavy even when you have more than one pint. Compared to other styles of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft beer in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the session IPA\u2019s ABV is on the lower spectrum\u2014usually within the 3% to 5% bracket. In terms of flavours, expect bright tropical notes of tangy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Fruits-cat.2600.24986.24998\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fruits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with a subtle bitter finish to boot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pale Ale<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42427\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42427\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42427\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale.jpg\" alt=\"pale ale craft beer malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pale-Ale-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42427\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6HsLEbFw4z\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@bridgeroadbrewers<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One could be forgiven for mistaking an IPA for a pale ale, and vice versa. Both are accessible <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft beers in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and often intertwine in flavour, finish, and colour. While common knowledge describes IPAs as more intense than pale ales, the brew is ultimately decided by the brewery and it\u2019s entirely possible for a pale ale to be stronger than an IPA. And because not everyone\u2019s taste buds are the same, what a drinker perceives as very bitter might be slightly bitter to another. Nonetheless, as a rule of thumb, IPAs tend to have higher ABV (between 5%\u00a0 and 8%) pale ales are milder at lower than 5%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Pale Ale (APA)<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42428\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42428\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA.jpg\" alt=\"APA craft beer malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/APA-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BgUMKnlgj-a\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@goodwoodbrewing <\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast with the hop-heavy IPA, APAs strike a perfect balance between hoppy and malty. The end product is a lighter character with herbaceous and floral undertones, largely thanks to the use of American hops like Citra and Mosaic. APAs are a well-received <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft beer style in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because of a manageable ABV between 5% and 7% that compliments a silky smooth finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lager<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42429\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42429\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2.jpg\" alt=\"pasteur street lager \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Lager-2-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBACunljRo_\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@pasteurstreetbrewing<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lagers are the preferred type of beer in the non-craft beer world. But that\u2019s slowly changing as independent brewers concoct their own rendition of lagers. Lagers and ales share close ties, with yeast as the defining difference. Brewers cultivate lager yeast under cold conditions while ale yeast enjoys warm temperatures. Because of this brewing technique, lagers act as a blank canvas for the hops and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Organic-Care2u-Organic-Pearl-Barley-(400g-x-3)-i.21511871.1204856592\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barley<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to shine. This results in a crisp and light finish with ABV ranging between 3% and 9%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sours<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42430\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42430\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour.jpg\" alt=\"sour ale craft beer malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Sour-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzxS9wYAnxJ\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@moondogbrewing<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sours are\u2026 well, sour! Like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Yogurt-Drinks-cat.2600.2605.23711\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoghurt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=kombucha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kombucha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, brewers create sours by fermenting wild bacteria culture strains under strict sterile conditions. The result varies on the sour scale\u2014from as aggressive as drinking fresh lemon juice to a pleasant tart mouthfeel. In fact, some sours may even pass off as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Apple-Fox-Cider-(24-x-320ml)-i.240585638.3423412011\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ciders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Combining funky flavours and low ABV (3% to 5%), sours are a great entry point to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">craft beers in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if you aren\u2019t keen on the bitterness and \u201choppiness\u201d from IPAs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stouts And Porters<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42431\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42431\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter.jpg\" alt=\"omnipollo aon pecan mudpie stout\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Porter-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B-AVK0LFh4D\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@omnipollo<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like sours, stouts and porters are popular alternatives to IPAs and pale ales among <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malaysian craft beer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drinkers. When pouring, both are dark in colour with mysterious and tantalising notes of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Coffee-Tea-cat.2600.15245\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coffee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Chocolate-cat.2600.15226.15230\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chocolate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the occasional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/-500-gram-Caramel-Sauce-Topping-i.11065156.5135812301\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caramel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. What sets both styles apart is the richness and degree to which the ingredients are set off when drinking. Stout is a full-bodied, creamy, and bitter ale. Meanwhile, a porter is malty and medium-bodied with lower ABV. Speaking of ABV, stouts generally hover between 5% and 12% while porters range from 4.5% to 8%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Longer An Acquired Taste, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft Beer In Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is Picking Up Steam<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42432\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42432\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last.jpg\" alt=\"craft beer malaysia skull glass\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Craft-Beer-Last-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@josholalde\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Josh Olalde<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/LoKVYv5pVKc\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsplash<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth be told, we\u2019re only scratching the surface here. 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