2 definitions by Hirschamania
Referring to the hazy quality of New England style India Pale Ale, specifically the heavily hazy, truly opaque offerings. Often abbreviated as NEIPA the New England India Pale Ale is a traditionally hazy version of India Pale Ale, also notable for other characteristics setting it apart from other American India Pale Ales (IPAs), and especially west coast (USA) IPAs, and traditional, English IPAs.
The beer poured dense and hazy, with color of dark straw, and a nose suggesting ripe, tropical fruit. So thick was the haze it was truly IPAque. Impossible to see through, the only sure way toward clarity was to drain the glass, one loving sip at a time.
by Hirschamania July 27, 2018
Kwak (less commonly used full name "Pauwel Kwak") is a Belgian strong pale ale brewed by Brouwerij Bosteel in the town of Buggenhout, Belgium. Although a very good beer in its own right this particular Belgian ale is probably best known for its signature, branded glassware, which is a smaller version of a yard style glass complete with wooden stand. This type of drinking vessel was more traditionally known as a coachman's beer glass, reputedly designed to make it easier for drivers of horse-drawn carriages to be served beer while they were making stops along the road.
The "Kwak Pipe" is a roughly 10 inch high ensemble of branded Pauwel Kwak glass fitting into its also branded wooden stand with integrated handle, designed so that the glass, which is not stable on its own, can be handled within the wooden stand and holder.
The appearance of a Kwak served in its traditional glass at a bar is often a source of interest to other bargoers. It is not unusual for patrons seeing the glassware to pipe up with inquiries about the beer or orders for one of the same. The very signature glassware is what I personally refer to as a "Kwak Pipe".
The "Kwak Pipe" is a roughly 10 inch high ensemble of branded Pauwel Kwak glass fitting into its also branded wooden stand with integrated handle, designed so that the glass, which is not stable on its own, can be handled within the wooden stand and holder.
The appearance of a Kwak served in its traditional glass at a bar is often a source of interest to other bargoers. It is not unusual for patrons seeing the glassware to pipe up with inquiries about the beer or orders for one of the same. The very signature glassware is what I personally refer to as a "Kwak Pipe".
by Hirschamania December 30, 2016