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India Pale Ale
India Pale Ale is a style of beer featuring a greater level of hops and alcohol
than traditional Pale Ales. The hop flavor is typically medium to high, gold or
straw, and the beer has a very fragrant, hoppy aroma.
IPAs were created in the 1700s, a time in which British troops and civilians in
India desired English beer. After a long and demanding voyage through the
rough waters of South Africa, beer often arrived flat and sour. To combat this
problem, British brewers infused beer with extra alcohol and hops to preserve
the beer and prevent the growth of bacteria during long sea voyages.
The end result? Delicious IPAs, very similar to what you see in your local
bottle shop today.
Common Examples:
Harpoon IPA
Red Hook IPA
Anchor Liberty Ale
Dogfish Head 60/90 Minute IPA
Centennial IPA
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