F&B - Non-Alcoholic - India Pale Ale (IPA)

India pale ale

Beer style

Description

India pale ale is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale. The style of pale ale which became known as India pale ale was widespread in England by 1815, and would grow in popularity, notably as an export beer shipped to India and elsewhere. Wikipedia

Alcohol by volume: 4.5–20%

Bitterness (IBU): 25–120

Color (SRM): 6–14

Final gravity: 1.000–1.025

Original gravity: 1.050–1.090

India Pale Ale (IPA)

India Pale Ale (IPA) is a hoppy beer style within the broader category of pale ale. The term "India" in the name comes from the beer's historical association with the British colonization of India.

Here's the story of how it came to be:

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the British Empire had a strong presence in India. Beer was a staple in the British diet, and the soldiers stationed in India wanted to enjoy it as well. However, the long journey from Britain to India presented a major problem: preservation. Beers transported from Britain to India would often spoil before reaching their destination, as the journey took months, often in harsh conditions.

In an attempt to solve this problem, London brewer George Hodgson from Bow Brewery, started brewing a stronger, hoppier version of pale ale. These ales were brewed with a higher alcohol content and more hops. The alcohol and hops acted as natural preservatives, helping the beer survive the journey and reach the soldiers still in good condition. The term "India Pale Ale" was first used in an advertisement in the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser in 1829.

Hodgson's beer was favoured initially due to a series of advantageous situations. Bow Brewery was conveniently located near the East India Company's docks, and Hodgson extended generous credit terms to the ship captains, who would then sell the beer to troops and colonial residents.

However, in the mid-19th century, Hodgson's relationship with the East India Company deteriorated, which opened up opportunities for other brewers. Burton-upon-Trent brewers, known for their high-quality brewing water, stepped in and began brewing this style of beer, which was found to be even more suited to the Indian climate. Beers from breweries like Bass and Allsopp gradually replaced Hodgson's as the IPA of choice in India.

Over time, the style's popularity waned in Britain as tastes moved toward less hoppy beers and stouts. However, IPAs have seen a resurgence in popularity in the late 20th and early 21st century, particularly with the rise of the craft brewing movement in the United States and the subsequent global influence of American craft beers.

Despite its historical origins, the term IPA now refers to a broad category of beers that can vary widely in flavor, color, and strength. Today's IPAs often feature robust hop flavors and higher alcohol content, reflecting their origins as a beer intended to withstand long sea voyages.

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