Thursday August 5 is National IPA Day!
Per nationaldayscalendar.com, “the IPA seems to have developed out of an idea from the 1700s. When shipping ale to India, adding hops to the beer increased the longevity of the brew. Brewers thought that hops preserved the beer for long voyages to hot climates. One London brewer gained attention for his ability to brew this particular style of beer. George Hodgson shipped many casks of pale ales to India from London. However, no one knows for sure when or who coined the name India Pale Ale.”
So grab yourself an IPA on a hot summer day!
Cheers!
– Jet Cannon
