Beer-a-Day #241
The distinctive India Pale Ale style was developed by British brewers in the 1700s in order to create a sturdy beer that could survive long sea journeys to far-flung colonies where troops eagerly awaited the arrival of this sublime liquid refreshment. Long Hammer takes the traditional IPA brewing process one step further by dry hopping, or adding hops at the end of the brewing process with Cascade hops to give a wonderful hop aroma but not the overpowering hop taste. Long Hammer IPA is the beer you find yourself reaching for again and again, no matter what the occasion.
Light gold and clear; white head with lots of lacing. Some grapefruit in the aroma, piney. Pleasantly bitter, with a bit of grapefruit zest in the finish. I like it.
The origins of the IPA are always misreported. The truth is rooted in avoiding taxes. Search for IPA and myth….
Plus porters and lots of other beers could survive that journey.
.-= Ben’s last blog ..World’s Oldest Bartender, 95, is Retiring in Pa. =-.
Yes, yes. I’m just reporting the what the brewer says.
I had one last night while playing Bingo at the MD State Fair. I would say it is a middle of the road IPA, but definitely something I didn’t mind.
.-= Jason’s last blog ..I’m Back =-.