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Sea-Aged Beer
BrewDog recently shipped an extremely limited number of cases of their newest IPA the BrewDog Atlantic IPA. From BrewDog: “Atlantic IPA survived two months on the North Atlantic, involving a tense barrel-rescue-mission, beatings from force ten storms, 60 foot waves and encounters with killer whales. Upon safe return to dry land, the IPA was bottle conditioned and is now available.”
BrewDog’s brief history of the IPA: “Originating in the 1700s, India Pale Ales were developed in Britain and sent by sea to British people living in India. The beers travelled inside oak casks on board sailing vessels however the lack of refrigeration and tempestuous sea journeys often compromised the quality. India Pale Ale was born when brewers realised that together, hops and alcohol act as a natural preservative ensuring that the beer could withstand the voyage and arrive in good condition.”
Also check out the crazy label artwork.
Want to learn more about the history of IPAs? Check out the book Hops and Glory: One Man’s Search for the Beer That Built the British Empire.
