The true story of India Pale Ale

The true story of India Pale Ale. The world of beers is full of misconceptions, often carried around even by many industry insiders. One of these is the origin of India Pale Ale: beer history discussions abound with every sip, at tables or the bar, whenever a venue offers the latest variant of (American) IPA on the market. The taste buds send strange signals of citrus, resins, and tropical fruit, and the mind embarks on a space-time journey: but what does this idea of IPA have in common with the first versions produced in England in the 18th century? The story is complex, but explained in great detail in this article by Simone Cantoni, in a “Doc Brown” style. Let us know in the comments which parts made you feel most like “Marty.”