BENGAL INDIA PALE ALE 7.0% Alc/vol The Calcutta Gazette, 1822, advertised goods just landed after a 4 month voyage around the Cape of Good Hope: “Hodgson’s warranted prime pale ale of the genuine October brewing, warranted fully equal, if not superior, to any ever before received in the settlement.” Apart from that fact, the real origins and recipes for IPA are disputed and argued over constantly. Red Duck Bengal IPA is a beer that pays homage to the original British IPAs, but with a modern touch by using generous, but not aggressive, amounts of Centennial and Cascade hops. The bitterness is moderate for this style, around 60 IBUs, and at 7% Alc/vol, it means that the extra malt balances the bitterness and makes this is a really drinkable IPA. Bengal IPA has a great balance between hop flavours, aromas and rich malt characters. Pale malt and a small amount of caramalt has given the ale a deep golden amber colour. Red Duck Bengal IPA - fully equal, if not superior to any... |