Thread: Anyone for ale?

Originally Posted by Morty

Word has it (on this side of the Pond) that high hops ale was developed to survive the long voyage from England to India so that British expatriots and soldiers could have a taste of home.

I.P.A. = India Pale Ale. First brewed in Liverpool to be shipped around the Empire. Or Empah, as those Indian Army officers would have called it.

Hi,

These high-hopped beers were 'stock pales' in the vernacular of the time.

There was a very interesting book written by Moritz & Morris called 'A Textbook Of The Science Of Brewing' in the 1890s.

It is listed here :

A text-book of the science of brewing - Google Books

Moritz was a lecturer at the famous Finsbury Technical College.

The 'stock pales' seemed to have original gravities (OG) of 1065 - 1075.

IIRC Moritz had some interesting takes on the strengths of beers

Beers of OG ca 1045 were suitable for invalids and women.

Beers of OG ca 1030 were suitable for children.

Compare these with the feeble OGs of modern beers

One very famous lager in the UK had an OG of 1027 the last time I analysed it !! That is less than one pound of malt per gallon !!

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

Originally Posted by vthomlinson

i do love a nice ale.. well.. i love all beer.. i'm like a chocoholic.. except with beer.

I think this may be what you have been missing. Not sure if you can track it down in your part of the world. Very nice though.

I've become a fan of the offerings from the Wychwood brewery over the last few months. Hobgoblin ruby ale is particularly good!
Also my local brewery, Okells, has recently started selling a very good ale called Alt. If you can track some down I'd highly recommend it!

Originally Posted by Sheebay

@gregs656 Ah cool I didn't know that, and yeah I agree Old Speckled Hen, London Pride etc are the way forward for cheap(er) regulars.

Here's another for Old Speckled Hen. Also a fan of Dogfish Head, kinda the classic IPA in my neck of the woods...

Originally Posted by gitano

Here's another for Old Speckled Hen. Also a fan of Dogfish Head, kinda the classic IPA in my neck of the woods...

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA is one of the most balanced beers I have ever had. Great American IPA.

It actually used to be my go to beer, however, my go to beer now is Green Flash West Coast IPA which I have one of on a daily basis.

Originally Posted by Fbones24

Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA is one of the most balanced beers I have ever had. Great American IPA.

It actually used to be my go to beer, however, my go to beer now is Green Flash West Coast IPA which I have one of on a daily basis.

I've never tried that one; I'll have to keep my eyes open for it

Bishops Finger is very good . But i prefer a pint (or two) of good old Guinness.