James Squire I.P.A.

Info on the bottle:

5.6% ALC/VOL

Brewery: Malt Shovel Brewery

IPA is truly a unique drop. Full of character, this beer stands its ground with robust malty flavours and earthy floral aromas from dry hopping with English Fuggles. Rich and golden in colour, it boasts a feisty bitterness with a lingering crisp finish.

Convicts weren't the only thing the English exported. At about the same time James Squire embarked for Australia, this style of beer shipped out for India's shores. Spoilage was offset during the long journey by adding more hops and increasing India Pale Ale's alcohol content - it's unlikely the same kindness was offered to the 'passengers' of the First Fleet.

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