Outsourced IPA

Outsourced IPA is a traditional English India Pale Ale in the Burton on the Trent style.  Water from the Trent River is known for its high mineral content which served to accentuate the hop characteristics of Pale Ales in that time.  In the mid to late 18^th century Burton brewers succeeded in replicating the pale ale produced in London, the advantage of the water’s qualities allowed the development of the trade of Burton India Pale Ale (an ale specially brewed to keep during the long sea voyage to India).  Today the breweries of Burton (including Bass) are mainly owned by the large conglomerates on InBev and Molson Coors,  however several microbreweries remain.

Mill Road Craft Brewing, and its Outsourced IPA, pays tribute to the traditional breweries on the Trent with its version of the standard English India Pale Ale.  Outsourced IPA is a medium body ale with an off-white, creamy, tan head with a moderate lasting lace.  The Ale is cloudy from the dry hop addition of English Willamette hops.  Upon tasting you can notice the mineral additions that simulate the hard water of the Trent river.  These additions helps to accent the hops and lend a somewhat metallic or mineral like flavor.  Use your senses to experience the dry hop nose with caramel and toast hints up front, with a hint of raisin in the middle, dry and slightly bitter finish.

Vital Stats:

• 55 IBU’s
• OG 1.066, FG 1.016
• 6.1% ABV
• 223 calories