Otter Creek Imperial IPA

Originally brewed for thirsty British troops stationed on the subcontinent of India, India Pale Ales had to withstand the sea voyage around Africa. Brewers needed to take full advantage of two preservatives available at the time: hops and alcohol. They increased their hopping rates, more than doubled their malt usage, and dry-hopped the brew before it set out on its voyage. Our Imperial India Pale Ale carries on this tradition- and then some. The fruity and citrusy hop aroma intermingles perfectly with an assertive malty backbone. Our brewers added a generous supply of hops to this brew thoughout the entire process to provide an enormous hop flavor