Ales of the Raj

We call this beer Export Pale Ale, but we don’t actually export it. The term ‘export’ comes from the historical fact that these beers were brewed at a higher strength so they could survive a trip by sea. Long ocean voyages, especially in hot climates, often resulted in flat, sour beer… and the soldiers and sailors would miss a ready source of vitamin B that beer provided. Historically this was to our troops in the ‘empire’ so you often see the term ‘India Pale Ale’ replacing Export Pale Ale. Indeed, one of the most famous ‘Export’ beers, McEwan’s, is still a firm favourite of our troops stationed throughout the world.. Our EPA is a strong, traditional pale ale packed with body and striking hop notes (and lots and lots of vitamin B allegedly).