This is more about current events than about brewing history, but I am happy to announce that Quidi Vidi Brewing are bringing the IPA style back to the island. No IPAs have been brewed commercially (as far as I know) in Newfoundland for home consumption (though Yellowbelly’s Hodge Podge seasonal was close) since the end of the “India Pale Ale” by Newfoundland Brewery (excepting homebrew, of course).
This is a British IPA, not a more America hop-heavy version, about which they state: “IPA’s are brewed strong and are highly hopped originally to withstand the voyage from England to India.” While I’m not in Newfoundland right now I do have some pictures provided by my folks.
A picture of the Quidi Vidi British India Pale Ale seasonal, circa March 17, 2012.
A close up of the British IPA label, circa March 17, 2012.
If all goes well I might have a couple of bottles to sample in Toronto later this week. If that happens I’ll update with some thoughts on the taste and a high-quality label scan. Hopefully it’s hopped enough to survive the voyage up!
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