Keeping the British troops supplied with fresh beer out in the British East Indies proved to be a problem during the 19th Century. The lengthy journey by sailing ship caused the beers to spoil and a special brew therefore had to be supplied – India Pale Ale. This was brewed to a high alcoholic strength to keep bacteria at bay during the voyage. Recreate India Pale Ale, brewed to the Troops Tipple at approximately 1041° strength or by adding 1 kg of brewing sugar to the Higher Ranks Reserve version in its higher strength form.


Weight: 3.0 kg
Brewing Volume: 23L / 40 pints
ABV approx: 4.5%/6%
Colour: Amber
Hop / Key Ingredient: Medium
Malt: Medium

Ingredients: Hopped barley malt extract, dried yeast.