Ever wondered why your favorite hoppy brew is called an “India Pale Ale”? In this episode, we dig into the boozy backstory of the IPA. It started as a practical solution for shipping beer across oceans, became a staple of British colonial history (for better or worse), and eventually morphed into the hop bomb we know and love today. From Burton-on-Trent to your local taproom, it’s a wild ride full of yeast, empire, and a whole lotta hops. Sources:

Episode 2 - The History of the IPA

The Beerstorian by Beergasmic.com is your time-traveling guide to the wild, weird, and wonderful history of beer. Each episode has AI hosts that dive into a different chapter of the past, uncovering the brews, events, and people that shaped the world one pint at a time. From ancient ale rituals to Prohibition rebellions and forgotten beer riots, we’re pouring stories that are as rich as a barrel-aged stout. No reviews. No fluff. Just fascinating beer history served fresh in 30 minutes or less.

Whether you're a craft beer nerd, history buff, or just curious about the strange ways beer keeps popping up in major world moments, hop aboard. The past has never tasted so good.

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The Beerstorian by Beergasmic.com is your time-traveling guide to the wild, weird, and wonderful history of beer. Each episode has AI hosts that dive into a different chapter of the past, uncovering the brews, events, and people that shaped the world one pint at a time. From ancient ale rituals to Prohibition rebellions and forgotten beer riots, we’re pouring stories that are as rich as a barrel-aged stout. No reviews. No fluff. Just fascinating beer history served fresh in 30 minutes or less. Whether you're a craft beer nerd, history buff, or just curious about the strange ways beer keeps popping up in major world moments, hop aboard. The past has never tasted so good.

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Episode 2 - The History of the IPA

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