An American IPA brewed by our dear friends and ABC Hall of Famers Jeff and Susan Rankert. Their recipe pays tribute to the Pabst Brewing Company’s Ballantine IPA that Jeff first tasted in 1974. Our favorite description for this beer comes from Beer Advocate: “It is not polite. Its flavors are almost defiant- a huge nose with hops and malt struggling for control, a bit of oak, just the right carbonation and an insanely long finish worthy of any hop-head.”
In recognition of their contribution to a crowd-funding campaign at our Ypsilanti Microbrewery location, one of the perks extended to the Rankerts was the opportunity to stop by the brewery and brew the recipe of their choosing. Fortunately for us, they are nationally acclaimed home-brewers and we think you’ll agree that they knocked it out of the park with this recipe.
American-Style India Pale Ale
ABV:
7.20%
Arbor Brewing Company
Ann Arbor, Michigan