Hoppy (happy!) IPA Day, everyone! Let’s raise our glasses and toast to one of the most beloved beer styles out there – the India Pale Ale.
Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of IPAs, today is the perfect day to explore the fantastic brews available in the picturesque Peal District! Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this beautiful region offers a diverse selection of IPAs that will undoubtedly satisfy your taste buds.
The exceptional Peak District - the home of exceptional breweries
The Peak District is home to some of the very best breweries in the UK. Each brewery boasts a pure dedication to the craft of producing world-class offerings, and the outcomes are a sheer pleasure to behold and enjoy. Check out these exceptional breweries to discover their wonderful IPAs.
Thornbridge Brewery
The Thornbridge story began back in 2005 when the founders Jim Harrison and Simon Webster recruited two young brewers to brew on a second-hand 10-barrel kit on the grounds of Thornbridge Hall. Thornbridge Brewery was born, and is now known the world over!
Derby Brewing Company
Derby Brewing Company is a family-run craft brewery situated in Derby city centre. They have a wide range of award-winning real ales and eight great venues across Derbyshire & Staffordshire. As well as their 8 core beers, they release many limited edition seasonal reall ales, as well as the odd kegged or canned beer.
Buxton Brewery
Buxton Brewery’s first ever brew was mashed-in on a cold, dark January 1st, 2009. The brewhouse was the family garage and the batch size was about 40 litres.
Fast-forward 9 years and the team, which has steadily grown to be 11 strong is now based in a 7000 square foot modern building on Staden Lane, Buxton. Its custom designed and (British) built brewhouse produces around 3500 litres per brew, 3 times per week.
The brewery makes upwards of 30 distinct brews of all kinds and has many other special editions both planned and in its back-catalogue. Innovation and super-high quality are the prime goals, along with a nod to tradition and an almost maniacal attention to detail.
Shiny Brewery
Established in 2012, Shiny began as a small-scale cask brewery operation in the beer garden at the back of the Furnace Inn pub in Derby. This is where the Founder, Pedro, made their first ever brew – Launchpad, a 3.9% pale ale.
Peak Ales
Peak Ales Brewery produces traditional real ales in the stunning landscape of the Peak District in the Derbyshire Dales. It is run by Robert and Debra Evans and a team whose combined knowledge and experience in producing Real Ale Craft Beers has kept the business running since 2005.
Check them out guys – they all have something unique to offer, and you’ll enjoy every last sip!
Remember, always enjoy responsibly and, if you can, support local businesses while savouring the hoppy goodness on this special day.
Cheers to IPA Day, and to the Peak District for providing us with such amazing beer experiences! #IPADay #PeakDistrictBrews #CraftBeerLove #CheersToLocalFlavours
