Burton IPA 200
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Venue: The Constitutional Club
150 High Street, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JE
Date/Time: Friday 11th November 2022 1pm-6pm
1822 was a pivotal year in the history of Burton upon Trent, the starting point for decades of growth that would turn this sleepy Midlands town into the Brewing Capital of the World. The event that started the transformation happened late in the year when Samuel Allsopp produced the first commercial Burton brewed India Pale Ale; this was sent to India in December of that year and started a battle between London Brewer George Hodgson and not only Allsopp but also other Burton brewers: Bass, Worthington and Salt for dominance in the Indian market.
Guild members and non-members are welcome to attend a series of talks and a social gathering to help mark this special anniversary. The event begins at 1pm, at The Constitutional Club, with talks lasting throughout the day. There will also be a commemorative plaque unveiling by Mr Jamie Allsopp, the Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandson of Samuel. After the lectures, attendees are then welcome to continue the festivities at The Coopers Tavern, 43 Cross St, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1EG where a special version of Allsopp’s IPA will be pouring.
Itinerary
Compere – Emma Inch, Chair of the British Guild of Beer Writers
1.00pm Welcome and settle in.
1.15pm Burton-Upon-Trent brewing historian and Burton resident Ian Webster on why it’s important to mark anniversaries in local history – particularly when you live in the world’s most important brewing town.
1.30pm Legendary beer writer Roger Protz gives an overview of the history of India Pale Ale and Burton’s vital role within it.
2.00pm Jamie Allsopp, seven-times-great-grandson of Samuel Allsopp, tells the story of the rise, fall and rebirth of Allsopp’s and the original Burton IPA, with an exclusive tutored tasting of a special commemorative IPA led by Allsopp’s brewer Jim Appelbee.
2.30pm Why Burton? Emma Gilleland, Master of Brewing and Director of Brewing at Marston’s, explains why and how Burton-on-Trent is the natural home for hoppy pale ales.
3.00pm Break
3.20pm Empire State of Mind: writer David Jesudason and Zoe Wyeth of Villages Brewery present their ‘decolonised IPA’ and discuss how to reconcile this beloved beer style with the problematic side of its colonial history.
3.50pm Beer writer and You-Tuber Johnny Garrett presents a new ‘Modern British IPA’ co-created with London’s Meantime Brewing, and discusses how the future of the world’s most popular craft beer style could involve bringing it back closer to its British roots – which took hold in London before flourishing in Burton.
4.20pm Round-up and general discussion.
5.00pm Further beer tasting and close.
This event will be followed by more beer being poured at the Cooper’s Tavern, Burton-Upon-Trent, for those who wish to carry on.
The scheduled line-up is subject to change.
Thank you to those who have helped to organise and support this event:
Guild Member Ian Webster
Samuel Allsopp and Sons Ltd.
The Constitutional Club
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Guild Members can RSVP for their free place at this event, by emailing secretary@beerguild.co.uk.
Non-members can purchase a ticket for £5 plus fees via our shop.
Please read our Code of Conduct prior to attending this event.
You can also read about this event or our dedicated event page.