Banks's Brewery Celebrates 150 Years with Exclusive Sesquicentennial IPA

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Banks's Brewery, a historic institution in Wolverhampton, is marking its 150th anniversary with the release of a special, one-off cask ale called the Sesquicentennial IPA. This exclusive beer will be available only at the Wolverhampton Beer Festival from July 24 to 26. The Sesquicentennial IPA is a bold, hoppy IPA that honors Banks's legacy and its deep roots in the Black Country, with a bold floral aroma and vivid flavors of orange and grapefruit citrus.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sesquicentennial IPA is a one-off, special edition cask ale brewed by Banks's to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
  • The beer is available exclusively at the Wolverhampton Beer Festival from July 24 to 26.
  • The Sesquicentennial IPA is a bold, hoppy IPA with a classic Banks's character, featuring dry-hopped Ahtanum from Washington State and Opus, a new English hop variety.
  • The beer has a bold floral aroma and vivid flavors of orange and grapefruit citrus, along with fragrant elderflower and subtle herbal hints.
  • The Sesquicentennial IPA is a tribute to Banks's legacy and its dedicated team, which will cease operations in the Autumn.
  • Banks's beers will continue to be brewed from the historic Marston's Brewery in Burton-on-Trent.
  • Julie Gale, Senior Production Manager at Banks's, led the team brewing the Sesquicentennial IPA, emphasizing the beer's significance as a thank you to drinkers, publicans, fellow brewers, and the community.
  • Banks's has a long-standing relationship with the Wolverhampton Beer Festival, having supported the festival since its inception in 1977.

Statistics:

  • 150 years of brewing history in the city.
  • 3 main hop varieties used in the Sesquicentennial IPA: Ahtanum, Opus, and others not explicitly mentioned.
  • The Sesquicentennial IPA will be brewed for the last time at the original Banks's Brewery in Wolverhampton, as operations cease in the Autumn.
  • 1977: The year Banks's first supported the Wolverhampton Beer Festival.

Sources:

  • "Banks's Brewery brews up 150th anniversary ale" London Evening Standard
  • "Breweries mark 150 years of brewing" Banks's Brewery press release
  • Banks's Brewery official website