The origins of India Pale Ale style beer –or IPA – go back to 18th century England when British troops in India demanded beer on their long sea journey. In order to ensure the beer didn't spoil, more alcohol and more hops were added –which act as a ... IPA Day: Craft beer drinkers unite. Today is your dayLos Angeles Times Hoppy IPA Day! Celebrate with 6 styles of the beerToday.com (blog) Brooks on Beer: IPA DaySan Jose Mercury News Asheville Citizen-Times -AnnArbor.com -The Daily Meal all 29 news articles »