Prancing Pony Pagan's Empire Imperial Pale Ale

Prancing Pony Brewery

Published January 16, 2017

To introduce Prancing Pony’s core range IPA, Pagan’s Empire, we need to wind back the clock. Back to a time when dogs were only just beginning to be domesticated, men would hit the paddocks to provide for the family and the women would stay at home and brew beer, among other things. Spelt and rye were common ingredients were typically unrefined compared to those we enjoy today. Not that we're saying Pagan’s Empire is unrefined; rather these old methods were the inspiration for the beer.

Labelled an imperial pale ale, 25 percent of the grain bill is made up of rye malt, while Pagan’s Empire has been heavily hopped at various staged with three different American varieties. A gentle tangerine, grassy hop aroma begins the Pagan’s Empire journey. It's a beer that pours a burnt orange colour with a nice, off white head and full, thick mouthfeel, thanks in no small part to the liberal use of rye malt. It's an Empire that fights on well after the last sip too thanks to a big, punchy bitterness.

Matt King

Style
Imperial Pale Ale
ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
60 IBU
Name
Prancing Pony Brewery
Address

42 Mt Barker Road
Totness
SA 5250

Phone
(08) 8398 3881
Open Hours

From 17/4/15:
Mon to Thurs: 10am to 6pm
Fri & Sat: 10am to 10pm
Sunday: 10am to 8pm.

Plus an all-day menu seven days a week

Tours

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