May I have an IPA?

If you ask that question in India, the answer will be "No, sorry." Why? Because they don't brew it here. Indians have beer - lots of it, just no India Pale Ale's.

Here is a history lesson for you (only because someone asked about this topic). The brewing business was started here by, who else, the Brits. During colonial/occupation times, British subjects set-up the first breweries in order to keep the British expats and soldiers drunk and happy. The IPA was actually invented/created in London and then shipped to India. The strong, highly hopped ale was designed to survive the five month voyage to India (thanks Wikipedia for this history lesson).

Anyhow, the Brits built breweries all over India and ran them until Independence. Now it's a market dominated by one company: United Breweries Limited. They make Kingfisher and a number of other brews. Supposedly the second largest brewer in the world. And I must say, its pretty good beer...

Now you know Suzzle.