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Summerskills Indiana's Bones

Summerskills Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · English Strong Ale · One of 6 English Strong Ales in hopIQ

Plymouth's oldest brewery, set up by Adam Summerskill in his Bigbury vineyard in 1983. Indiana's Bones launched that year as a winter warmer and stayed year-round after it outsold everything else. 5.6% ABV dark ruby ale, soft chocolate and dried-fruit malt with the characteristic Kentish Goldings aroma. CAMRA South West Old Ales bronze 2012/13.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
floral
60%
bitter
60%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%

About English Strong Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a English Strong Ale?

English Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar English Strong Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Summerskills Indiana's Bones will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Summerskills Indiana's Bones

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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