08/06/2026
Every first Thursday in August, beer enthusiasts celebrate National IPA Day by going to their local pub and having a pint of their favorite IPA.
IPA, also known as India Pale Ale, is one of the most beloved beer styles today, known for its bold hop flavors, citrusy aromas, and refreshing bitterness. IPAs date back to the late 1700s during the height of the British East India Trading Company when Great Britain was sending goods and soldiers to India. They discovered that the heavier beers would spoil before reaching their destination 6 months later due to the warmer climate. In the 1780s, George Hodgson created a pale ale with higher alcohol content and a heavy dose of hops. Hops, a natural preservative, helped protect the beer from spoilage, while the extra alcohol gave it additional staying power. It was such a hit with British soldiers in India, that by the 1820s, it was officially dubbed “India Pale Ale.” IPAs became a staple at every British pub.
Over the past few decades, local craft breweries have started creating their own IPAs with local ingredients.
Dog Rose Brewing Company offers many fun and local IPAs, beers, and cider. They are the first stop on our Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour.
The Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Tour takes a more spirited looked into St. Augustine’s dark side EVERY Thursday, Friday, & Saturday night at 7pm.
The Original Ghostly Experience Walking Tour, the city’s oldest lantern-led ghost tour by a guide in period dress, is a family friendly tour departing EVERY Thursday, Friday, & Saturday night at 8pm.
For those who want a more up close and personal experience with our spectral friends, the Paranormal Investigation of the Old Fort Grounds begins EVERY Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 8:30pm.
Something new for our Ghost Tours…the Boo Bundle! Now, when purchasing your tickets you can now add on an EMF reader of your very own. It will be provided to you at check in for the tour. You will be able to continue your ghost hunting investigations long after the tour is over. Just be careful, you never know who may decide to join you!
GhostToursofStAugustine.com
(904)825-0087