Labatt's India Pale Ale Bottle
Credit LineGift of Dr. J. Malcolm Smith, London, Ontario, 1999
Object number1999.003.016
Label TextJohn Labatt II (1838-1915) introduced India Pale Ale in 1867. He had learned the recipe during his apprenticeship in Wheeling, West Virginia. It became a popular addition to the brewery’s product line. Following J. K. Labatt’s 1866 death, John Labatt took over, operating the brewery with his mother, Eliza (1816-1897). In 1872, Labatt bought her share to become sole owner.
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