Wild Leap Brew Co.
LaGrange, Georgia
Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction #17, with “Citiva” hops debuts
Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction #17 is now available, as the Alpha line continues on.
This edition marks the beginning of a new collaboration with Brewers Supply Group’s (BSG) hop program. A new hop blend called Citiva, was used for #17. According to Norther Brewer, this hop is “designed to have consistent results (flavor profile) year after year, regardless of the characteristics of hops in the blend.”
“This edition of Alpha Abstraction has incredibly smooth, floral notes of peach and mango. We are also using experimental hops from this program in other beers, such as our Side Bae series.” – Chief Brewing Officer Chris Elliot
Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction #17 is available for a limited time in 12-ounce cans and draft across the southeast.
Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Citiva
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: Late June 2021
8% ABV
All Chinook hops: Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction Vol 9
Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction Vol 9 joins the ongoing imperial IPA series in October.
The Alpha Abstraction Series is designed to highlight a specific hop varietal. This edition is built on Michigan grown Chinook hops. While this particular hop is known to be big on pine flavors with hints of pineapple, this particular crop is the reverse- pineapple first, with hints of pine.
“With Michigan Chinook, we are finding that those flavors have almost flipped, and we are getting a much sweeter result with a strong pineapple essence.” – Chris Elliott, Head Brewer
Wild Leap Alpha Abstraction Vol 9 is available in 12-ounce cans and draft for a limited time.
Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: October 2019
8% ABV
“Transcontinental” Wild Leap ETA IPA coming mid-month
Wild Leap ETA IPA, a “transcontinental IPA” according to the brewery debuts in mid-September.
Chris Elliott, Wild Leap’s head brewer, states this release is a much drier India pale ale that the IPAs they have brewed before. These new hop combinations combined with a big addition of oats have created a medium-bodied IPA with a fluffy mouthfeel.
ETA is a dryer IPA than any we have ever brewed and will fall behind both the Alpha Abstraction series and Chance IPA in sweetness.” – Chris Elliott
As for the “transcontinental” description, that’s tied to the artwork. The blue and green can was drawn with a 70’s vibe. “In the ’70’s, flying was a luxurious experience, not the rat race that it is today,” explains Rob Goldstein, CMO and brewery Co-Founder.
Look for Wild Leap ETA IPA mid-month in 12-ounce cans and draft.
Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: Mid-September 2019
7% ABV
“High in Decadence” Wild Leap Vanilla Ice Cream Stout ships
Wild Leap Vanilla Ice Cream Stout, the brewery’s sixth new release in Summer 2019, debuts.
In keeping with the brewery’s line of ice cream themed beers (you shouldn’t have missed Bomb Pop Double IPA), LaGrange, Georgia based Wild Leap Brewing has released a new imperial milk stout, inspired by a big bowl of vanilla ice cream. According to the brewery, it’s the heaviest bodied beer Wild Leap has created to date.
The base is a boozy milk stout (brewed with lactose), and a heavy dose of vanilla. So much so, that the brewery’s CEO calls this release “high in decadence.” Wild Leap’s head brewer Chris Elliott used to work for Blue Bell Ice Cream, so the fusion of past and present jobs is sure to continue in future beers.
Wild Leap Vanilla Ice Cream Stout is available in 12-ounce cans and draft for a limited time.
Style: Imperial Milk Stout (w/ Vanilla Beans. Lactose.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Late August 2019
10.5% ABV
Double dry-hopped Wild Leap Rockweave Double IPA releases this month
Wild Leap Rockweave Double IPA debuts this month, a limited edition imperial IPA.
This double dry-hopped IPA is brewed to commemorate Rockweave Music & Arts Festival, taking in the brewery’s hometown of LaGrange, Georgia on October 4 & 5.
Wild Leap Rockweave Double IPA is available in 12-ounce cans and draft.
Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Mid-August 2019
8.1% ABV
Wild Leap Brew Co. adds spirits with vodka launch this month
LaGrange, Georgia based Wild Leap Brew Co. is expanding into spirits this fall.
August 12th in the taproom is the first time brewery fans will be able to sample Wild Leap Vodka. The 8 times distilled spirit is made from 100% yellow corn, carbon filtered and gluten and sugar-free.
The vodka is currently distilled off-site by an unnamed partner.
Wild Leap will feature a cocktail menu in addition to their beer lineup. Expect vodka tonic, dirty martinis, as well as in-house creations like Sunset Mule and Blueberry Basil Smash.
Wild Leap Vodka will be available in package stores and Georgia bars later this month.
Wild Leap releases ‘Coco Flamingo’ collab with Trim Tab Brewing
Wild Leap Coco Flamingo, a collaboration with Birmingham, Alabama’s Trim Tab Brewing, debuts in late June.
This is the first time these two breweries have collaborated. The base beer is a hazy double India Pale Ale, brewed with toasted coconut, tangerine, and lime.
Wild Leap Coco Flamingo will be available in Georgia by the end of June, Alabama, and Tennessee by the first week of July.
Style: Double IPA (w/ Tangerine. Lime. Toasted Coconut.)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: July 2019
8% ABV
