Imperial IPA

Triple C Baby Maker released in cans

Triple C Baby Maker, an imperial IPA, is now available in cans.

The 8.5% alcohol by volume hoppy offering has been available in 22 ounce bottles in the past.

This Double IPA is fueled by hop flavor and aroma with enough bitterness Continue Reading →

Posted in Duclaw Brewing, New Releases

DuClaw Hop Continuum No 4 is… “hop forward”

DuClaw Hop Continuum No 4 makes a hoppy appearance in June. The brewery means it when they say hop forward.

We’ll have to invent new adjectives to describe this monster, because “hop forward” is a tragic understatement! Intensely hoppy in both flavor and aroma, this full-bodied triple IPA is dominated by huge citrus, floral, and spicy notes that barely mask a warming alcohol presence.

DuClaw Hop Continuum No 4 is a draft and 12 ounce bottle limited release.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Apollo, Equinox, Nugget, Mandarina Bavaria
Malts: Pale, Vienna, CaraFoam

Release: June, 2016

11% ABV, 100 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in 21st Amendment Brewing, Don't Miss This

21st Amendment Blah Blah Blah IPA joins summer lineup

21st Amendment Blah Blah Blah IPA joins the San Francisco, California brewery’s lineup this summer.

21A’s core lineup already contains a 7% alcohol by volume, Brew Free or Die IPA, and a hoppy session IPA, Down to Earth just to mention a few. When you’re a west coast brewery, there’s always room for more in your lineup. 21st’s co-founder Nicco Freccia explains:

We love our hops like everyone else, but we also like to have fun with our beers. There are over 4,200 breweries in America and it seems like all of them are making an IPA if not several. There are West Coast IPAs, Session IPAs, Black IPAs, Grapefruit IPAs, Blah Blah Blah IPAs (you get the idea). This style is clearly here to stay and our Blah Blah Blah IPA is a limited edition release that in many ways pays tribute to the prevalence and popularity of this style.”

The label pokes fun at joke all the renditions of the most popular beer style in the craft brewing segment. It also boasts a very precise bitterness rating (IBUs) and a “wetness” factor.

Blah Blah features malts the brewery hasn’t used in the past, plus late kettle editions of Mosaic, Citra, and Idaho 7 hop (at 2 pounds per barrels).

21st Amendment Blah Blah Blah IPA will be a 12 ounce can offering, in the summer variety pack, alongside Hell or High Watermelon Wheat, El Sully, and  Brew Free or Die IPA.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 12oz cans
Release: June, 2016

8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Terrapin Beer Company, Coming Soon, Headlines

First Look: Terrapin HI 10 Mango Habanero Imperial IPA

Terrapin HI-10 will mark the 27th entry in the brewery’s Side Project Series in late July. For the first time in Side Project history, the beer will be in canned (instead of 22 ounce bottles.)

One of Terrapin’s first cans was Hi-5, a west coast style India pale ale. This rif on that beer will be an imperial IPA brewed with mango and habanero peppers. Above are the first can proofs of the new

Surf’s up with our “HI-10” Mango Habanero Double IPA. With citra waves for days, and just enough heat to make you sweat, our big and juicy DIPA has plenty of kick to keep you barreled from start to finish.

Terrapin HI-10 will be a 12 ounce can offering.

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Mango, Habanero Peppers.)
Availabilty: 12oz cans, Draft.
Release: Late-July, 2016

9.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Dry Dock Brewing, New Releases

Dry Dock Grapefruit Double IPA launches May 5th

Dry Dock Grapefruit Double IPA releases on May 5th, 2016.

This beer originally appeared as a lower alcohol by volume beer on tap at Old Chicago locations last year. For 2016, the brewery increased the strength, and compliment an array of American “C” hops (like Centennial, Chinook, etc) with grapefruit.

Expect hoppy characteristics of citrus and pine intertwined with bright flavors of grapefruit juice and zest for a bold and refreshing experience.

 

Dry Dock Grapefruit Double IPA will be available in limited quantities in 22 ounce bottles across Colorado.

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Grapefruit)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: 5/5/2016

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Ballast Point Brewing, Coming Soon

Ballast Point Watermelon Dorado cans on the way

Ballast Point Watermelon Dorado, the brewery’s imperial IPA brewed with watermelon is already available in bottles. Next up, 12 ounce cans.

The brewery has been taking a few of their tried and true offerings, and nuancing them with everything from pineapple to peanut butter cups. Recently (or forthcoming) releases include Pineapple Sculpin, Grapefruit Sculpin, & Habanero Sculpin, and Mango Even Keel.

Ballast Point Watermelon Dorado is currently available nationally in bottles and draft.

This Double IPA is not one to back down from big flavors. Mash, kettle, and dry hopping blend to create a huge hop profile that is balanced with a blast of watermelon.

Ballast Point Watermelon Dorado is a 12 ounce bottle and draft offering. 12 ounce cans will be shipping nationally this summer.

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Watermelon)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. 12oz Bottles
Release (Cans): May/June, 2016

10% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Triple C Brewing Co, New Releases

Triple C Baby Maker released in cans

Triple C Baby Maker, an imperial IPA, is now available in cans.

The 8.5% alcohol by volume hoppy offering has been available in 22 ounce bottles in the past.

This Double IPA is fueled by hop flavor and aroma with enough bitterness to back the big malt body. Enjoy responsibly, this one’s aptly named.

Triple C Baby Maker hits shelves across the brewery’s distribution network in 16 ounce cans, year round.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Year-round
Release: May, 2016 (Cans)

8.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Spiteful Brewing, New Beers

Spiteful Brewing Enraged Eric Double IPA

Spiteful Brewing Enraged Eric Double IPA

by Reid Ramsay