Imperial IPA

Victory Hop Ranch Returns

Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, PA) has re-released Hop Ranch India Pale Ale. This marks the second release of the imperial IPA.

Pungent and floral in every sip, this powerful brew features full, juicy hop character, while expressing notes of mango, pineapple Continue Reading →

Stone Enjoy By 12.05.14 is California Only

Stone Brewing Co.’s next Enjoy By IPA 12.05.14 is California only.  The imperial IPA is meant to be shipped, bought, and consumed by the date on the bottle. For each release the beer is the same, but distribution varies.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Calypso, Super Galena, Simcoe, Delta, Continue Reading →

Posted in Boulevard Brewing, Headlines

Boulevard The Calling IPA joins lineup in February, year-round

Boulevard The Calling IPA joins the brewery’s year round lineup in February, 2015.

The imperial IPA will be available in 12oz bottles, as a part of the Smokestack Series. The series also features other offerings, like Darth Truth Stout, Sixth Glass, and Tank 7.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Year Round
Debut: February, 2015

8.5% ABV

Note: Artwork updated with 2016 rebrand.

Posted in New Releases, Wicked Weed Brewing Co

Birthday Beer: Wicked Weed Terrible 2’s Centuplicate IPA

Wicked Weed Brewing (Asheville, NC) turns 2 years old on December 28th. That means birthday beer. Namely, Terrible 2’s Centuplicate IPA.

This IPA just happens to be the boldest, hoppiest one Wicked Weed has brewed to date. To the tune of 14% ABV.

This Imperial IPA is the biggest, hoppiest IPA we have brewed to date. Clocking in at 14% ABV, this heavy weight has one mean right hook of hops consisting of Centennial, Mosaic, Amarillo and Motueka.

Wicked Weed Terrible 2’s Centuplicate IPA taps on Saturday December 27th, at both the brewpub and Funkatorium. Shortly after, limited distribution.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Centennial, Mosaic, Amarillo, Motueka

Availability: Draft only
Release: 12/27/14

14% ABV

Posted in Seasonal Return, Victory Brewing Company

Victory Hop Ranch Returns

Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, PA) has re-released Hop Ranch India Pale Ale. This marks the second release of the imperial IPA.

Pungent and floral in every sip, this powerful brew features full, juicy hop character, while expressing notes of mango, pineapple and the pleasantly sharp, biting edges of citrus fruit. The tart qualities and sweet juiciness of Azacca and Mosaic hops lends to a super tropical, citrus delicious brew.

Victory Hop Ranch is available now in 12oz bottles across the brewery’s 35 state distribution.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Dec-Feb.

9% ABV

 

Posted in Don't Miss This, New Belgium

New Belgium Rampant IPA Coming to Cans

New Belgium Rampant Imperial IPA is slated for cans.

The brewery launched Rampant IPA in March of 2013, and hop heads fell quickly in love with it. Building upon the success of New Belgium cans, (and well, craft beer in cans in general) the brewery will be bringing Rampant IPA to cans.

…The hop profile heavily features Mosaic and Calypso, bringing stone fruit flavors to the front seat. We’re talking peaches, apricots, things like that. Centennials are in there too, rounding out the aroma with a big citrus blast. Rampant also offers a sturdy malt backbone to balance the flavor in such wonderful way. It is a really great beer, like really great…

New Belgium Rampant IPA will be available in 12oz cans. Release date to follow.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Mosaic, Calypso, Centennial
Malts: Pale, Black

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. 12oz Cans (Soon)

8.5% ABV, 85 IBUS

Posted in New Releases, Stone Brewing Co.

Stone Enjoy By 12.05.14 is California Only

Stone Brewing Co.’s next Enjoy By IPA 12.05.14 is California only.  The imperial IPA is meant to be shipped, bought, and consumed by the date on the bottle. For each release the beer is the same, but distribution varies.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Calypso, Super Galena, Simcoe, Delta, Target, Amarillo, Motueka, Citra, Cascade, New Zealand Nelson Sauvin, and Australian Galaxy

Availability: 22oz Bottles and Draft
Markets: California

9.4% ABV, IBUs 88

Posted in New Releases, River Rat Brewery

River Rat Barrel Aged Double IPA On Sale Today

River Rat Brewery (Columbia, SC) releases Barrel Aged Double IPA today.

12oz, waxed bottles are on sale in the tap room. The brewery opens at 4 pm. Also, since it’s Halloween, the brewery is hosting a “Halloween Rat Cave Party” that kicks off at 7 pm.

Style: Imperial IPA (Barrel Aged)
Availability: 12 bottles, Capped & Waxed. 4 Bottle limit.
Release: Halloween, 2014

?? ABV

Image via River Rat Brewery

Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada Barrel-aged Torpedo Celebrates Torpedo Room First Anniversary

Sierra Nevada will celebrate the first anniversary of their Torpedo Room in Berkeley, California next month. In honor of this milestone, the brewery is releasing Barrel-aged Torpedo Extra IPA.

A year ago, Sierra Nevada opened the Torpedo Room on Fourth Street in Berkeley, California. The intimate space features 16 taps ranging from year round offerings to small batch offerings. A small taste of the Sierra Nevada culture nestled away from the hustle and bustle of Chico. (or Mills River for that matter.)

Our year round hop bomb Torpedo Extra IPA received special treatment, spending nearly 3 months in bourbon barrels into which we stuffed fresh Citra and Pacifica hops. While Torpedo’s normal aroma assault evolved during its hibernation, it emerged equally bold. The rich barrel character and fruity hops intertwine for a dynamic brew who’s mango and peach notes precede coconut and vanilla sweetness. The smoothness of our Barrel Aged Torpedo the lies it’s my in-depth, so sip slowly and among good company.

Sierra Nevada Barrel-aged Torpedo Extra IPA will be available in 750ml bottles, corked & caged at the Torpedo Room, and the gift shops in Mills River, NC, and Chico, CA.

Style: Imperial IPA (Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)
Availability: 750ml bottles
Arrival: November, 2014

8.5% ABV