Imperial IPA

Red Hare Thrice Hopped Rabbit’s Reserve

On Saturday,  January 25th, Red Hare Brewing (Marietta, GA) will release the 7th offering in their Rabbit’s Reserve series – Thrice Hopped Imperial IPA. The beer is so named because not only is it triple hopped, but triple dry hopped.

…Upon first sip Continue Reading →

Bell’s Hopslam is 2 Weeks Away

Bell’s Hopslam is 14 days away. The extremely popular imperial IPA is already in the bottle and returns on January 15th.

If you don’t know what Hopslam is, let’s recap real quick. Michigan based Bell’s Brewery has an imperial IPA brewed Continue Reading →

Metal Band Mastodon Gets Second Beer

Atlanta based metal band Mastodon has a second signature beer coming next month.

Their first offering hit shelves in Spring of 2012, brewed by Mahr’s Brau dubbed “Mastodon.” Release #1 wasn’t exactly as metal as you’d think; just a simple lager.

Enter Continue Reading →

Victory’s New Year Round DirtWolf Arrives

Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, PA) has officially released their newest year round offering, DirtWolf Double IPA. The beer is a result of Victory’s hoppy experiments, culminating in this final offering.

DirtWolf is brewed with whole flower hops, such as Citra, Chinook, Continue Reading →

Posted in Goose Island Brewing, Headlines, New Releases

Goose Island’s Imperial Series Kicks Off with “The Illinois”

Goose Island Brewing (Chicago) will kick off their new Goose Island Imperial Series with an IPA dubbed The Illinois.

The imperial IPA is full of big “c” hops (for those none beer geeky folks, those pretty bold hops).  While an officially press release from Goose Island is pending, expect this beer to release on February 24th, 2014.

The Illinois is an homage to the mile high skyscraper Frank Lloyd Wright designed for the city of Chicago that was never built. Had it been built, it would still be the tallest building in the world today. Inspired by this big idea, Goose Island’s brewers craft a beer with a towering hop character.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Chinook, Cascade, Citra, Meridian

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. (Tentative)

9% ABV, 95 IBUS

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Red Hare Brewing

Red Hare Thrice Hopped Rabbit’s Reserve

On Saturday,  January 25th, Red Hare Brewing (Marietta, GA) will release the 7th offering in their Rabbit’s Reserve series – Thrice Hopped Imperial IPA. The beer is so named because not only is it triple hopped, but triple dry hopped.

…Upon first sip you’ll notice an initial sweetness, and grapefruit flavor. After your second sip you are hit with a bitter note on the back of the tongue. By the third sip you’ll notice the 8.4% ABV

Red Hare Thrice Hopped Imperial IPA is a draft only, limited release.

Style: Imperial IPA
Hops: Chinook, Falconer’s Flight, Saaz

Availability: Draft only
Release: 1/25/14

8.4% ABV

If you go: 

Red Hare Brewing 1/25/14
1998 Delk Road
Marietta, GA
2-4 pm

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Don't Miss This

Bell’s Hopslam is 2 Weeks Away

Bell’s Hopslam is 14 days away. The extremely popular imperial IPA is already in the bottle and returns on January 15th.

If you don’t know what Hopslam is, let’s recap real quick. Michigan based Bell’s Brewery has an imperial IPA brewed with honey that is pretty much crack to hoplovers. Each year, the release causes as much panic (people buying it in bulk) as it does palate happiness.

Bell’s Hopslam is available in 12oz bottles, Mini-kegs, and draft.

Style: Imperial IPA (w/ Honey)

10% ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, Coming Soon, Headlines

Cigar City’s Anniversary Release Includes Imperial IPA

Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL) will soon be making up for five missed birthday commemorative releases with a “Five Beers” series.

Each of the brewery’s five internal departments are creating their own unique Cigar City 5 Beers for 5 Years creation each of the missed years. Expect an offering from the brewery’s packaging, cellar, brewers, tasting room, and brewery reps/marketing team.

The second reveal in the series is a New Zealand Style Double India Pale Ale . This release comes from the Cellar Team.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 22oz Bombers
Arrival: TBA

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This

Metal Band Mastodon Gets Second Beer

Atlanta based metal band Mastodon has a second signature beer coming next month.

Their first offering hit shelves in Spring of 2012, brewed by Mahr’s Brau dubbed “Mastodon.” Release #1 wasn’t exactly as metal as you’d think; just a simple lager.

Enter #2 – Black Tongue Double Black IPA. This edition is a big imperial black IPA meant to be a palate crusher. Signature Brew describes this beer:

“Rumbling smoky notes are offset by the elixir of misbehaving punchy hops. Mosaic and Magnum hops to the front, with Carafa Special 3 Malt and Pale on the baseline. A beer for enjoying slowly, letting the bombardment of flavour and intensity hit your tongue and explode with every sip.”

Despite the band having Atlanta, Georgia origins, this IPA is not slated for United States distribution. You can order it through the brewery’s website.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Monday Night Brewing

Monday Night’s Blind Pirate Could See 12oz Bottles

This comes as no surprise. Monday Night Brewing’s (Atlanta, GA) imperial IPA, Blind Pirate, could transition to 12oz bottles in the near future.

This hoppy offering from two year old brewery was an instant hit, selling out on draft and in 22oz bombers as fast as it arrived.

When Blind Pirate arrives in the smaller bottles, it will be the brewery’s forth 12oz offering since they started bottling this year.  Brewery co-founder Jonathan Baker describes Blind Pirate below.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft. (Currently)

Arrival: TBA

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Victory Brewing Company

Victory’s New Year Round DirtWolf Arrives

Victory Brewing Company (Downingtown, PA) has officially released their newest year round offering, DirtWolf Double IPA. The beer is a result of Victory’s hoppy experiments, culminating in this final offering.

DirtWolf is brewed with whole flower hops, such as Citra, Chinook, Simcoe and Mosaic, backed with two-row German malts. Available in 12oz/4 packs and draft year round.

“We’re very proud to bring this delicious new double IPA, DirtWolf to market,” said President and Brewmaster, Bill Covaleski.  “As brewers who enjoy experimenting with beer styles and ingredient varieties, we are constantly looking to keep our core audience captivated and interested while creating opportunities to attract and introduce those new to the craft brewing movement. We think, and hope, everyone will be as pleased as we are with the result.”

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

8.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay