Imperial IPA

Do You Want Hop 15 Or Not? You Decide

Port Brewing releases Hop 15 twice a year.  (February & August.)  As it closes in on February, the brewery has to make a decision.  Mongo, another double IPA is doing well already.  Do they brew another?  So here are the Continue Reading →

New Release: Jailhouse Hop Riot

Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) was released Hop Riot.  Riot is a big imperial IPA based off the Midnight Special black IPA recipe.  For this release and the many to follow, brewmaster Glen Golden will balance the releases for both draft AND bottle. Continue Reading →

Drake’s Hopocalpyse Releases Feb 4

On Saturday, February 4th, the end is beer.   Drake’s Brewing releases Hopocalpyse 2012.

This seasonal orange beast boasts a hop arsenal of Magnum, Chinook, Simcoe, Citra, and CTZ and a three-hop dry-hop that will convert all who drink it into Continue Reading →

Blue Point’s Big IPA, No Apologies

Meet Blue Point Brewing’s IPA with attitude, No Apologies.

Our double IPA is not for faint of heart or tongue.  Since our very first batch, we set out to craft a big ale that woudl pack-a-punch but still leave you coming Continue Reading →

Posted in Bear Republic Brewing, Coming Soon

Bear Republic Racer X Double IPA Debuts This Year

Bear Republic will follow up Racer 5 with an imperial edition- X Double IPA, starting during San Francisco Beer Week next month.  Per a Facebook event published by Bear Republic:

Bear Republic Brewing Company announces the elusive Racer Xâ„¢ Double IPA will be released in 22oz. bottles during San Francisco Beer Week, 2/10 — 2/19. The beer will be available exclusively @ Bear Republic’s brewpub, followed by a limited Bay Area only release. Racer Xâ„¢ will be released nationally in October 2012.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: Draft only, Feb (San Francisco).  Bottle launch to distro areas, October 2012.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Port Brewing Company, The Lost Abbey

Do You Want Hop 15 Or Not? You Decide

Port Brewing releases Hop 15 twice a year.  (February & August.)  As it closes in on February, the brewery has to make a decision.  Mongo, another double IPA is doing well already.  Do they brew another?  So here are the options:

1. Brew it! Get it out to the hop loving people!

2. Go without, brew it again in the summer

3. Brew a little for draft only, and let it go where it goes.

You’d be surprised what is in the lead right now.  [VoteHere]

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in JailHouse Brewing, New Releases

New Release: Jailhouse Hop Riot

Jailhouse Brewing (Hampton, GA) was released Hop Riot.  Riot is a big imperial IPA based off the Midnight Special black IPA recipe.  For this release and the many to follow, brewmaster Glen Golden will balance the releases for both draft AND bottle.  This hoppy rioter is part of the Solitary Confinement Series.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 22oz bottles, Draft.  Seasonal release. 

8% ABV

 pic via @aleyeahbeer

I predict a riot…

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Founders Brewing, Seasonal Return

Founder’s Double Trouble Makes 2012 Appearance

You, the lover of hoppy beers should be excited to see the return of Founder’s Double Trouble.  You want your hop fix? You’ve got it.

An imperial IPA that was brewed to turn your world upside down. Hops will get you coming and going. Pungent aromatics up front pair with a malt-balanced backbone and a smooth bitter finish

Style: Imperial IPA
Taste Expectations: Hops abound in this beer. Citrus, floral, piney, herbally. Caramel malts. Bitter, & sweet.
Availability: 12 oz/ 4pks. Draft. Jan-April, seasonally.

9.4% ABV


by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Drake's Brewing

Drake’s Hopocalpyse Releases Feb 4

Drakes Hopocalypse Black LabelOn Saturday, February 4th, the end is beer.   Drake’s Brewing releases Hopocalpyse 2012.

This seasonal orange beast boasts a hop arsenal of Magnum, Chinook, Simcoe, Citra, and CTZ and a three-hop dry-hop that will convert all who drink it into hop-heads and send its devotees into the beer rapture with its tantalizing, heady aroma and crisp slap of citrus and pine… Alright, so maybe we’re waxing poetic a little… we get that way about this beer.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability:  22oz bombers
Arrival: 2/4/12

12.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Dank 420 IPA Bottling This Week

SweetWater is bottling their newest Dank Tank offering 420 IPA this week. This new edition is built on the ever popular 42o Pale Ale.  It’s bigger, bolder, dankier.   El Danko is a lazy slacker that makes great beer.

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers only. No Draft.  One time release.

8.5% ABV 

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Blue Point Brewing Company

Blue Point’s Big IPA, No Apologies

Blue Point No ApologiesMeet Blue Point Brewing’s IPA with attitude, No Apologies.

Our double IPA is not for faint of heart or tongue.  Since our very first batch, we set out to craft a big ale that woudl pack-a-punch but still leave you coming back for more.  Brewed only in small batches, the huge, earthy dry hop aroma of double IPA finishes wtih a pleasing caramel sweetness, five hop varieties round-out this fully balanced brew that will tantalize your taste buds & warm your soul.  If you happen to a lot of bitterness hops to find a lot of hops offensive, we’ll offer NO APOLOGIES!

Style: Imperial IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers

10% ABV, 93 IBUs

 

 

by Reid Ramsay