IPA

Artwork Refresh: Terrapin Hopsecutioner

Terrapin Hopsecutioner, the brewery’s #1 seller, is getting an artwork refresh in 2018. 

It’s been 7 years since Terrapin Hopsecutioner’s debut, quickly taking the number #1 seller spot just weeks after launch. According to Terrapin’s marketing director Julia Weckback, the “Killer Continue Reading →

Posted in Terrapin Beer Company, Headlines, New Releases

All about Galaxy hops. Terrapin Beyond the Galaxy debuts in January

Terrapin Beyond the Galaxy, a single-hopped IPA debuts in January 2018. 

If you haven’t picked it up in the name, Terrapin Beyond the Galaxy is all about one single hop. One of the most sought after in the brewing industry – Galaxy. Thanks to this Australian born hop, Beyond the Galaxy is full of tropical fruit and pineapple flavors, according to Terrapin.

Beyond the Galaxy is deep gold in color with a soft, juicy bitterness that will take you on a voyage where no man has gone before.

Sad news for the fans of Terrapin Mosaic IPA. This new single-hopped creation will send Mosaic into retirement.

Terrapin Beyond the Galaxy will be available in 12-ounce cans and draft in January 2018 as an early spring seasonal.

Style: IPA
Hops: Galaxy

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Spring Seasonal.
Debut: January 2018

6.3% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Second Self Brewing Company, Don't Miss This

Zelda inspired Second Self Triforce IPA debuts in January

Second Self Triforce IPA debuts in January 2018. 

The geekdom runs deep in this new India pale ale. Just like everyone at Beer Street Journal, Second Self co-founder Jason Santamaria is a big Legend of  Zelda fan. “I’ve always wanted to do something in honor of a game that I have spent countless hours playing,” he tells us. Enter the Triforce.

Much like any release of the game, the making of Second Self Triforce IPA has taken a while. “We know hazy hop-bombs are hot right now, and I wanted something like it – just a bit cleaner,” Santamaria adds.

Six test batches and one full-scale batch later, Santamaria and co-founder Chris Doyle team turned their focus on water chemistry and an aggressive triple dry-hop. This month, Jason drops us a text – “I think I’ve got it!” The quest back to the brewery began.

Santamaria didn’t disappoint. The finished beer drinks like a hoppy session beer, but is far from it at 6.1% ABV. The result is slightly hazy and very aromatic, thanks to the Ganon-sized hops in it – Mosaic, Amarillo, and Cascade. This hoppy compliment to hours and hours of future gameplay is big on tropical fruit flavors, including mango, papaya and a hint of pineapple that finishes soft, thanks to oats and wheat.

Second Self Triforce IPA will hit shelves in 12-ounce cans as well as draft starting in January 2018.

It’s dangerous to go alone, drink this.

Style: IPA
Hops: Mosaic, Cascade, Amarillo

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: January 2018

6.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Terrapin Beer Company

Artwork Refresh: Terrapin Hopsecutioner

Terrapin Hopsecutioner, the brewery’s #1 seller, is getting an artwork refresh in 2018. 

It’s been 7 years since Terrapin Hopsecutioner’s debut, quickly taking the number #1 seller spot just weeks after launch. According to Terrapin’s marketing director Julia Weckback, the “Killer IPA” needed a bit of an artistic touchup. The infamous executioner turtle isn’t going anywhere, or the hops he/she/it is splitting. The layout just looks cleaner and fresher.

“Our core IPAs are often on shelves together, and we wanted to ensure a cohesive brand image.” – Julia Weckback, Marketing Director

Terrapin Hopsecutioner grew 35% in 2017, and will soon be available to hoppy fans in Michigan and Wisconsin. Look for the new artwork on 12-ounce and 16-ounce cans starting in early 2018.

Style: IPA
Hops: Warrior, Centennial, Chinook, Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade (Dry-Hop)
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Munich, Pale Crystal 24L, Victory

Availability: 12oz Cans, 16oz Cans, Draft.

7.3% ABV, 71 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Don't Miss This, Mikkeller NYC

Hoppy hockey collaboration: Mikkeller NYC Filthy Flow IPA

Mikkeller NYC Filthy Flow IPA, a collaboration with Buffalo-based Thin Man Brewery, debuts on December 15th.

It’s hockey season, which means the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers are battling it out in pursuit for the coveted Stanley Cup. Incidentally, the teams face off against one another outdoors on New Year’s Day. In honor of the ensuing chilly bloodbath, Mikkeller NYC is releasing Filthy Flow IPA, in collaboration with their Sabres backing opponents, Thin Man Brewery.

The India pale ale features the biggest names in hops, including Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic and Galaxy.

RELATED: Mikkeller to build in New York City

Mikkeller NYC Filthy Flow IPA will be available at the New York City and Buffalo bars starting December 15th, as well as Citi Field during the outdoor game. (Which is also the home to Mikkeller NYC’s Citi Field Brewery that will open in 2018.

Style: IPA
Availability: 16oz Cans
Debut: 12/15/17

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Belgium, Headlines

Future Special Release: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Guava Spruce DIPA

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Guava Spruce DIPA is a future potential in the brewery’s Voodoo Ranger Series.

In late 2016, New Belgium announced the addition of the Voodoo Ranger Series. IPA, Imperial IPA, 8 Hop joined the series year-round. Earlier this year, Voodoo Ranger added a few “Special Releases” in 22-ounce bottles – Passionfruit Imperial IPA, Red IPA, and Juicy Mandarina IPA.

It looks like New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Guava Spruce DIPA is on the way soon. The India pale ale is brewed with guava and spruce.

This forthcoming release is slated for 16-ounce cans and draft. The brewery has not yet announced this release.

Style: IPA (w/ Guava. Spruce.)
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: TBA

7.6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Seasonal Return

Check your shelves. Bell’s Roundhouse IRA ships (again)

Bell’s Roundhouse IRA is back in the brewery’s canned lineup for the second time.

The India Red Ale debuted on draft in Kalamazoo in 2009 and quickly became a fan favorite. So much so, that Bell’s Roundhouse IRA was released as a 12-ounce can offering for the first time in 2016. The beer features Michigan honey and copious amounts of late addition kettle hops and dry hopping.

Substantial amounts of late-kettle hop additions and dry hopping yield a wonderful blend aromas – everything from pineapple to peach and citrus. Hop intensity is kept in check with a balanced and judicious amount of toasted and caramel specialty malts.

Bell’s Roundhouse IRA is back in all of Bell’s markets for a limited time in November 2017.

Style: India Pale Ale (w/ Honey)
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft
Debut (Cans): September 2016

Latest Return: November 2017

7.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Second Self Brewing Company

Second Self JunIPA, the brewery’s highest rated hits cans

Second Self JunIPA debuts in cans this week. The beer first appeared at the start of 2015. 

Inspired by gin, Second Self JunIPA is brewed with the liquor in mind. The IPA features an herbal “dry-hopping” with juniper and rosemary, complimented by Amarillo, Centennial and Cascade hops.

Look for this herbal IPA in 12-ounce cans and draft for a limited time starting the first week of November.

Style: IPA (Juniper. Rosemary)
Hops: Amarillo, Centennial, Cascade

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Seasonal Release
Debut: January 2015
Latest Return: November 2017

6.4% ABV, 43 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay