IPA

Mikkeller Haze Cadet releases in San Diego

Mikkeller Haze Cadet debuts today in San Diego, California.

As the name suggests, Haze Cadet is a (hazy) New England style IPA, brewed with Riesling grape juice.

Mikkeller Haze Cadet is available in 16-ounce cans/4 packs for $20 each.

Style: IPA (w/ Riesling Juice)
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Catawba Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA heads to 5 states

Catawba Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA debuts on “Friki Friday” (July 14th).

The brewery’s Morganton, North Carolina location is brewing up 30 barrel batches of specialty IPA. This month’s release is Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA, brewed with fresh pineapple juice.

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Posted in Dogfish Head, Coming Soon, Headlines

“Blissfully inefficient” Dogfish Head Liquid Truth Serum IPA debuts in November

Dogfish Head Liquid Truth Serum IPA will round out the Delaware brewery’s 2017 lineup later this year.

The makers of famed 60, 90 and 120 Minute IPA released coconutty hit Lupu-Luau this summer. This winter is looking hoppy as well. Dogfish Head Liquid Truth Serum first appeared as a brewpub exclusive back in 2016. The “blissfully inefficient IPA” is only hopped after the boil with Warrior, Simcoe, and Calypso hops, and then gets extra tropical thanks to Azacca, Mosaic, and Citra hops. This IPA is all about hop aromas.

As long as the recipe stays the same when it comes time to bottle this release, expect more of the same.

Truthfully hoppy without being deceptively bitter.

Dogfish Head Liquid Truth Serum IPA will be available in 12-ounce bottles and draft. Currently on the brewery’s calendar for November 2017.

Style: IPA
Hops: Azacca, Mosaic, Citra, Warrior, Simcoe, Calypso

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: November, 2017

7.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in The Veil Brewing, Seasonal Return

The haziest batch yet: The Veil Brewing Master Shredder

The Veil Brewing Master Shredder is back on sale again this week – the brewery’s “house” India pale ale.

This “house IPA” is a staff favorite and called “super crushable.” This batch is apparently the haziest batch they’ve released to date. The August 8th release is the last round of this beer for a few months.

The Veil Brewing Master Shredder is available in 16-ounce cans at the brewery in Richmond, Virginia. $14/pack.

Style: IPA
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Latest Return: 8/8/17

5.5% ABV

Image: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mikkeller Brewing San Diego, New Releases

Mikkeller Haze Cadet releases in San Diego

Mikkeller Haze Cadet debuts today in San Diego, California.

As the name suggests, Haze Cadet is a (hazy) New England style IPA, brewed with Riesling grape juice.

Mikkeller Haze Cadet is available in 16-ounce cans/4 packs for $20 each.

Style: IPA (w/ Riesling Juice)
Availability: 16oz Cans. Brewery only release.
Debut: 8/5/17

7% ABV

Image: Mikkeller San Diego

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in The Hop Concept Brewing, Seasonal Return

The Hop Concept Mosaic and Eureka IPA is back for only the second time

The Hop Concept Mosaic and Eureka IPA is hitting shelves again this month – only the second this beer has appeared.

The hoppy wing of Port Brewing/Lost Abbey says heavyweights Eureka and the Mosaic hops meet in this India pale ale. Together, the two bring everything from pine to tropical fruits into each sip.

Mosaic, probably one of the most aptly named hops fuses an array of tropical fruits, citrus, and berry with mild herbal, earthy, and pine characteristics. Heady Eureka hops emphasize heavy pine, underlined by mild floral notes and rounded out with dank aromas.

The Hop Concept head brewer Steve Churchill loves Mosaic hops, and this year’s allotment is some of the best they had. Pairing them with Eureka is a big flavor bonus.

Look for The Hop Concept Mosaic and Eureka IPA in 22-ounce bottles starting the first week of August.

Style: IPA
Hops: Eureka, Mosaic
Availability: 22oz Bottles
Latest Return: August, 2017

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Sierra Nevada, New Releases

Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo debuts in cans

Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo hit shelves as we started 2017. The trop-spin on their tried and true IPA has been very successful, prompting the brewery to add on cans to the lineup.

According to Sierra Nevada founder Ken Grossman, “Innovation is part of our DNA.” There is a lot of truth in that statement. Sierra Nevada is one of a handful of American breweries responsible for putting hoppy beer on the map, thanks to Torpedo IPA. The style has dominated sales in the craft beer segment for years now.

RELATED: Sierra Nevada Sidecar Orange Pale Ale

Recognizing the shift in tastes among American drinkers, the brewery has released a new take on their classic – Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo.

Implementing the brewery’s proprietary Hop Torpedo (for which the beer was named), the brewery has made some juicy changes to the dry-hopped aspects of this IPA. The result is a juicy, tropical twist on a classic. Unlike Sidecar Orange Pale Ale that uses fruit, Tropical Torpedo relies entirely on the dry hop for the fruity flavor.

What you get. All the tropical hoppy flavor that is so en vogue right now. That hop torpedo spits out some magic. Torpedo is already an American icon, and one thing’s for sure, this drop of trop isn’t far behind. Expect passion fruit and mango aromas and flavor, with a great bitter finish. Buy more than a 6 pack. You’ll want it.

“The rush of hop flavor and lush aromas of mango, papaya, and passionfruit awaken your senses with our most adventurous IPA yet.” – Brian Grossman, Second Generation Sierra Nevada brewer

Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo is available in 12-ounce bottles, cans, and draft.

Style: IPA
Hops: Amarillo, Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado, Comet
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Munich, Honey

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: January 2017
Debut (Cans): Late-July 2017

6.7% ABV, 55 IBUs

Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo IPA cans

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Orpheus Brewing, Coming Soon

Orpheus Ascending IPA to join year-round lineup

Orpheus Ascending IPA will join the Atlanta, Georgia based brewery’s year-round lineup in the near future.

In March of 2016, Orpheus released The Rites India Pale Ale. Despite the popularity of that release, the brewery ceased brewing it in November. Looks like that space in the lineup will be filled by Ascending IPA in the near future.

This summer Orpheus is also adding Over and Over, a new pineapple sour to their year-round lineup.

A debut date hasn’t been set, but you can expect Orpheus Ascending IPA to be available in 12-ounce cans and draft.

Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-Round.
Debut: TBA

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Catawba Brewing, New Releases

Catawba Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA heads to 5 states

Catawba Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA debuts on “Friki Friday” (July 14th).

The brewery’s Morganton, North Carolina location is brewing up 30 barrel batches of specialty IPA. This month’s release is Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA, brewed with fresh pineapple juice.

Catawba Friki Tiki Pineapple IPA is a draft only offering, across the brewery’s 5 state distribution area.

Style: IPA (w/ Pineapple)
Availability: Draft only
Distribution: NC, SC, TN, AL, GA

Debut: 7/14/17

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay