IPA

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA debuts

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA is one of two IPAs joining Offshoot Beer Co.’s (aka The Bruery’s) hop focused lineup.

In sneaky fashion, The Bruery launched what most thought was an April’s Fool’s Joke – Offshoot Beer Co. As it turns out, Continue Reading →

Posted in The Veil Brewing, New Releases

Hoppy Tribute: The Veil Brewing Henry from Monkish

The Veil Brewing Henry from Monkish, a double dry-hopped IPA, debuts on July 11th.

Henry Nguyen, founder of California based Monkish Brewing graces artwork on this can. The Veil brewed this as a tribute and late birthday present for him using his favorite hops and malts.

The 5.9% alcohol by volume IPA is “hopped intensely” with Galaxy and Simcoe hops.

The Veil Brewing Henry from Monkish will be available in 16 ounce cans when the brewery opens on July 11th.

Style: IPA
Availability: 16oz Cans
Debut: 7/11/17

5.9% ABV

Image: The Veil Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Headlines

Coconutty summer. Dogfish Head Lupu Luau IPA debuts this month

It’s a tropical summer for Delaware’s largest craft brewery. Dogfish Head Lupu Luau IPA is going national.

The newest India pale ale in founder Sam Calagione’s arsenal is Dogfish Head Lupu Luau IPA, a coconut heavy offering.

The tropical IPA is brewed with toasted coconut, experimental hops, and dehydrated coconut water. That might sound weird. Dehydrated water? By removing the water content from coconut water, what are left behind are natural sugars, and electrolyte heavy, coconutty compounds and flakes that further enhance this beer.

The hops in Dogfish Head Lupu Luau IPA are quite special as well. The brewery found this experimental variety to have a strong wood, citrus, and coconut flavor. So much so that Dogfish Head contracted the majority of the domestic yield just for themselves (and this beer).

This “tropical trifecta” is available nationally in 12 ounce bottles and draft starting in July.

Style: IPA (w/ Toasted Coconut. Dehydrated Coconut Water.)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Debut: July, 2017

7.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Lonerider Brewing Company, Seasonal Return

Lonerider Magnificent 77 American IPA, Brewed with 77 Hop Varieties

Lonerider Magnificent 77 American IPA, brewed with 77 different hop varieties. First in the world? As far as we can tell.

I’m sure you brewers and home brewers are wondering about the process. Hops from 7 different countries were blended for the 7 hop additions in the 77 minute boil. After fermentation, Lonerider Magnificent 77 is dry-hopped with a different variety every day for 7 days, then 14 more varieties over the subsequent 7 days. If all those numbers got confusing, that means a lot of hops.

In the end Lonerider Magnificent 77 is a 7.7% alcohol by volume IPA (77 IBUs). Are you seeking this hop monster? The Raleigh, North Carolina brewery is releasing these cans once again at a dock party on July 7th.

As for the extensive hop lineup for Lonerider Magnificent 77, the brewery isn’t disclosing. Besides, would you read them all?

Style: IPA
Hops: 77 varieties.

Availability: 16oz Cans. Limited release.
Latest Return: 7/7/17

7.7% ABV, 77 IBUs

Image: Beer Street Journal 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in NoDa Brewing, Seasonal Return

Noda Good Will Hopping is back in hazy action

Noda Good Will Hopping is back in the brewery’s lineup again on June 30th.

The “New England Style” IPA is of course hazy, and full of Citrus, Simcoe, CTZ and Summit hops.

“there’s a satisfying level of bitterness on top of a dry and simple malt bill.” – Co-owner Todd Ford

Noda Good Will Hopping will be available in 16 ounce cans and draft starting Friday, June 30th.

Style: IPA
Hops: Citra, Simcoe, CTZ, Summit
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Latest Return: 6/30/17

7.4% ABV

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

Pineapples & payapas in future Terrapin Panama Krunkles

The fictitious, hop-loving character that hails from Athens, Georgia is on another flavor trip. This time to Panama.

Krunkles has gone by many different names in the past – Dr. Krunkles, Samurai Krunkles, Indiana Krunkles, and new tropically inspired Luau Krunkles. Taking a tropical spin through Central America, Terrapin Panama Krunkles is on the horizon.

This edition features papaya and pineapple against the hoppy backdrop of the India pale ale.

Continuing his world brewing tour, Krunkles is back with another fruit-forward IPA. “Panama Krunkles” blends the tropical juiciness of pineapple and papaya for this Central American-inspired beer.”

Terrapin Panama Krunkles will be available in 12 ounce cans and draft. The brewery has not yet announced this offering.

Style: IPA (w/ Payapa. Pineapple.)
Availability: 12oz Cans. Draft.
Debut: TBA

6.5% ABV, 77 IBUS

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in The Veil Brewing, Seasonal Return

The Veil Brewing IdontwanttoBU makes a bitterless return

The Veil Brewing IdontwanttoBU returns to the brewery’s lineup today.

It’s been over 5 months since this IPA has been released. The 6.9% ABV beer is heavily hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops, with damn close to zero bitterness.

The Veil Brewing IdontwanttoBU is available when the Richmond, Virginia taproom opens on June 13th, in 16 ounce cans.

Style: IPA
Hops: Citra, Mosaic
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft.
Latest Return: 6/13/17

6.9% ABV

PIC: Beer Street Journal 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Offshoot Beer Co., New Releases

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA debuts

Offshoot Beer Cart IPA is one of two IPAs joining Offshoot Beer Co.’s (aka The Bruery’s) hop focused lineup.

In sneaky fashion, The Bruery launched what most thought was an April’s Fool’s Joke – Offshoot Beer Co. As it turns out, they weren’t joking. The Bruery has said for years they were not going to make an IPA. Never say never.

The first two releases were Fashionably Late IPA, and Better Late Than Never. The names were definitely on point.

May brings Offshoot Beer Cart IPA, described as a hazy, juicy India pale ale featuring African Queen, Simcoe, and El Dorado hops and a touch of naked oats.

Those on Offshoot Beer Co.’s email least can purchase up to one 6-pack, for pick up at The Bruery’s fulfillment center.

Style: IPA
Hops: African Queen, El Dorado, Simcoe.
Malts: 2 Row, Vienna, Wheat, Golden Naked Oats

Availability: 16oz Cans. Limited
Debut: 5/24/17

6.7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay