IPA

Orpheus Brewing The Rites cans, March 8th

Orpheus Brewing The Rites will join the Atlanta, Georgia based brewery’s year-round rotation in January, 2016.

This will be the first year-round India pale ale by the brewery, joining Lyric Ale (saison) and Atalanta (tart plum saison).

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Spotlight: Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion

Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion is joining the brewery’s full time lineup this month. The beer will change (or as the brewery puts it, evolve) every 90 days.

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Posted in EPIC Brewing Company, Headlines, Ska Brewing

Epic and Ska Brewing team up on a barrel-aged peach IPA

Colorado breweries Epic Brewing and Ska Brewing will debut a new collaboration beer on March 19th – Skeptic Barrel-Aged Peach IPA.

The new beer encompasses each of the brewery’s individual strong points. In the case of Epic – barrel-aging and the fruit. For Ska, hops. The result – Skeptic Barrel-Aged Peach IPA.

We like to view the world with a rational eye, and that’s the beauty of this beer. Share it with a friend – discuss UFO’s, the existence of a soul, how could homing pigeons possibly have ESP, who shot JFK… One thing’s for certain: this collaboration between Epic and Ska, aged in Peach Street Peach Brandy Barrels, is something you can believe in.

Skeptic Barrel-Aged Peach IPA will debut at Collaboration Fest, put on by the Colorado Brewers Guild on March 19th. Distribution across Colorado, and parts of the U.S. to follow after.

Style: IPA (w/ Peaches. Barrel Aged. Peach Brandy.)
Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft
Release: 3/19/16

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Orpheus Brewing, New Releases

Orpheus Brewing The Rites cans, March 8th

Orpheus Brewing The Rites will join the Atlanta, Georgia based brewery’s year-round rotation in January, 2016.

This will be the first year-round India pale ale by the brewery, joining Lyric Ale (saison) and Atalanta (tart plum saison).

We take our inspiration from Orpheus, who revealed the mysteries of the gods. The Orphic Rites break the never ending cycle of the Transmigration of Souls, allowing us to control our own destiny. This juicy, mysteriously hopped IPA is brewed for those who are ready to break the monotony, to dream, and to take control.

Orpheus Brewing The Rites was released on draft in mid-January. 12 ounce cans will be available in the taproom and distribution starting March 8th,

Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-round
Can Debut: 3/8/16

6.7% ABV

Image via Orpheus Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Firestone Walker Brewing, Don't Miss This, New Releases

Spotlight: Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion

Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion is joining the brewery’s full time lineup this month. The beer will change (or as the brewery puts it, evolve) every 90 days.

Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion has been available in the past as a specialty release in the past. What the beer will be going forward is what brewer Matt Brynildson has wanted pretty much his whole career – the ability to build a hoppy beer with no restraints.

“Every time someone goes to drink a Pivo or Easy Jack or other Firestone beer, it should taste the same every time,” Brynildson said. “That all changes with Luponic Distortion.”

The first edition, a.k.a. Revolution 001, is ready to go. Every 90 days, Distortion will change – mostly in hop character.

Firestone Walker Luponic Distortion is a 12 ounce can and bottle offering. Intended to be consumed within a 90 day window.

How does it taste? Crisp and hoppy.  A massive treat for hop lovers, packaged nearly in 12 ounce cans and bottles. Brynildson really shows off not only his love of hops, but talent in brewing with them. This has all the earmarks of being a successful and sought after series from Firestone Walker.

Style: American IPA
Availability: 12oz Cans, 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Launch: February, 2016

5.9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Yazoo Brewing

Yazoo Hop Perfect IPA to replace Hop Project Series

Yazoo Hop Perfect IPA will soon debut, replacing the brewery’s Hop Project Series. The Hop Project Series has been active for many years, as the brewery hunted for their best India pale ale rendition.

While the Hop Project series is going away, a piece of it will live on in Yazoo Hop Perfect IPA. If you recall 10 Year Anniversary IPA from a few years ago, that recipe is out in market now as Hop Project #86. That will live on as the perfect recipe for an by Yazoo.

Style: IPA
Hops: Citra, Mosaic

Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft
Release: TBA

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Releases, Yonkers Brewing

Yonkers IPA, the brewery’s second bottle

Yonkers IPA is now available in 12 ounce bottles. This is the brewery’s second bottle release which also features a branding update.

Yonkers IPA is described by the brewery as a medium to light bodied India Pale Ale, with grapefruit and stone fruit aromas.

“Not only will the appearance of the packages be noticeably different, customers will also appreciate the new liquid being bottled, namely our IPA and in a few weeks our Shower Time Pale Ale summer seasonal,“ said Nick Califano, Co-Founder and Head of Sales, Yonkers Brewing Co. “2016 is going to be a colossal year for us when it comes to new releases.”

Yonkers IPA is a year-round please by the Yonkers, New York based brewery.

Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Year-round
Release: February, 2016 (Bottles)

6% ABV

Image via Yonker’s Brewing Co.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Starr Hill Brewing Company

Starr Hill The Hook Grapefruit Session IPA debuts in May

Starr Hill The Hook Grapefruit Session IPA will debut in May, 2016. Part of an expanded 2016 seasonal release calendar.

The Charlottesville, Virginia based brewery loves their India pale ales, so when it came to spring and warmer weather, grapefruits and lower alcohol by volume became the way to go.

Real grapefruit zest compliments the bright citrus hop character and a sessionable body brings you back for more.

Starr Hill The Hook Grapefruit Session IPA will be available in 12 ounce bottles, and draft starting in May.

Style: IPA (w/ Grapefruit)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft.
Release: May, 2016

4.9% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Heavy Seas, Maine Beer Co

Heavy Seas Partner Ships Red IPA, with Maine Beer in February

Heavy Seas will kick off a new series of collaborations in 2016 – The Partner Ships Series. Three collaborations have been planned, with Maine Beer Company, Troegs Independent Brewing, and Terrapin Beer Company.

The first release arrives in late February – Heavy Seas Partner Ships Red IPA, with Maine Beer Company. Both companies have popular IPA offerings, so making a collaborative hop forward offering was a no-brainer.

Heavy Seas Partnerships Red IPA will boasts American hops, and strong citrus & pine flavors. Maine Beer Company will join Heavy Seas in Baltimore on January 28th to brew the beer.

Style: Red IPA
Hops: Warrior, Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade, Hallertau Blanc
Malts: 2-Row, Caramalt, Chocolate, Vienna

Availability: 22oz Bottles, Draft

Release: February, 2016

7.25% ABV

by Reid Ramsay