IPA

Widmer Brothers Upheaval Coming To Bottles

Widmer Brothers Brewing (Portland, OR) is looking to bottle their Upheaval IPA. The beer has already made a draft debut.

Look for this in 22oz bombers, 12oz bottles, and draft. Announcement coming soon.

Style: IPA
Arrival: TBA

7% ABV

SweetWater’s Newest Seasonal, Whiplash

Expect more on this soon, but SweetWater’s newest seasonal, dubbed Whiplash, arrives in November. The beer is white IPA.

Expect it to be bottled in late October, 2013.

Style: White IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Winter seasonal.

?? ABV

Ale Asylum Releasing Ballistic IPA

Ale Asylum (Madison, WI) has officially bottled their release Ballistic IPA. It should show up in stores over the next few days.

Ballistic IPA is a fully loaded American-style IPA. The use of American Amarillo hops give it explosive citrus aromas Continue Reading →

Posted in Seasonal Return, Short's Brewing

Short’s Bludgeons You Again on Nov 20th

This is the 3rd time Bludgeon Your Eye has been released. This black IPA is among the few offerings from Short’s that fit an actual style guideline. (Accidents happen!)

An India Black Ale, Bludgeon Yer Eye exists as a shining example that we at Short’s are capable of landing within stylistic guidelines (when those guidelines suit the beers we make). Intense fruity and floral aromas abound with a subtle malty fragrance reluctantly piercing through. A deep black color attunes the palate for rich, dark, roasted malt flavors. The unexpected twist comes in the finish when high hop bitterness takes over and resonates profoundly.

Bottles hit Michigan on November 20th.

Style: Black IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. (Limited)

6.2% ABV, 75 IBUs

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Headlines, Innis & Gunn

Exclusive First Look: Innis & Gunn’s First IPA

In late October, I got the opportunity to sit down with Dougal Gunn Sharp, the founder of Innis & Gunn. He founded the craft brewery in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2002.

The flagship beer – Original got it’s start as the by-product of something else Sharp was hired to do, season barrels for ale finished whiskey. Basically, the rest is history.

Since the debut of Original, the brewery has evolved their barrel aged line up to include offerings like Rum Aged, Cognac Aged, Irish Whiskey Cask, Bourbon Barrel Stout & more. In this second part interview with Dougal, he runs down some special offerings currently in market in the United States. Currently in market you’ll find Oloroso Cask, Scottish Porter, Bourbon Barrel Stout, and Canadian Cherrywood, but also gives you the exclusive first look at a 2014 offering – Toasted Oak IPA.

Don’t miss the part one, the history of Innis & Gunn.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Headlines, New Releases, SweetWater Brewing, Videos

Beer Street Journal Video: SweetWater Debuts Whiplash

SweetWater (Atlanta, GA) has just released their newest seasonal, Whiplash White IPA.

The beer is base brewed with wheat, and a touch of toasted oats and Ahtanum hops. A Belgian yeast strain rounds out the flavor. I had it from the brite tank yesterday, and one thing is for sure – it is quite a smooth beer.

Look for this in 12oz/6 packs, draft, and in the Tackle Box Variety Pack.

Style: White IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Winter seasonal.

6.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Don't Miss This, Widmer Brothers Brewing

Widmer Brothers Upheaval Coming To Bottles

Widmer Brothers Brewing (Portland, OR) is looking to bottle their Upheaval IPA. The beer has already made a draft debut.

Look for this in 22oz bombers, 12oz bottles, and draft. Announcement coming soon.

Style: IPA
Arrival: TBA

7% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater’s Newest Seasonal, Whiplash

Expect more on this soon, but SweetWater’s newest seasonal, dubbed Whiplash, arrives in November. The beer is white IPA.

Expect it to be bottled in late October, 2013.

Style: White IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Winter seasonal.

?? ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Belgium, New Releases

New Belgium’s Winter Seasonal Hits Shelves

Don’t put down that Pumpkick just yet, but New Belgium’s winter seasonal is hitting shelves.

Accumulation White India Pale Ale went on sale in a couple of states today. This is the first release of this seasonal brew.  White IPAs are brewed with a large amount of wheat malt. Wheat softens the mouthfeel, making the beer smoother, creamier.

ACCUMULATION White IPA was inspired by the white beauty that falls each winter from our Colorado sky. Flurries of Mosaic and Amarillo hops bring soft fruit and citrus flavor, followed by a layer of bitter. Piled high in IBUS, Accumulation will make your winter brighter. 

Style: White IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft

6.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Ale Asylum, New Releases

Ale Asylum Releasing Ballistic IPA

Ale Asylum (Madison, WI) has officially bottled their release Ballistic IPA. It should show up in stores over the next few days.

Ballistic IPA is a fully loaded American-style IPA. The use of American Amarillo hops give it explosive citrus aromas and aggressive bitterness with a smooth finish. Part of our seasonal series, Ballistic IPA is available on tap and in six packs at your favorite craft beer outlet from October through March-ish.

Style: IPA
Availability: Bottles, Draft. Oct – March

7.5% ABV

by Reid Ramsay