Dogfish Head’s (Milton, DE) Sixty One has turned out to be a hit. Demand for the IPA with grape must has run high. The brewery is busy making more. The base beer is 60 Minute IPA with one more ingredient Continue Reading →
The next release of Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp is upon us. Lucky attendees make a pilgrimage to Chico, California all year long to try their hand at brewing. The best of the best make it into a sampler pack. This Continue Reading →
Boulevard Brewing Company is adding a new IPA to their core lineup -Pop-Up Session IPA. The hoppy brew joins Single-Wide and Double Wide IPAs. This offering is following a new trend in craft beer – lower alcohol. Pop-Up Continue Reading →
Winter release for this Samuel Adams. The berries add and interesting twist to a hoppy brew. Just ask the Norwegians.
For this special release, we wanted to brew a flavorful winter IPA that captured the aroma of the season. This brought Continue Reading →
Stone Brewing Co (Escondido, CA) and Smuttynose Brewing Company (Portsmouth, NH) have teamed up to create just 30 barrels (930 gallons) of Custer’s Last Stand. Stone’s founder Greg Koch joined Smutty in the brew process in New Hampshire, where they Continue Reading →
Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI) teamed up earlier this year with ArtPrize to be the official brewery sponsor. ArtPrize is an open art contest based in Founders hometown. That’s where this beer, and label come into play. Continue Reading →
Dogfish Head’s (Milton, DE) Sixty One has turned out to be a hit. Demand for the IPA with grape must has run high. The brewery is busy making more. The base beer is 60 Minute IPA with one more ingredient – Syrah grape must.
The brewery has made a decision to push production of Sixty One up 80% in 2014 over 2013 numbers.
The next release of Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp is upon us. Lucky attendees make a pilgrimage to Chico, California all year long to try their hand at brewing. The best of the best make it into a sampler pack. This August, look these beers in the 2013 edition (See L-R):
#93 IPA–This IPA sacrifices nothing for its drinkability, flexing big time flavor and complexity. The light color disguises the depth of the malt backbone, a pillar that balances the potent whole-cones of the piney-citrus Cascade and tropical fruit-like Citra hops.
#94 Belgian-style Black IPA–This beguiling black IPA takes a tropical detour with a dose of new world hops, featuring lemony Sorachi Ace and fruity Nelson Sauvin varieties. A Belgian yeast works with the exotic hop profile, emphasizing its complex and fruity flavors.
#95 Imperial Red Ale–Our aggressive Imperial Red Ale is a massive mix of smooth malts and West Coast hops that have no patience for the lupulin leery. This crimson beer starts with caramel-like malt flavor that can’t suppress the assertive, citrusy hop finale.
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Beers are available in 12oz/12 pack cases, and very limited draft offerings.
Styles: IPA, Belgian-Style Black IPA, & Imperial Red
Arrival: August, 2013
Boulevard Brewing Company is adding a new IPA to their core lineup -Pop-Up Session IPA. The hoppy brew joins Single-Wide and Double Wide IPAs. This offering is following a new trend in craft beer – lower alcohol. Pop-Up is just 4.2% ABV.
“I’ve been challenging our brewers to experiment with full-flavored, lower alcohol beers for quite some time,” said John McDonald, Boulevard founder and president. “It is important to me that Boulevard has balanced offerings that beer fans can enjoy for any occasion. Pop-Up I.P.A. has become a staple in my refrigerator ever since the first test batches were produced.”
Look for Pop-Up Session India Pale Ale will hit Boulevard Brewing Co’s distribution network in August.
Style: IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: August, 2013
4.2% ABV
Winter release for this Samuel Adams. The berries add and interesting twist to a hoppy brew. Just ask the Norwegians.
For this special release, we wanted to brew a flavorful winter IPA that captured the aroma of the season. This brought us to juniper berries, which add a slightly sweet, piney character. Complimented by citrus notes from American hops, this balanced IPA will brighten the holidays. Cheers!
Style: IPA (w/ Juniper Berries)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: TBA
5.5% ABV
Stone Brewing Co (Escondido, CA) and Smuttynose Brewing Company (Portsmouth, NH) have teamed up to create just 30 barrels (930 gallons) of Custer’s Last Stand. Stone’s founder Greg Koch joined Smutty in the brew process in New Hampshire, where they made – don’t be surprised – an IPA. Not just any IPA though, a “right-after-Prohibition Ballantine IPA” as mentioned in Stone’s Mitch Steele’s book on IPAs.
Tappings of this beer continue in August. If you’re around New England, look out for tappings – found here. Bottles will go on sale on July 19th at Smuttynose. $9
Style: IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft. Very Limited
?? ABV
Founders Brewing Company (Grand Rapids, MI) teamed up earlier this year with ArtPrize to be the official brewery sponsor. ArtPrize is an open art contest based in Founders hometown. That’s where this beer, and label come into play. For this year’s competition, Founders is debuting Inspired Artist Black IPA that comes with a very special label.
The artwork first – is Kevin O’Rourke. His artwork has been featured on concert posters for Sonic Youth & Flaming Lips. The beer? A black IPA. Inspired Artist Black IPA is brewed with black wheat malt and of course a ton of complimentary hops. Look for the debut across Michigan in August. Lovers of craft beer and art can look forward a one of these releases each year.
Style: Black IPA
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Debut: 8/19/13
7.5% ABV, 88 IBUS
