IPA

Mixed Pack Exclusive: Cigar City Space Pope IPA

Cigar City Space Pope IPA launches exclusively in the brewery’s new Mixed 12-Pack in January 2019.

The Tampa, Florida brewery describes this release as “a bright, citrusy IPA of 7.3% ABV that’s loaded with Mosaic, Citra, Hallertauer Blanc, and Galaxy hops to Continue Reading →

Posted in Boulevard Brewing, New Releases

Boulevard Space Camper Cosmic IPA joins lineup year-round

Boulevard Space Camper Cosmic IPA is the newest year-round release by the Kansas City, Missouri based brewery.

The brewery’s year-round hoppy offerings include Heavy Lifting and Single Wide IPA, but nothing as juicy as Space Camper. Expect some of the usual “dank” suspects in this IPA, like Eukanot, El Dorado, and Galaxy.

…aromas of juicy mango, peach and pineapple, plus flavors of fresh citrus, stone fruit and watermelon.

Besides the reward of a tasty IPA, Boulevard has made a web-based Space Camper video game to celebrate the launch. Beat level 8 and you can enter a contest to win beer prize packs and possibly a Nintendo Switch.

Boulevard Space Camper Cosmic IPA is available in 12-ounce can and draft, year-round starting in late January 2019.

Style: IPA
Hops: Eukanot, Galaxy, El Dorado

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-round.
Debut: Late January 2019

5.9% ABV, 50 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Scofflaw Brewing Co., Aslin Beer Company, Coming Soon

Scofflaw Brewing debuts collaboration with Virginia’s Aslin Beer Company

Scofflaw Brewing debuts their hoppy collaboration with Herndon, Virginia’s Aslin Beer Company on Friday, January 25th.

The brewing teams created an India pale ale (yeah, of course, it’s hazy) brewed with “obnoxious amounts” of Mosaic and Strata hops.

Juicy… with a huge aroma/flavor of pineapple, mango, stone fruit and berries with low perceived bitterness.

RELATED: BEER COLLABORATIONS

The Scofflaw/Aslin collaboration is apart of the brewery’s taproom only canned releases. Available while supplies last when the brewery opens Friday. $14 per 4-pack.

Style: IPA
Hops: Strata, Mosaic

Availability: 12oz Cans. Brewery only.
Debut: 1/25/19

7.1% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Cigar City Brewing, New Releases

Mixed Pack Exclusive: Cigar City Space Pope IPA

Cigar City Space Pope IPA launches exclusively in the brewery’s new Mixed 12-Pack in January 2019.

The Tampa, Florida brewery describes this release as “a bright, citrusy IPA of 7.3% ABV that’s loaded with Mosaic, Citra, Hallertauer Blanc, and Galaxy hops to highlight notes of candied orange and tangerine.”

Available in 12-ounce cans nationally in the newly released Mixed 12-Pack, and sporadic draft releases as well as the brewery’s taproom.

Style: IPA
Hops: Galaxy, Citra, Mosaic, Hallertauer Blanc

Availability: 12oz Cans (Mixed Pack), Draft.
Debut: January 2019

7.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Creature Comforts, Coming Soon, Headlines

More Run the Jewels: Creature Comforts STAY G-O-L-D returns at month’s end

Creature Comforts STAY G-O-L-D, a collaboration with rap duo Run the Jewels will be available again on January 29th. 

Chicago based Pipeworks, New York’s Interboro and Asheville, North Carolina’s Burial Beer Co. have all created their own versions of Stay G-O-L-D in the past.

Athens, Georgia has their own edition of these hit beer collaborations – Creature Comforts STAY G-O-L-D returns again at the end of January. STAY G-O-L-D is brewed with Citra, Mosaic, Chinook, and Strata hops.

“Stay G-O-L-D is a high impact, yet very drinkable IPA, We’re all big fans of Run the Jewels here at Creature Comforts so we were thrilled to have another opportunity to collaborate with them.” – said Co-Founder and Head Brewer David Stein.

Creature Comforts STAY G-O-L-D will be available on-site at the brewery in Athens, Georgia on January 29th. A limited amount will be available in distribution in both Athens and Atlanta after launch day.

Style: IPA
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, Chinook, Strata.

Availablity: 16oz Cans
Debut: 10/26/17
Latest Return: 1/29/19

6% ABV

Images: Beer Street Journal

Creature Comforts Stay GOLD IPA 2017

PIC: Beer Street Journal

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Belgium, New Releases

The “Incognito” hop process creates New Belgium Liquid Paradise IPA

New Belgium Liquid Paradise IPA kicks off a new run of Voodoo Ranger Rotating India Pale Ales in 2019. 

Expect three different hoppy beers throughout the. year, starting with New Belgium Liquid Paradise IPA. This tropical flavor heavy IPA uses Mosaic hops that have undergone the “incognito” process. This new proprietary technique for hop processing results in a bolder hop flavor in your finished beer. Very few brewers have used hops from the Incognito method in brewing to date.

“While Mosaic hops are nothing new, the Incognito process efficiently extracts the aromatic lupulin from the plant material to offer new layers of flavor and aroma for us to play with.” – Ross Koenigs, Research and Development Brewer at New Belgium

Nugget, Azacca, and Munich hops were also added to round out the Mosaic Incognito profile. Expect “bursts of guava, mango, grapefruit and white grape” in this medium-bodied beer.

READ MORE: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Series

New Belgium Liquid Paradise IPA is available now in 12-ounce cans and draft across the U.S. for a limited time.

Style: IPA
Hops: Nugget, Mosaic INCOGNITO, Azacca, Munich
Malts: Pale, Caramel 20, Oats, Munich

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: January 2019

7.8% ABV, 44 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Heavy Seas, Coming Soon

Single hop Heavy Seas Citra Cannon debuts in February

Heavy Seas Citra Cannon, a new single hop India pale ale, debuts in February.

Using just the Citra hop, Baltimore, Maryland’s Heavy Seas Beer has created a new limited IPA going national in February. The brewery touts this new release as “hazy, juicy, and packed full of dank aroma and Citra hop flavor”.

Heavy Seas Citra Cannon is available in 12-ounce cans and draft as a limited release starting in February 2018.

Style: IPA
Hops: Citra
Malts: 2-Row, Munich, Caramalt

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft.
Debut: February 2018

6% ABV, 50 IBUs

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Creature Comforts, New Releases

Creature Comforts Mouse Mask IPA, a nod to musician Danger Mouse

Creature Comforts Mouse Mask debuts at the brewery in Athens, Georgia on January 4th.

The latest limited edition release from the team at Creature Comforts. ‘Mouse Mask’ is an India pale ale, brewed with Simcoe, Idaho 7, and Strata hops.

Per Emily Sabula, Communications Specialist with the brewery “The name of the beer is actually not a reference to Deadmau5, but it is a nod to Danger Mouse – he spent some time here in Athens, GA – he was a radio DJ at the hyper-local WUOG, remixed some Neutral Milk Hotel, spun records at Compadres, and was plugged into the vibrant music scene here in multiple ways. Mouse Mask (a name referencing that he would wear mouse costumes during sets) is an IPA & a celebration of a favorite musician of ours & the time he spent in our little town of Athens.”

Fans wanting to get their hands on this release can reserve 4-packs of Creature Comforts Mouse Mask now on the CraftCellr phone app (opens in new window).

Style: IPA
Hops: Strata, Idaho 7, Simcoe

Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Brewery only release.
Debut: 1/4/19

6% ABV

Editors Note: With the name “Mouse Mask” and a turn table, we thought DeadMau5, not Danger Mouse, which we, and the brewery, have clarified.

by Reid Ramsay