Juicy/Hazy IPA

Iron Hill Brewery launches hazy ‘Dankonia’

Iron Hill Brewery releases Dankonia, a New England-style IPA location wide today. 

Each location will have a special small bite available to pair with the first pours of Dankonia. Additionally, Dankonia IPA posters will be available while supplies last. 

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PROJECT X SERIES: Mother Earth Cognitive Aerobics

The halfway point of Mother Earth Brew Co.’s art-inspired “Project X” Series has arrived, in the form of Cognitive Aerobics. (That’s a beer.) 

The can artwork, with a strong colorful 80’s vibe, was created by San Diego-based abstract artist, Michael Carini. His Continue Reading →

Posted in Galleries, New Releases, Scofflaw Brewing Co.

Scofflaw Juice Quest Hazy IPA: Atlanta’s New Year-Round Tropical Hazy

Scofflaw Juice Quest, a new hazy India pale ale has joined the brewery’s lineup this month to begin 2024.

The brewery hosted a small media event at Ormsby’s on Atlanta’s westside, hyping up some excitement for this this latest addition to Scofflaw’s core lineup. Juice Quest is a lush, citrus and tropical IPA brewed with Azacca, Citra, and Mosaic hops.

The retro video games are more than just for fun while drinking, it’s part of Juice Quest’s vibe. Think of the days of hanging out with friends in the basement growing up, a nod both Scofflaw’s famed Basement IPA, and the brewery’s basement brewery beginnings.

Scofflaw Juice Quest is available year-round in 12-ounce cans and draft year-round starting in January, 2024.

Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Azacca, Citra, Mosaic

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-Round
Debut: January 2024

6% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Sierra Nevada, New Releases

Sierra Nevada adds Crisp & Tropical Little Thing

Sierra Nevada’s “Little Things” Series expands with the addition of Crisp Little Thing a summer approaches.

The series started with Hazy Little Thing, which is the first nationally distributed hazy IPA in the U.S. For summer 2023, the brewery is releasing a lager- Crisp Little Thing, as well as Tropical Little Thing, the second in their limited rotating IPA series.

Crisp Little Thing is described as “crushable” as most lagers tend to be, 4.7% alcohol by volume and a smooth 18 IBUs. Only found the the “Little Things Party Pack” – 12 pack variety pack.

Tropical Hazy Little Thing is available in 12oz/6 packs, now through August 2023. The IPA features Cascade, Sabro, Sultana, El Dorado, and Amarillo hops, built on the back of oats, Two-Row malt and wheat.

Crisp Little Thing (4.7% ABV)
Style: Lager
Availability: 12oz Cans, Mixed Pack Exclusive

Tropical Little Thing (7% ABV)
Style: IPA
Hops: Sabro, Sultana, El Dorado, Cascade, Amarillo

Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. May-August.

Debut: Summer 2023

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mother Earth Brew Co, New Releases

Mother Earth adds Heavy Cloud Hazy IPA to year-round lineup

Mother Earth Heavy Cloud Hazy IPA joins the brewery’s year-round lineup in March 2022. 

Hazy IPAs are nothing new the Mother Earth, frequently released in the brewery’s ongoing Project X Series. According to Mother Earth, Heavy Cloud a “more accessible take on the style, with the softer palate and more delicate aroma.” Translation – it’s a hazy IPA that’s not a palate destroyer. 

“…We were looking to make a go-to Hazy: Something mellow and sessionable, with a slightly lower ABV, but with the hoppiness that IPA fans have come to expect. ”-Chris Baker – Director of Brewing Ops, Mother Earth Brew Co.

Baker also chose a 12-ounce can format for this release as well. Galaxy, Citra, and Sabro are the hop headliners in this release, bringing stone fruit and melon to the flavor profile. 

Mother Earth Heavy Cloud Hazy IPA ships this week in 12-ounce cans and draft year-round. 

Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Sabro, Citra, Galaxy
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Year-round.

Debut: March 2022

6.8% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Iron Hill Brewing

Iron Hill Brewery launches hazy ‘Dankonia’

Iron Hill Brewery releases Dankonia, a New England-style IPA location wide today. 

Each location will have a special small bite available to pair with the first pours of Dankonia. Additionally, Dankonia IPA posters will be available while supplies last. 

It’s a whole vibe of intense pineapple and tropical fruit notes-plus a big ol batch of dry hops.

Iron Hill Dankonia IPA is available in 16-ounce cans and draft starting October 7th. 

Style: Hazy IPA
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. 
Debut: 10/7/21

7.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in New Realm Brewing, Seasonal Return

New Realm Tyrannosaurus Flex turns 3, goes metallic

New Realm Tyrannosaurus Flex first debuted onHalloween week 2019. The dinosaurs may be gone, but this beer is back from seasonal extinction.

This imperial can of haze is rocking a sweet 80’s vibe and one of the largest land predators to ever exist. The New Realm team used all New Zealand hops for this release – specifically Moteuka, Wai-ti, and Rakau.

Brewed exclusively with hops from New Zealand…combined with Norwegian Kviek yeast gives this monster DIPA a cretaceous amount of juicy, fruity notes such as mango, pineapple, peach, apricot, and citrus.

To celebrate the 3rd release of Flex, the brewery created a special edition metallic label. 

New Realm Tyrannosaurus Flex is a part of the brewery’s ongoing “Monsters & Myths” Double IPA Series. Available in 16-ounce cans and draft at both the Atlanta and Virginia Beach, and new Charleston, South Carolina locations for a limited time.

Style: Juicy/Hazy IPA (Imperial IPA)
Hops: Motueka, Wai-Ti, Rakau
Malts: Proximity Pale, Flaked Oats, Wheat
Yeast: Kviek

Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Late October 2019
Latest Return: July 2021

8.5% ABV, 35 IBUS

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Gigantic Brewing Company, New Beers

Gigantic Brewing Fuzzy Wumper Hazy IPA

Gigantic Brewing Fuzzy Wumper Hazy IPA

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Mother Earth Brew Co, New Releases

PROJECT X SERIES: Mother Earth Cognitive Aerobics

The halfway point of Mother Earth Brew Co.’s art-inspired “Project X” Series has arrived, in the form of Cognitive Aerobics. (That’s a beer.) 

The can artwork, with a strong colorful 80’s vibe, was created by San Diego-based abstract artist, Michael Carini. His primary medium is acrylic, referring to his process as “Acrylic Alchemy.” Carini really goes into depth on what the name “Cognitive Aerobics” means, worth reading on Mother Earth’s website. 

The beer is a hazy IPA, with a 50/50 mix of New Zealand and Pacific Northwest Hops The brewing process apparently captured the fruiter/juicer qualities of the hop blend, compliments by some old-school hoppy citrus flavors. From the description, your palate will definitely get a work out, tasting both old school and new school hops in each sip. 

Mother Earth Brew Co. Cognitive Aerobics Hazy IPA is available for a limited time in 16-ounce cans and draft. 

Style: Hazy IPA
Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Moteuka, Citra, Amarillo
Availability: 16oz Cans, Draft. Limited Release. 

7.2% ABV

by Reid Ramsay