White IPA

Heavy Seas Readies Riptide White IPA

The brewmasters at Heavy Seas (Baltimore, MD) have just mastered the recipe for Riptide White IPA coming later this year. The style hybrid crosses and American IPA and Belgian yeast strains.

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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 Boulevard Brewing, Coming Soon

Boulevard “Reboots” A Past Smokestack Release

Boulevard Reboot White IPA

Boulevard Brewing Company (Kansas City, MO) is literally rebooting a past release from the Smokestack Series again. The first time this beer was made, it was an Oregon/Missouri mashup with Deschutes Brewing. The beer was so good, it needed a reboot.

This re-release of our 2011 Collababoration Series No 2 White IPA brings back the unique marriage of a classic Belgian-Style witbier to an American IPA. Version 2.0 has upgraded its spicy aroma, with hints of bubblegum and clove. Bold flavors will launch upon uncorking, as sage and lemongrass balance the tangy, zesty wheat malt profile. Of course we recommend keeping at least two backups in the fridge. Press start to repeat.

Style: White IPA
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Corked & Caged
Arrival: TBA

9.6% ABV

Below, Deschutes’ edition of the past collaboration. Soon to be “Reboot“

Boulevard Conflux 2

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Terrapin Beer Company

The Dr. Will See You Now. Terrapin Side Project #20

Terrapin Dr. Krunkles

Introducing the 2oth release in Terrapin Beer Co’s (Athens, GA) Side Project Series – Dr. Krunkles. The lovable brewer Krunkles rides again, this time with a white IPA. This experimental IPA uses a considerable amount of wheat, a farmhouse yeast (for a little funky flavor) with a twist – white peppercorns. Oh yeah, and it’s finished on White Ash oak staves. A complex, yet fun drinker in the heat perhaps?

Straight from the Orient and into the brewing ingredient R&D field comes the next incarnation of the most beloved IPA brewer on the planet, Dr. Krunkles. The Dr. is in with a new White Farmhouse IPA that has ordinary brewmasters bending over and sing “Moon River” in his honor. Dr. Krunkles White Farmhouse IPA reaches new heights in complexity and flavor by combining the malt and spices of a Belgian Witbier, the yeast of a Farmhouse Ale and the hoppy goodness of an American IPA. Dr. Krunkle’s twisted touch is a dash of white peppercorn and then wood aging on white ash.

Style: White IPA (w/ White Peppercorn, Oak Aged)
Availability: 22oz bombers, Draft
Arrival: August, 2013

7.3% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Heavy Seas, New Releases

Heavy Seas Releases Riptide White IPA

Heavy Seas (Baltimore, MD) has launched their newest bottle offering – Riptide White IPA.  This new brew is a crossover of sorts, as it has the malt body of witbier, but hopped like an IPA. The best of both worlds really as the weather warms up.

When brewing Riptide the brewery filled the hopback (a piece of brewery equipment used to hop your beer) with orange peel, and coriander, in addition to a healthy hop dose. The finished product is fun to sort out with each sip.

Style: White IPA (w/ Sweet & Bitter Orange Peel, Coriander)
Hops: Czech Saaz, French Strisselspalt, Calypso, Centennial, Cascade, Citra
Malts: Torrified Wheat

Food Pairings: Grilled Fish, Panko Crusted Seafood, Tropical Fruit

Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. April-June

7.25% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Coming Soon, Heavy Seas

Heavy Seas Readies Riptide White IPA

The brewmasters at Heavy Seas (Baltimore, MD) have just mastered the recipe for Riptide White IPA coming later this year. The style hybrid crosses and American IPA and Belgian yeast strains.

A unique hybrid style, this ale is brewed with a Belgian yeast, spiced like a Wit bier, and hopped like an IPA.

Style: IPA (White IPA)
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft
Arrival: TBA

6.5% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Florida Beer Company, New Beers

Florida Beer Company 321 White IPA

Florida Beer Company 321 White IPA

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Backlash Beer Company, New Releases

Backlash Kicks Off Apocalypse with “Conquest”

The first release in a new series surrounding the Apocalpyse from Backlash is Conquest, a white IPA. Founder Helder on the beer’s flavor –

So, having smelled the beer, you would probably expect a giant hop smack in your cake-hole.  However, this beer doesn’t quite do that.  It’s very smooth, with a small amount of underlying bitterness.  Granted, the tag “White IPA” may insinuate (to some people) a hoppier/more bitter profile.  The taste is of wheat malt and orange sweetness, but finishes relatively dry with a tinge of piney bitterness.  Is there such a thing as White Pale Ale?

Style: IPA
Availability: 22oz bombers
Arrival: Late September, 2012

?? ABV

 

by Reid Ramsay