IPA Fest in Cyberspace (2021)

Just posted another round. Two more Double IPAs.

Against the Grain is dropping a classic into the box. Haven't had one for ages!

Citra Ass Down (Double IPA); 8.2%; 16oz can

"This iconic double IPA is not candy or mother's milk. It is not brewed by gypsies or aliens, nor does it contain any zombie dirt. This is a double IPA brewed with Citra Hops. It’s sticky, hoppy and delicious. Simply drink it and enjoy it. Don’t hoard this beer, Citra Ass Down and drink it now."

And New Realm is sending us one of their Monsters & Myths.

Jacked 'Squatch (West Coast Double IPA); 9%; 16oz can

"For our 2nd release in the Monsters & Myths DIPA Series, we celebrate the big-footed 'hide-and-seek world champion' with a mighty, hop-forward West Coast Double IPA. Jacked 'Squatch is packed with a beastly amount of Citra, Centennial, Simcoe & Vic Secret hops for an aromatic blend of citrus, peach, pine, and tropical fruit."

 

I think it's a great choice. Like our in-person fests, every beer doesn't have to be a one-off or something that's hard to get. Regardless, Citra Ass Down will still be new to many and it's a damn solid beer. Also, we didn't have much time to plan this fest and most brewers operate with strict brewing schedules that are often planned months in advance. They were invited 12 days ago and the turnaround on this fest is incredibly tight. Stoked to have AtG at the fest and that this fest is even happening!

 

If you join us, you'll be getting a can of DDH Pliny the Elder.

Russian River doesn't have a brewery in Philly. They have a production brewery in Windsor and the brewpub in Santa Rosa, California. They do some drops in Colorado, Oregon and Philly, but their core distro is California. https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/where-to-get-our-beers/

 

I've got two more for you...

DC Brau is bringing the haze packed with hops!

Sticky Find (DC Hazecore IPA); 8%; 16oz can

"A Hazy Double IPA, utilizing 5 different hop varieties at 3.5 lb per barrel."

And Marcus at Weathered Souls is sending us some West Coast vibes from Texas.

West Coast IPA (American India Pale Ale); 7%; 16oz can

"The de facto flagship beer of our lineup, our West Coast IPA pays homage to Marcus' old school California origins with some Texas-persuaded adaptations. Abandoning the darker, sometimes egregiously sweet copper colored malt bombs that made up the gold standard of IPAs from the mid-to-late 90s to the early 2000s, our West Coast is leading the IPA reformation in San Antonio with a dry, crisp, and citrus forward profile, outselling all other craft IPAs in the region three-to-one. A bursting bouquet of tangerine, lemon, grapefruit, and other bright citrus aromatics leads the charge with just enough residual malt sugars to offer a modest body and balance out a moderate level of IBUs. A light cereal-like malt sweetness lifts the overall hop profile without getting in the way of the ballet of resinous, piney, and citrus characters that make up the bulk of the flavor profile. This modern classic is the archetype of the new age West Coast IPA."