New Belgium Releases Rampant Imperial IPA This Spring

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    Ft. Collins, CO (February 2013) – New Belgium Brewing, maker of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a wide variety of award-winning beers, continues its imaginative exploration of IPAs with its latest release - Rampant Imperial IPA. Rampant brings a happily bitter beer to New Belgium’s year-round portfolio, which also includes Ranger IPA and Shift.

    A burly Imperial IPA, Rampant pours a pure copper and carries the sheen of a rightly hopped beer. The Mosiac and Calypso hops bring stonefruit, while the addition of Centennial hops nod towards citrus for a well-rounded aroma. The beer presents heavy peach tones with a profoundly bitter bite.

    “Imperial IPAs take hoppy beers to the next level,” said New Belgium Assistant Brewmaster Grady Hull. “Rampant packs a powerful wallop but it’s got the malt bill to back it up.”

    Rampant is 8.5 percent ABV and 85 IBU. It’s available in 12 oz. and 22 oz. bottles and on draft in most New Belgium markets.

    To find New Belgium beers in your area, you can use the New Belgium Libation Location tool: http://www.newbelgium.com/beer.aspx. Pricing varies by location. You can also follow New Belgium on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/newbelgiumand Twitter @NewBelgium.

    About New Belgium Brewing Company
    New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of Belgian-inspired beers, is recognized as one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work and one of the Wall Street Journal’s Best Small Businesses. The 100% employee owned brewery is a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Business as designated by the League of American Bicyclists, and one of World Blu’s most democratic U.S. businesses. In addition to Fat Tire, New Belgium brews eight year round beers; Ranger IPA, Shift Pale Lager, Sunshine Wheat, 1554 Black Ale, Blue Paddle Pilsener, Belgo IPA, Abbey Belgian Ale and Trippel. Learn more at www.newbelgium.com.

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    #1 Jason, Feb 13, 2013
  2. BetterBeerPlz

    BetterBeerPlz Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 Arkansas

    Is it known when this will hit shelves?
     
    #2 BetterBeerPlz, Feb 14, 2013
  3. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    I think I was told it will ship 3/5 something like that
     
    #3 BrettHead, Feb 14, 2013
  4. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    #4 tjensen3618, Feb 14, 2013
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  5. BetterBeerPlz

    BetterBeerPlz Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 Arkansas

    Thanks!
     
    #5 BetterBeerPlz, Feb 14, 2013
  6. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    Anyone else had this yet? Picked up a sizer last night and wasn't impressed, wouldn't buy it again.
     
    #6 stickboy1125, Feb 22, 2013
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  7. HoptimusMax1mus

    HoptimusMax1mus Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Arizona

    Really?! Where do you live? I am in AZ and have not seen it yet.
     
    #7 HoptimusMax1mus, Feb 22, 2013
  8. beerandwhiskey

    beerandwhiskey Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2009 New Jersey

    I have one at home, but haven't tried it yet. I'm not sure when it hits shelves exactly (mine's a sample).
     
    #8 beerandwhiskey, Feb 22, 2013
  9. DovaliHops

    DovaliHops Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Just grabbed a bomber of it. Crossing fingers it's good.
     
    #9 DovaliHops, Feb 22, 2013
  10. VDODSON

    VDODSON Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2013 North Dakota

    Damn, wish they had this in ND.
     
    #10 VDODSON, Feb 22, 2013
  11. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    I'm in VA, had a couple more tonight and it was better than last night (getting over a cold, probably why). Was surprised to see it here already, bottle date is 2/9/13. For the price it's not a bad buy ($10.99/sixer) but there are better options for sure.
     
    #11 stickboy1125, Feb 23, 2013
  12. BradStokley

    BradStokley Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2013 Maryland

    I saw a bunch of this in Total Wine McLean today. They had a bunch of Sucks in too, so I bought that instead.
     
    #12 BradStokley, Feb 23, 2013
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  13. jplopez21

    jplopez21 Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2012 Illinois

    Just came out in Chicago. Picked up a bottle @ binnys in plainfield with their build a six pack. Havent had it yet, but I have the feeling I probably wont like it. Considering I dont like fat tire. And yes I know its comparing apples to oranges.
     
    #13 jplopez21, Feb 23, 2013
  14. GFG

    GFG Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 North Dakota

    It's their new year round so I'm sure we'll be seeing it within a week or two
     
    #14 GFG, Feb 25, 2013
  15. Moose90

    Moose90 Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2012 Washington

    Got a single yesterday, didn't particularly care for it.
     
    #15 Moose90, Feb 25, 2013
  16. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    I ordered the beer yesterday for my store. It arrived today and it greatly surpassed my expectations!!! With the Mosaic and Calypso dry hopping it REALLY reminds me of Enjoy By IPA.
     
    #16 flayedandskinned, Feb 27, 2013
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  17. GFG

    GFG Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 North Dakota

    I feel like some people "don't care" for it because it's New Belgium, and not a brewery known for IPA's or double/imperial IPA's.
     
    #17 GFG, Feb 27, 2013
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  18. busternuggz

    busternuggz Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 California

    I got one at a Total Wine in Tucson today.
     
    #18 busternuggz, Feb 28, 2013
  19. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California


    I feel that they should be recognized for crafting this massively flavorful, yet balanced and easy drinking Imperial IPA.
     
    #19 flayedandskinned, Feb 28, 2013
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  20. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California


    Try it, you'll be surprised. I sure was.

    By the way, the only New Belgium beer I really like is La Folie.

    This beer is really well crafted.
     
    #20 flayedandskinned, Feb 28, 2013
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