Founders - Azacca IPA

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Here is the label for a brand new beer coming from Founders. The beer is called Azacca IPA, and as you would imagine from the name, uses Azacca hops. This beer will come packaged in 12oz bottles and clock in at 7.0%abv and 70ibu. Not sure yet if this will be a national release, but I sure hope so, as Azacca hopped beers are great!

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    #1 BottleCaps80, Oct 3, 2015
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  2. Schnerds

    Schnerds Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2014 Pennsylvania

    Nice
     
    #2 Schnerds, Oct 3, 2015
  3. Stignacious

    Stignacious Pooh-Bah (1,878) Aug 24, 2011 New York
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    I hope this makes national distribution. I'd love to do a side-by-side with Hop Ranch
     
    #3 Stignacious, Oct 3, 2015
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  4. Jerome1929

    Jerome1929 Zealot (533) Sep 11, 2008 Michigan

    Really enjoyed this one, glad to see they bottled it.
     
    #4 Jerome1929, Oct 3, 2015
  5. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    I will be all over this one. I think they brewed this one to 8.4% abv in the not so distant past. I'm sure this 7.0% abv will be just as good. It broke my heart when they moved this one from a Class 1 to Class 2 beer. $10 growlers of 8.4% Azacca IPA was a steal.
     
    #5 archiebunkerjr, Oct 3, 2015
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  6. TEKNISHE

    TEKNISHE Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Did Hop Ranch use these Hops?
     
    #6 TEKNISHE, Oct 3, 2015
  7. Robtobfest

    Robtobfest Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2009 Connecticut

    Rather have 7% than 8.4% anyday. Hope this comes to CT.
     
    #7 Robtobfest, Oct 3, 2015
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  8. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    I believe Hop Ranch does use Azacca, but I personally feel that Hop Ranch gets its character primarily from Mosaic. Not sure how well this one will compare.
     
    #8 LambicPentameter, Oct 3, 2015
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  9. Stignacious

    Stignacious Pooh-Bah (1,878) Aug 24, 2011 New York
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    Mosaic and Azacca. Aside from the obvious IPA vs DIPA difference, I'm interested to see another brewer's take on the hop. I don't think that it's used as frequently as it should be.
     
    #9 Stignacious, Oct 3, 2015
  10. Stignacious

    Stignacious Pooh-Bah (1,878) Aug 24, 2011 New York
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    Which is why I'd like to get my hands on it, to really see the difference that the single-hopping makes and having its true character shine through
     
    #10 Stignacious, Oct 3, 2015
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  11. fearfactory

    fearfactory Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2012 Massachusetts

    Very interested, never had the Azacca yet...
     
    #11 fearfactory, Oct 3, 2015
  12. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    Have loved all the beers I've had that feature Azacca lately so I'm definitely anticipating this to be great.
     
    #12 Immortale25, Oct 3, 2015
  13. MarshallBirdhouse

    MarshallBirdhouse Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2013 Kentucky
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    Nice! Even more old founders IPA's on the shelf now.
     
    #13 MarshallBirdhouse, Oct 3, 2015
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  14. TEKNISHE

    TEKNISHE Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2011 Pennsylvania

    Rad. I've never heard of this hop, but if this brew resembles hop ranch, then there is a strong possibility I'll dig it. Founder's is amongst my favorite breweries.
     
    #14 TEKNISHE, Oct 3, 2015
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  15. EnthusedAboutBeer

    EnthusedAboutBeer Pooh-Bah (1,889) May 13, 2013 New Jersey
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    I get a somewhat similar flavor profile from Victory Hop Ranch and Two roads Lil heaven...both of them use Azacca hops. Excited to try this
     
    #15 EnthusedAboutBeer, Oct 3, 2015
  16. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Really solid IPA. I'll be looking forward to bottles.
     
    #16 Zaphog, Oct 3, 2015
  17. GR145

    GR145 Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2014 North Dakota

    Cannot wait to try this. Hope ND gets kegs and packages.

    Had Alaskan Azacca Pale Ale. Was really good. Understanding this is a different style and being Founders is one of my favorite breweries, it sounds amazing.
     
    #17 GR145, Oct 3, 2015
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  18. HokiesandBeer

    HokiesandBeer Initiate (0) Jan 10, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Azacca is pretty new...only really came out for mass use in 2013 I believe. Super tasty though, plan on using some in my next homebrew.
     
    #18 HokiesandBeer, Oct 3, 2015
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  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    What do Azacca hopped beers taste like to you?

    Cheers!
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, Oct 3, 2015
  20. Immortale25

    Immortale25 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,775) May 13, 2011 North Carolina
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    I haven't been able to pinpoint exactly what they bring to the table because it's usually a blend of hop varietals that happens to include Azacca in the beers I've enjoyed. Recently, though, I had local Asheville brewery Hi-Wire's latest in their Hop Circus series which was an IPA brewed with El Dorado and Azacca and it was amazing. I think there might be some spicy quality to it but El Dorado also has some spicy quality so I'm especially excited for this Founders release since I'll be able to see what this hop varietal is like on its own.
     
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