Ripped from their website: In the years that we've been twisting out beers, we've never packaged an IPA for regular distribution. We've been neck deep in our sea of hoppy waters, but have only thrown out IPA's as special release relationships. We've taken on a program that has us sending out seasonal cans that hang around for some months. It gives us and you a chance to introduce yourself, whip up a firm handshake and live with each other for a clip. Akari Shogun was an initial partner in this scheme, but as the Shogun hibernates till spring, we introduce another brew. Heyoka is a western charged firecracker. We conjured the classics in Chinook and Amarillo then laid them on a bed of pale malt. This India Pale Ale shoots straight to the bitter edge before falling into a mellow haze. Deep gold, 7% ABV and ready to travel into the distance. The Heyoka resides in the opposite and is said to use the wind as sticks to beat the drum of thunder. You'll find this in draft and in cans around town. Use your courage. Release Details Release Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 7% ABV 4 pack of 16 ounce cans: $9.99 64 ounce growler refill: $14 32 ounce growler refill: $8 16 ounce draft: $5 I'll give the cans & artwork a 5. Looking forward to picking up a 4 pack of this soon.
I went last Wednesday, since I was off and my GF would be sleeping all day. Gave me a reason to get out of the house. Made it to Half Acre right as they opened. Picked up a few 4-packs. Damn good IPA.
And for what it's worth, the brewpub employee said they're nearly out of their first batch, and expects the second batch to be the one that hits the 'burbs. Meaning we may not see Heyoka for another few weeks.
First batch was gone by Saturday. He said a second batch should be canned and ready either 12/13 or the next week.
That makes sense then. Glad I was able to score some! It's like a Daisy Cutter version of an IPA. Love it.
