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This beer, a long time fan-favorite in our taproom, and one of our first ever “seasonals” when we opened the doors, is a beautifully balanced Double IPA.
By doubling down on the American IPA formula, the American brewers created new levels of hop flavor and intensity.
Generally a pale gold to a deep copper, these beers are sometimes hazy or cloudy if dry hopped or unfiltered. Like the American IPA that it's based on, the flavor profile of this beer can vary - but it is almost always fairly aggressive. Copious American hops - often citrus, piney, and floral - are balanced by a relatively large amount of alcohol and plenty of caramel malts. Hop bitterness is almost universally high, and the ABV is often 7% or above.
The term "Imperial" comes from Russian Imperial Stout, a style of strong beer originally brewed in England for the Russian Imperial Court of the late 1700s. Best served cool, 46-54 degrees, in stemmed tulip, beer snifter, or large wine glass.
This beer, a long time fan-favorite in our taproom, and one of our first ever “seasonals” when we opened the doors, is a beautifully balanced Double IPA.
Celebrate Blue Pants' fifth anniversary with this special release.
Bold, citrusy, and piney, our double IPA isn’t just a bigger version of Rebel IPA. Instead we explored a different balance of hop character, including Bravo & Galaxy hops, and upped the ante on their flavor and expression for a brew that’s intense yet enjoyable through every sip.
Coastbuster was first brewed as a Side Trail Series brew and with an overwhelming response, we have decided to adopt Coastbuster Imperial IPA into our year round Upland Brew Lineup!
Galactica, a hop staff wielding heroine, patrols in karate kick mode through the heavens. Her mission: cosmic combat to promote good beer. Dry hopped with Galaxy hops, a clean malt backbone enhances the dank and luscious IPA flavors. (Description provided by company)
This Imperial IPA projects an array of multidimensional hop flavor and aroma. Simcoe offers piney fruit while Centennial delivers a squeeze of lemon atop bright the tangerine citrus of Galaxy, laid upon a field of grassy Sterling.. and then some hippie comes by with a dank bag of Columbus..
Our signature Imperial IPA. If you want hoppy, look no further. We use over 6 pounds of hops per barrel, delivering a floral burst in the aroma and a pleasant, citrus-like bitterness on the pallet. A dry finish and easy "drinkability" belies the alcohol content.
Rye beers have been a part of our brewing arsenal from day one. “Rye”, “Rye Squared” and now “Rye Cubed” Triple IPA completes this trilogy of brewing excellence. (Description provided by company)
“Hop Selection” Single Hopped Imperial IPA is a celebration of our favorite hop from the current harvest. Whether it’s an old classic, a new variety, or an experimental standout, this beer will continue to change yearly showcasing our favorite hop of the season.
King of Hop Imperial India Pale Ale is brewed with heaps of American hops from the Pacific Northwest. This medium-bodied beer is dry-hopped to achieve an invigoratingly fresh aroma, which highlights the powerful citrus characteristics of the hops.