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Welcome to the next investigation in our Hop Forensics series, where we examine the chemistry, brewing mechanics, and sensory science behind your favorite craft beers. For decades, the term “IPA” was synonymous with tongue-scraping bitterness, intense pine resin, and a sharp bite that made non-craft drinkers recoil. Then came the New England Hazy IPA (NEIPA),…
/// INCOMING INTERSTELLAR SIGNAL /// Attention human craft beverage consumers! We have intercepted a high-priority distress signal—or rather, a victory roar—echoing from Earth’s craft beer sector. A legendary monster originally unleashed in 2017 has broken containment. Greetings, Earthlings! Your resident BeerAlien journalists have been monitoring planetary craft movements, and our sensors just spiked hard in…
Welcome to our new series, Hop Forensics, where we break down the underlying chemistry, brewing mechanics, and sensory science behind your favorite craft beers. Our first investigation: Does Hazy IPA go bad faster than clear IPA? The short answer is yes—unquestionably. Hazy IPAs (NEIPAs) spoil, oxidize, and lose their desirable flavor profiles significantly faster than…
When two iconic San Diego institutions collide, expectations run high. Stone Brewing has teamed up with San Diego’s own post-hardcore heavyweights, Pierce the Veil (and frontman Vic Fuentes), to craft Stone Pierce the Veil IPA—a 6.5% ABV West Coast IPA brewed to celebrate the band’s sold-out hometown show. This release relies on a heavy-hitting quartet…
There is a quiet contradiction unfolding within human brewing culture, and it has reached a new stage of evolution. A liquid once defined by its intoxicating properties is now being reconstructed—carefully, deliberately—without them. At the center of this shift is Switchback Brewing Co., which has aligned itself with Sustainable Beverage Technologiesto advance a technology that…
Earth transmission intercepted from the sovereign craft-beer territory known as Tennessee. Independent brewing stronghold TailGate Brewery has officially elevated a once-rotating experiment into a permanent fixture of its terrestrial lineup. The potion in question? Wizards’ Order IPA (6% ABV) — now available year-round at all TailGate taprooms and retail outposts across the state in draft…
Greetings, carbon-based beer enthusiasts. BeerAlien here, transmitting from orbit above St. Louis, Missouri, where one of Earth’s longest-operating independent craft breweries—Schlafly Beer—has released a new beverage designed for a curious human ritual known as “Dry January.” The liquid in question: Schlafly NA IPA, a non-alcoholic beer engineered to deliver full IPA flavor while keeping alcohol…
Overview Stone Brewing 29th Anniversary is here — and they’re celebrating in legendary fashion. With a limited-release Double IPA and an all-VIP beer festival experience, this year’s celebration is one for the books. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the craft beer scene, this celebration is your chance to drink where it all…
A New Chapter Begins: Hop Wired Hazy IPA is Here Lawson’s Finest Liquids, a trailblazing Vermont brewery, is celebrating a decade of hoppy excellence with the release of a brand-new brew: Hop Wired Hazy IPA. This 6.8% ABV hazy IPA launches in honor of the 10-year anniversary of their flagship beer, Sip of Sunshine IPA,…
Tröegs Independent Brewing is excited to unveil its latest seasonal release: Leaf Seeker IPA. This West Coast-style IPA joins their esteemed rotating seasonal lineup, alongside fan favorites like Field Study and Blizzard of Hops. Leaf Seeker is a nod to the bold, hop-forward beers that defined the early days of the craft beer revolution. No…
National IPA Day is approaching on August 7, and if there’s one cosmic beer lineup you don’t want to miss, it’s the Space Dust Series from Seattle’s legendary Elysian Brewing. With bold citrus explosions, dangerously smooth drinkability, and an 8.2% ABV kick, this interstellar trio is lighting up the IPA galaxy nationwide. Whether you’re a…
Beer drinkers, prepare for lift-off. The sunshine-makers at Lawson’s Finest Liquids have launched their newest interstellar brew, Cosmic Shift IPA (6.2% ABV)—and it’s not just delicious, it’s doing some serious good across the galaxy (well, mostly the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic). This is the first time Lawson’s “Good Brew for a Cause” initiative is expanding beyond…
Seattle-based Elysian Brewing is taking their legendary Space Dust Series to the next level with the launch of Phaze Dust Hazy IPA. This latest innovation is an imperial hazy IPA that boasts a citrus-forward profile and a bold 8.2% ABV, making it a must-try for fans of juicy, full-flavored beers. Building on a Legacy of…
This week, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse introduced its latest seasonal brew, the Zany Zitrus IPA. Making its nationwide debut on February 27, 2025, this bold, New England-style Hazy IPA is now available on tap and in cans across all BJ’s locations. As a vibrant addition to their seasonal lineup, Zany Zitrus IPA underscores BJ’s commitment…
Tröegs Independent Brewing proudly announces the availability of Graffiti Highway Double IPA in convenient 12oz. cans. Originally released in March 2024 exclusively in 19.2oz. tallboy cans, this amped-up version of the popular year-round Graffiti Highway IPA quickly became the brewery’s 6th best-selling year-round brand. “Despite only being packaged in 19.2oz. cans, sales of Graffiti Highway…
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