The ABGB Superliner IPA
Ryan Joy, head brewer, SweetWater in Fort Collins, Colorado
“I didn’t go to The ABGB to drink IPA on a recent Austin visit, but after a few rounds of fantastic lagers (including their award-winning Industry Pils), I finished with a Superliner and was blown away by this absolute Simcoe bomb. Crisp, light malt led to pine and grapefruit aroma and flavor with moderate bitterness and way more juiciness than I expected. An absolute standout in my recent IPA drinking experience. Go to The ABGB, drink the lager, stay for the IPA (and pizza, and music)!”
Thin Man Brewery Trial By Wombat
Jessie Smith, quality manager, SingleCut Beersmiths in Clifton Park, NY
“Although I tend to shy away from New England IPAs, this beer may have converted me. It’s visually very hazy; however the mouthfeel is soft and approachable. As a Galaxy-heavy beer, its tropical and peach notes really shine through with a slight floral note in the background. This beer is my go-to for an upstate New York summer evening.”
Grand Armory Wheezin’ the Juice
Terry Lancaster, head brewer, Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits in Kentwood, Michigan
“Made specifically for ‘nugs, chillin’, and grindage,’ Wheezin’ the Juice was one of the earliest juicy IPAs to gain traction in Michigan. The range of big citrus and deep tropical hop flavors, the softer mouthfeel, and the lack of caramel malt hit me with a lot of IPA flavor-firsts (including the magical Citra and Mosaic hop pairing), and it remains a favorite to this day.”