Alaskan
Imperial IPA
Alaskan Brewing is
rounding out its inaugural year of limited edition Pilot Series releases
with its first-ever bottled release of Alaskan Imperial IPA. This big and
hoppy brew releases on draft and in 22 ounce bottles in early March in the
10 western states.
First brewed as part of Alaskan's Rough Draft series of experimental draft
only brews, this imperial IPA is better known to draft fans in Alaska as
"Alaskan XTRATUF® IPA." The brew owes its original namesake to the iconic
brown, neoprene XTRATUF boots, which are a springtime footwear staple
everywhere from fishing boats to formal affairs in coastal Alaska and in
brewhouses across the country. Alaskan Imperial IPA features the robust
flavors of Pacific Northwest hops over a sturdy malt body, and as the name
suggests, the same "XTRATUF" qualities as these "Alaska Sneakers."
"It's a continuation of our focus on balance and complexity," says
production assistant Brian Ross of Alaskan's new Imperial IPA release. "We
didn't want to just focus on one hop varietal. The balance between the three
big flavors - northwest hops, malt and alcohol - is almost seductive, making
it a surprisingly fresh and drinkable brew."
Alaskan Imperial IPA is richly gold in color with the aroma of tangerine, lychee
and other citrus over the toasted sweetness of crystal malt. The deep green
flavors of Chinook and Amarillo hops partner with the fresh bitterness of
Centennials for a complex hop profile.
Other members of the specialty Pilot Series include Alaskan's Double Black IPA,
award-winning Barley Wine and Raspberry Wheat, which will make another
appearance this summer. Alaskan Raspberry Wheat will be followed by Alaskan's
to-be-announced anniversary ale in celebration of the brewery's 25 years of
brewing in Alaska.
About Alaskan Brewing Co.
Alaskan Brewing Co. has been making award-winning beer in Juneau, Alaska, since
1986. The Alaskan Brew Crew bottles the unique character of the Last Frontier
with historic recipes, local ingredients and glacier-fed water. Alaskan Brewing
handcrafts Amber, Pale, White, IPA, Stout, Smoked Porter, Winter Ale, Summer Ale
and a variety of limited edition beers in the Alaskan Pilot Series. Visit
www.alaskanbeer.com.
About XTRATUF Boots
Since the 1960s, XTRATUF has delivered performance and quality using its 100
percent waterproof construction. XTRATUF's triple-dipped coating of neoprene
creates a seamless package that is impervious to many organic & inorganic acids,
chemicals and contaminants. Initially developed for fisherman on the West Coast,
this boot is now widely used in many corners of the United States and Canada due
to its durability and comfort. For more information about XTRATUF boots visit
www.xtratufboots.com, or contact Doug Bugalski at 314-746-1941, or bugalskid@osborn-barr.com.
