Lawson’s Finest Liquids has launched Hopzilla, a double IPA.
The brew is available through the end of February at retailers across Lawson’s Finest’s full nine-state distribution area (VT, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI).
First brewed in 2009, Hopzilla became a favorite at the Lawson’s Finest Liquids Taproom in Waitsfield, VT, the company says. This is the first time the beer is available through broader retail.
“Hopzilla earned its place among our fans and in Lawson’s Finest lore,” says Sean Lawson, CEO and founding brewer of Lawson’s Finest Liquids. “It’s got a reputation as a palate-puckering brew that leads with a bitterness you’d expect from mountains of lupulin-laden hops and enough body and mouthfeel for a smooth finish.”
“Our taproom guests ask us all the time about its availability, so we’re super stoked to let Hopzilla Double IPA loose across the Northeast and share it with a much larger audience than we have before,” he adds. “It’s a perfect winter brew to start our 2022 specialty distributions.”
At 8.7% ABV, this double IPA contains lots of Cascade, Simcoe and El Dorado hops. The hops bring a citrus zest, with juicy pineapple and stone fruit character along with a dank, piney aroma built on a malt foundation of specialty barley malts for a smooth finish, the company reports.
Northeast craft beer fans looking to bring home a four-pack of Hopzilla can click here to find their nearest retail location. Hopzilla, is also available in Waitsfield, VT, at the Lawson’s Finest Liquids taproom and retail store.
