Ska Brewing turns hop surplus into a new IPA (debuting at GABF today)

October 3, 2017

We noted that there is potentially a big hop surplus problem on the way, but for Ska Brewing, when life hands you too many hops, make a fruity, juicy, hop-bursting double IPA. This is exactly what Ska Brewing did with a surplus of Galaxy hops that the brewery ordered. The plethora of product was destiny for the brand’s latest year-round offering, Bad Hop Contract Double IPA, which will debut at the Great American Beer Festival.

For those looking to check it out at GABF, but away from the madness of the actual event, here is Ska’s special tasting dance card around town:

Tuesday, October 3

What: Pints and Pipes
Where: Cheba Hut Colfax, 638 E Colfax Ave
When: 4:20 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Pouring: BHC DIPA, Modus Mandarina IPA, Pink Vapor Stew
What: Pints and Pipes
Where: Cheba Hut Champa, 1531 Champa Street
When: 4:20 p.m.-7:10 p.m.
Pouring: BHC DIPA, True Blonde, Tart Mexican Logger

Wednesday, October 4

What: Mod Project Tap Takeover
Where: Tap XIV, 1920 Blake Street
When: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Pouring: BHC DIPA, Pink Vapor Stew, Tart Mexican Logger, Sour Apple Gose, Russian Imperial Stout

Thursday, October 5

What: Ska Brew GABF Kickoff Happy Hour
Where: Rialto Cafe, 934 16th St, Denver, CO
When: 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Pouring: BHC, Modus Hoperandi, True Blonde, Pink Vapor Stew
What: Spirit Animal Party with Telluride Brewing Co.
Where: Freshcraft, 1530 Blake St a
When: 10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Pouring: Telluride and Ska Brewing’s Collaboration Hoppy Red Ale, BHC, Euphoria Pale Ale, Ska Anniversary Beer