The first ever batch of Octopus Wants to Fight IPA hit us like a right hook last year. We were smitten with that first sip and vowed to bring it back one day.

That day is here. Well, tomorrow actually.

Cans of fresh Octopus will hit the GLB retail fridge at 10am tomorrow (Friday) for your imbibing pleasure. There will be about 4500 cans available, with more on the way in due time. It will retail for $3.25 each and $72 a case.

And while today is too soon to let you in on a little secret, we have some big plans for Octopous Wants to Fight that we’ll be sharing with you shortly. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for upcoming details.

ABV: 6.2%

IBUs: 88

Style: American IPA

Serving Temp: 3-5

Glassware: Pub Pint

It pours a beautiful burnt gold edging into a dull orange, like a orange creamsicle complete with a tight white head. As you can imagine, lots of tropical fruits abound from the glass with the first whiffs, followed by a walk in the woods as pine, evergreen and some herbaceous notes are picked up. The first sip provides a touch of sweetness, some dank grass combined with pine needles and then onto “juicy fruit”. Soft body with some middle mouthfeel bitterness that tastes like another.

Food pairing recommendations

Calamari…

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