Karl Strauss’ final collaboration of 2023
Brewery's fourth and final canned collab is a cold IPA crafted with Harland Brewing
Karl Strauss Brewing, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, recently unveiled the grand finale of its much-anticipated 2023 Collaboration Series. In a creative partnership that celebrates the best of San Diego’s craft-beer scene, Karl Strauss has teamed up with Scripps Ranch-based Harland Brewing Co. to release Brisky Business Cold IPA. Both independent local craft breweries, the teams united their brewing expertise to craft a special brew for the people of their hometown and beyond to enjoy.
Karl Strauss and Harland dedicated months of meticulous craftsmanship to create a cold IPA infused with pineapple, citrus and floral notes. This liquid masterpiece boasts a harmonious blend of Chinook, Strata, and experimental HBC-586 and HBC-638 hops, resulting in a symphony of tropical and floral aromas accentuated by hints of orange and honey. Pouring a rich, deep gold hue, this 6.5% alcohol-by-volume, 60 IBU (international bittering units) brew culminates with a dry finish, thanks in part to the ingenious use of puffed jasmine rice, and a lingering citrus hop aftertaste.
“We’ve been longtime fans of Harland’s Japanese rice lager, so we knew we wanted to draw inspiration from that beer during this collaboration,” said Karl Strauss Brewmaster Paul Segura. “Our teams got together and created a cold IPA with layers of flavor, an experience owed to the inventive blend of hops and puffed jasmine rice.”
The previous three beers in Karl Strauss’ 2023 Collaboration Series were Nectaron of the Gods IPA with Carlsbad-based Pizza Port Brewing, Squawk Box IPA with Orange County’s Green Cheek Beer and Be Bold Start Cold IPA with Ventura’s Topa Topa Brewing.