Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery is proud to announce the launch of Iowa Bar Fight IPA in 6-packs, bringing this fan-favorite collaboration with Solera Brewery into the hands of more beer enthusiasts. Originally brewed in partnership with the iconic Parkdale, OR brewpub, Iowa Bar Fight has earned its place as a staple for hop lovers, and its availability in a six-pack format ensures you can enjoy it anytime, anywhere.
The founders of both breweries have deep connections to the Midwest. Things once familiar change. Old dirt roads get paved, and houses get built in cornfields. Sometimes you eat the bar, other times the bar eats you. Iowa Bar Fight is an ode to those memories and the balance between grit and transformation.
Iowa Bar Fight features one of Double’s favorite hop combinations: Citra and Mosaic, with a touch of resinous cannabis character from Strata hops in the hop back. For those of you who are unfamiliar with a hop back, this is the vessel used to infuse hops late in the brew process. This 165 gallon metal drum is filled with hops, then the wort is filtered into it after it has been boiled, before it’s cooled to fermentation temperature and sent to the fermenter. It’s the ultimate late addition. The result is a dazzling blend of bright citrus, grapefruit, lush tropical notes, and a perfectly balanced bitterness that leans West Coast Style IPA, minus the 2003-era aggressiveness and crystal malts.
“There’s bitterness, sure,” says Matt Swihart, founder of Double Mountain, “but it’s the kind that lets you know you’re drinking a beer with character. Hey, I don’t wanna fight about it. Let’s just have a pint or three and talk it out, eh?”
Iowa Bar Fight’s bold, punchy name comes to life through striking packaging inspired by legendary graphic designer Saul Bass (1920–1996). Known for revolutionizing film title sequences and posters for classics like West Side Story and North by Northwest, Bass’s minimalistic style adds a touch of nostalgia and energy to the beer’s presentation. Playful text and graphic layout choices evoke mild aggravation, which perfectly aligns with the spirit of the beer.
What started as a small-batch collaboration has become a staple of Double Mountain’s lineup. With its availability in 6-packs, Iowa Bar Fight is now easier than ever to enjoy, whether you’re reminiscing about hometowns, dirt roads, or settling into a lively conversation over a pint.
Iowa Bar Fight
IPA
6.2% Alc/Vol 45 BU
Sometimes you eat the bar, other times the bar eats you. Citra and Mosaic hops join forces with Strata hops for a brawl of sticky citrus and resinous tropics, finishing aggressively balanced and dry.
ABOUT DOUBLE MOUNTAIN BREWERY & CIDERY
Double Mountain is a Brewery & Cidery based in Hood River, Oregon that extends a warm welcome to all. Our brewery in Hood River boasts our original taproom where you can experience the heart of our craft. We have two additional taprooms in Portland, located in the Woodstock and Overlook neighborhoods, and a kitchen at the Aladdin theater, open during showtimes. We strive to create a living room atmosphere, where we spin vinyl, offer weekly free live music, and host trivia nights. Our food philosophy revolves around sharing moments with friends. We offer various New Haven-style pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and an array of other dishes that proudly steer clear of the fryer.We take pride in our hop-forward beers, crisp unsweetened dry-ciders, and house-made n/a root beer and ginger ale. We hope you’ll stop by and share a pint with us!
Double Mountain may be found on tap and in refillable bottles throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Learn more at www.doublemountainbrewery.com
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