Proof Brewing Co. (Tallahassee, Florida) has officially announced that it will begin the taproom-only release of its award-winning Warpath Imperial IPA at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.

Released each year at the start of college football season “[to pay] tribute to [the brewery’s] hometown team,” Warpath is an Imperial India Pale Ale brewed “with over six pounds of hops per barrel” (hop bill: Mosaic, Cryo Azacca, El Dorado, and Citra hops).  Meant to “[lead] the way in a modern IPA world,” this beer’s “hop profile emulates the juicy flavors of New England-Style hazy IPAs but with the dryness and mouthfeel of West Coast-Styles.”  Coming in at 8% ABV, Warpath’s “hoppy flavor will galvanize your taste buds and your thirst for victory.”

“Last year, sales of 4-pack cans exceeded all expectations and we sold out quickly,” said Founder, Byron Burroughs. “We’ve increased production to ensure this Tallahassee tradition can be shared with friends at football tailgates, social events, or anywhere you are on the Warpath!”

Warpath Imperial IPA will officially release in the Tasting Room at Proof Brewing Co. at 4 p.m. on August 29.  These limited edition 4-packs of 12 oz. cans will only be available as long as supplies last.  Warpath is a brewery exclusive release that will not see distribution.  Prost!

Vital Information for Warpath Imperial IPA from Proof Brewing Company

Release – Limited; August 29, 2019
Style – Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV – 8%
Hops – Mosaic, Cryo Azacca, El Dorado & Citra
Fun Fact – “Proof Brewing Company is a proud sponsor of FSU Athletics.”
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans
Distribution – None. Taproom/Brewery only

On Friday, August 31, Proof Brewing Co. (Tallahassee, Florida) will pay tribute to its hometown college football team, the Florida State Seminoles, by releasing limited-edition cans of its award-winning Warpath Imperial IPA.

Originally brewed to commemorate the Florida State University football win over Auburn at the BCS National Championship in 2014, the annually-released Warpath is back to offer hop heads a modern take on the Imperial India Pale Ale that “emulates the juicy flavors of New England-Style hazy IPAs but with the dryness and mouthfeel of West Coast-Styles.”  Thanks to a mix of Columbus, Mosaic, El Dorado and Citra hops that weighs in at “over five pounds of hops per barrel”, this IPA experience is led by “a tropical dank flavor, and citrusy aroma supported by a balanced malt backbone.”  Charging in at a “crowd-pleasing” 9% ABV, Warpath Imperial IPA promises to “galvanize your taste buds and your thirst for victory.”

“Each year this beer sells out quickly on draft. We’re excited to release this beer for the first time in four pack cans,” said Sales & Events Director, Bryan Smith. “It’s a tailgating essential that every fan should have in their cooler. It is a Tallahassee tradition.”

Warpath Imperial IPA will officially release in Proof Brewing Co.’s tasting room on Friday, August 31 with availability in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans.  Beer-loving FSU fans need to mark that date on their calendars because this tasting room-exclusive offering is expected to sell out quickly and will not see distribution.  Prost!

Vital Information for Warpath Imperial IPA from Proof Brewing Co.

Release – Limited; August 31, 2018
Style – Imperial India Pale Ale
ABV – 9%
Featured Hops – Columbus, Mosaic, El Dorado & Citra
Fun Fact – “Proof Brewing Company is a proud sponsor of FSU Athletics.”
Availability – 4-packs of 12 oz. cans
Distribution – None. Cans of Warpath Imperial IPA are only available in the Tasting Room at Proof Brewing Co.