Widmer Brothers Releases Russell Street IPA In Six Packs

Widmer Brothers Brewing is launching a new IPA in six packs: Russell Street IPA. This modern West Coast IPA was first brewed in 2015 exclusively for the pub, and has been a fan favorite ever since. Russell Street IPA is a balanced West Coast IPA featuring Mosaic, Citra and Azacca hops. The robust hop bill results in an intense aroma and flavor, highlighted by delicious citrus and tropical notes. Russell Street IPA has been the top-selling beer at the Widmer Brothers Pub for years, with fans commenting on its pleasant hoppiness and malt balance.

The launch is the first in Widmer Brothers’ all-new “Portland Pub Series,” which features beers that have originated in the brewery’s 10-barrel pilot brewery, where the innovation brewing team experiments and collaborates to create new beers, perfect recipes, and keep old favorites fresh. Each beer in the ongoing series started as a one-off small batch beer and became popular at the pub.

The beer is named for the street that Widmer Brothers calls home, and the entire series has a fresh new look, with packaging showcasing the beauty of Portland through colorful illustrations. “Russell Street IPA is one of our beers that have always been in rotation at our 10-barrel brewhouse and we literally cannot brew it fast enough,” said Tom Bleigh, innovation brewmaster for Widmer Brothers Brewing. “Our brewing team has known this beer as a winner for a long time, and I am glad to see it finally move into 12-ounce bottles. I can’t wait to see it in stores and on tap soon at some of Portland’s great drinking establishments.”

Russell Street Kick-Off Pub Crawls:

Russell Street IPA will be celebrated at a kickoff Portland pub crawl this Friday along Mississippi St., where folks can talk with the innovation brewing team, and enjoy Russell Street IPA. The Mississippi St. crawl will begin at Widmer Brothers on Friday, 1 December 2017 at 3pm and run until 8pm. The first pub crawl also kicks off a partnership with Solve Oregon. Proceeds from pub crawl keg sales will go to Solve Oregon, and the money raised will be used for follow-up street clean-ups. Additionally, a portion of keg sales of Russell Street IPA sold until the end of April 2018 will be donated to Solve.

Russell Street IPA:

Russell Street IPA is the epitome of a West Coast IPA: intense hop flavor and sessionability balanced with a noticeable body. Named for the street that Widmer Brothers calls home, Russell Street IPA is powered by Mosaic, Citra, and Azacca hops for a pronounced citrus and tropical profile.

Malts: 2-Row Pale, Munich, Caramel
Hops: Mosiac, Citra, Azacca
OG: 14.5
AE: 2.75 P
ABV: 6.3%
Color: 8 SRM
IBU: 70
This new addition to Widmer Brothers’ line-up will be available in the Pacific Northwest on draught, and in six-packs. Russell Street IPA can be found using the Widmer Brothers beer finder at widmerbrothers website. Please visit widmerbrothers website for more information about the brewery, or follow Widmer Brothers on Facebook for the latest news and happenings.

Source: Widmer Brothers Brewing