HERSHEY, Pa. — Tröegs Independent Brewing announced that its longest-running IPA, Blizzard of Hops, is returning to shelves in time for winter.
The popular winter IPA has been a mainstay of the Hershey-based brewery’s rotating seasonal series since its debut in 2014, Tröegs said in a press release.
“This beer is a nod to hop growers around the world, thanking them for another successful harvest,” says Tröegs brewmaster and co-founding brother John Trogner.
Brimming with lively bitterness, Blizzard of Hops evokes notes of spruce tips, pineapple and orange rind thanks to a combination of Centennial, Chinook, and El Dorado hops.
“In the winter, people’s taste buds deaden and they tend to eat richer and fattier foods,” said Trogner. “In my mind, there’s a need for bitterness on the beer side to balance that out.”
Built on a foundation of pilsner malt and wheat, this cold-weather favorite clocks in at 6.4% ABV.
Blizzard of Hops is available on draft and in 12-ounce bottles and cans everywhere Tröegs beer is sold.
