Brewdogs iconic beer
Yeah, work is done and sunset is calling for a cold one. Some days ago the lucky Detlev took home a special punk. A liquid one in a can.
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Hey Hive Family
today we meet a Punk
as we like to travel the world again
Awake the Punk in yourself
Punk IPA a beer that makes you want to roll up your sleeves, put on a leather jacket, and say “cheers” with a smirk and listen to music from Sex Pistols.
Clocking in at 5.4% ABV, it’s not a heavyweight, but it packs a punch where it counts: flavor.
Did my first sip and
Boom – tropical fruit bomb.
Think mango, pineapple, and lychee crashing onto your tongue like a mosh pit of juicy chaos. Then comes that classic bitter kick, all grapefruit peel and piney bite, grounding the whole experience like a dirty bassline.
The finish is crisp, a little dry, and just bitter enough to keep things interesting – like a good argument in a loud pub.
An iconic beer
What makes Punk IPA so damn iconic? It’s the attitude.
This isn’t just a beer. This is BrewDog’s manifesto in liquid form: a middle finger to boring lagers and a love letter to bold flavors.
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Back when it first hit the scene, it was a wake-up call to the beer world.
Even today, it still tastes like disruption.
It’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and bursting with hops that refuse to be subtle.
There’s a reason it’s the flagship. It set a new standard and never looked back.
A cool Cover
You know a beer means business when the can looks like it could headline a punk show.
That sky-blue background with the blocky stencil font? Iconic.
It’s clean, punchy, and instantly recognizable. More like a poster for a band you probably haven’t heard of but already want to see live.
The design doesn’t try too hard because it doesn’t need to. It’s cool because it is cool.
Bonus points for consistency. Whether bottle or can, it’s instantly “Punk.”
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Facts about the Brewery
BrewDog was born in 2007 in the sleepy town of Fraserburgh, Scotland – which, let’s be honest, isn’t where you'd expect a global beer revolution to begin.
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But that’s kind of the point.
Two guys and a dog took on the beer industry from a shed and flipped the whole thing on its head.
Today, BrewDog is headquartered in Ellon and has breweries from Ohio to Berlin, but it still leans hard into its anti-establishment roots.
They’ve brewed on ships, dropped beers from helicopters, and probably broken a few laws of physics in the process.
Say what you want about their marketing – they put their hops where their mouth is.
My final thoughts
Punk IPA is the beer equivalent of your loudest, most opinionated friend – the one who might get you kicked out of a bar, but damn, they’re fun to hang out with.
It’s bold, bitter, fruity, and fresh.
A true gateway to craft beer for many, and still one hell of a ride for those of us who’ve been around the tap a few times.
Would I drink it again?
Mate, I just opened another.
Cheers to punk – in spirit and in hops.
Now some music to the beer
Here are three of the best-known punk songs ever. My easy advice
Play it loud!!
Anarchy in the U.K. by the Sex Pistols - This song is a classic punk anthem that captures the rebellious spirit of the genre.
London Calling by The Clash - Known for its powerful lyrics and iconic status within the punk movement.
God Save the Queen by the Sex Pistols - Another seminal track by the Sex Pistols, this song is famous for its controversial lyrics and anti-establishment message.
Have a great day everybody
and let us travel the world again
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