The Story of Clouds, 2021 GABF Double IPA Winner

Clouds, our New England Style double IPA, represents the culmination of years of hard work and determination to decode one of the newest and most popular styles of beer in America. That’s why it was incredibly rewarding to hear our name called during the 2021 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) awards when we received the silver medal in the category for “Juicy or Hazy Imperial IPA” (aka New England Style Double IPA) —  one of the categories that was recently...

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Counterculture NEIPA

As people who grew up drinking the traditional American IPAs of the west coast, our taste buds were delighted to discover the New England style IPA in 2013. A friend who had recently traveled to Vermont brought back a well known IPA from the area. It was unlike any hoppy beer we had ever had. In fact, we were so inspired we visited the New England area a year later to take a deep dive into the IPA revolution that...

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Rockhill & Locust English Mild, 2022 GABF Gold Medal Winner

The English Mild plays an important role in the evolution of the ales we enjoy in America today. It once dominated the pub scene in England (and still does in some pockets) where it is known as a full-flavor, sessionable beer that is just as easily enjoyed over conversation as it is contemplation. For us, The English Mild also plays a large role in the evolution of the ales we drink and brew at BKS Artisan Ales and Rockhill &...

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