On its release day, Woodland Empire’s mega-juicy Empowered IPA flew out of the taproom quicker than you can say “orange zest.” Made with the juice and zest from 200 lbs of sweet Sumo tangerines and tangy Cara Cara oranges, Empowered bursts with ripe citrus and quenches Boise hopheads itching for a fruity fix.

Lucky for you, we got our mitts on some of this sought-after juicy juice and saved you the trek to Idaho. This year’s version features Comet, Zeus, Idaho 7, and El Dorado Hops to complement the citrus additions, and 4 stages of dry-hopping to extract every last drop of fruity goodness.

In true Woodland Empire boundary-pushing fashion, three of these dry-hopping stages occurred during fermentation. This unconventional method increases aromatics and depth from Idaho 7 and El Dorado’s bright tropical fruit notes. Empowered’s bitter kick comes from the orange and tangerine pith interacting with Comet’s grapefruity zest and Zeus’ herbal spice, tempering the 6% ABV wave of citrus juice flowing over you palate.

Woodland Empire never fails to deliver bold and alluring flavors, and the legions of Empowered fans rallying behind this juicy brew affirms its place in their wheelhouse. We dare you to taste it and not get the urge to replace your morning OJ with a glass of Empowered.

Packaged on 3/3/2018