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Cerebral Brewing | Colorado , United States

Cerebral Brewing 'Access Request' Cold IPA Beer, Colorado

Cerebral Brewing 'Access Request' Cold IPA Beer, Colorado

Colorado Made
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Regular price $21.00
Regular price Sale price $21.00
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There is nothing quiet about Cerebral Brewing's 'Access Request' Cold IPA Beer; it arrives sharp, electric, and unapologetically aromatic, like a hop signal cutting clean through the noise. Built in Colorado with Amarillo, Krush, Mosaic, and Riwaka hops, this Cold IPA combines the snap and clarity of a lager-inspired fermentation profile with the bold citrus, tropical, and dank intensity of a modern IPA.

Product Details:

  • ABV: 6.5%
  • Hop Varieties: Amarillo, Krush, Mosaic, Riwaka
  • Founders: Sean Buchan and Dan McGuire
  • Head Brewer: Sam Bennett
  • Lead Brewer: Sam Stone

Sensory Description:

Cerebral Brewing 'Access Request' Cold IPA Beer opens with bold aromas of grapefruit juice, lemon-lime soda, and unmistakably dank cannabis-like hop character. The palate is crisp and highly expressive, layering citrus zest, bright tropical fruit, resinous hop oils, and clean bitterness over a dry, refreshing backbone. Amarillo adds citrus lift, Mosaic contributes tropical and berry-like depth, Krush brings modern fruit intensity, and Riwaka sharpens the beer with punchy lime, grapefruit, and diesel-like aromatics. The finish is clean, snappy, and lingering, leaving behind citrus sparkle and a distinctly dank hop impression.

Awards & Accolades:

  • Top 20 Beers of 2025 – Craft Beer & Brewing

Brewer’s Background:

Cerebral Brewing was founded in 2015 by Sean Buchan and Dan McGuire in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood along Colfax Avenue. From the beginning, the brewery has focused on quality, innovation, and evolution, applying a scientific approach to brewing through precise methodology and an in-house QA/QC lab. Today, Cerebral produces a wide range of beers, from foeder-fermented lagers and imaginative IPAs to barrel-aged releases, while continuing to support local causes and build community through its taprooms in Congress Park, Aurora Arts, and West Highland.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve Cerebral Brewing 'Access Request' Cold IPA Beer chilled at 42–46°F in an IPA or tulip glass to showcase its sharp aromatics and crisp structure. Pair it with fish tacos, citrus-marinated chicken, spicy wings, loaded nachos, grilled shrimp, sharp cheddar, pepper jack cheese, or Thai-inspired dishes. Its clean bitterness and bright citrus-dank profile also make it a strong choice for hop-focused tastings and warm-weather drinking.

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