Jester King 'Sasha' Hazy IPA Beer, Texas

Juicy tropical fruit, ripe citrus zest, and soft stone fruit aromas leap from the glass in this expressive modern Hazy IPA inspired by one of Jester King’s most beloved farm companions. Jester King 'Sasha' Hazy IPA Beer captures the balance between vibrant hop intensity and relaxed drinkability, brewed as a tribute to Sasha, the brewery’s steadfast livestock guardian dog whose calm presence has become part of daily life at the Texas Hill Country ranch.

Product Details:

• Alcohol: 6.8% ABV
  
• Malt Bill: Pilsner malt, oats, wheat
  
• Hot Side Hops: Simcoe, Motueka, Mosaic
  
• Dry Hops: Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic, Nectaron, Motueka hop kief
  
• Production Philosophy: Modern hop-forward IPA brewed with balance, freshness, and expressive aromatics

Sensory Description:

The nose opens with layered aromatics of mango, pineapple, nectarine, peach, and bright citrus peel, accented by subtle herbal and floral hop nuances. The palate is plush and smooth from the oat and wheat backbone, delivering saturated flavors of tropical fruit, ripe stone fruit, tangerine, and fresh lime zest. Despite its juicy concentration, the beer maintains impressive lift and precision, finishing dry and clean with restrained bitterness that keeps the hop expression vivid and refreshing. Motueka and Nectaron contribute an energetic citrus and tropical profile while Simcoe and Mosaic add depth, resin, and complexity.

Brewer’s Background:

Founded in the Texas Hill Country, Jester King is internationally respected for its farmhouse brewing philosophy rooted in patience, place, and agricultural connection. While originally celebrated for mixed-culture wild ales and barrel-aged farmhouse beers, the brewery has expanded into a modern, clean beer program focused on highly expressive IPAs, lagers, and stouts crafted with the same attention to detail and balance. The brewery remains deeply tied to its ranch setting, incorporating Texas-grown ingredients when appropriate and fostering a sense of community around the land, animals, and brewing culture that define Jester King.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 6–8 °C in a tulip or IPA glass to highlight the beer’s aromatic intensity and soft texture. Pairs exceptionally well with spicy tacos, smoked barbecue, fried chicken, grilled street corn, or citrus-marinated seafood. Its bright tropical profile and clean finish also make it ideal for warm-weather drinking outdoors.