Ska Brewing Tropical Hazy IPA Beer, Colorado

Juicy tropical flavor meets the soft, plush texture of a hazy IPA in Ska Brewing Tropical Hazy IPA Beer, Colorado. Cashmere and Idaho 7 hops bring a fruit-forward profile, while a gentle malt body and restrained bitterness keep the 6% ABV beer easy to enjoy.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume: 6%
• IBU: 30
• Style: Tropical Hazy IPA
• Hop Varieties: Cashmere and Idaho 7
• Producer: Ska Brewing
• Current Owner: Ariano and West families
• Brewer: Ska Brewing production team

Sensory Description:

A hazy pour leads into expressive tropical hop aromas and flavors, with pineapple and papaya at the center. The palate is plush and silky, supported by a soft malt body that rounds out the fruit. Its bitterness is deliberately low for an IPA, letting the bright, juicy character take the lead without an aggressively sharp finish.

Producer’s Background:

Ska Brewing was founded in Durango in 1995 by Dave Thibodeau, Bill Graham, and Matt Vincent, whose shared love of brewing and ska music shaped the brewery’s irreverent identity. In 2025, ownership passed to the Ariano and West families. Thibodeau remained involved in a leadership and strategic role after the sale, while Graham and Vincent stepped away from the business. Steve Breezley, who joined Ska’s leadership with a background in professional brewing and production management, became CEO during the transition.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled in a pint or tulip glass. Pair its tropical hop flavors with grilled fish, fresh greens, spicy dishes, or salty snacks.