WeldWerks Brewing x Great Notion 'Lumber Juice' Hazy Double IPA Beer, Colorado

Extra oats and milk sugar give WeldWerks Brewing x Great Notion 'Lumber Juice' Hazy Double IPA Beer its plush foundation, bringing two breweries’ enthusiasm for expressive, flavor-driven beer into one collaboration. At 8.3% ABV, this oat-cream double IPA layers Citra, Nelson Sauvin and Strata hops over a rounded, softly sweet base. Citrus and tropical-fruit character meet a substantial texture, making Lumber Juice an appealing pour for drinkers who favor the richer side of hazy IPA.

Product Details:

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.3%.
• Hops: Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Strata.
• Featured Ingredients: Extra oats and milk sugar.
• Milk Sugar: Lactose; contains milk-derived ingredients.
• Collaboration: WeldWerks Brewing Co. and Great Notion Brewing.
• Original Release Context: Introduced among WeldWerks’ eighth-anniversary collaboration releases in 2023.
• WeldWerks Owners: Neil Fisher and Colin Jones.
• WeldWerks Head Brewer: Skip Schwartz.
• Great Notion Head Brewer: Andy Miller.
• Great Notion Co-founder & Brewer: James Dugan.

Sensory Description:

A dense haze introduces a fruit-forward profile of citrus, tropical fruit, and stone-fruit impressions. The palate emphasizes softness and fullness, with oats supporting a pillowy texture and lactose contributing sweetness and body. Hop character brings contrast to that rounded base, while a lightly bready malt dimension anchors the fruit. The overall impression is generous and creamy, with sweetness playing a prominent role alongside the hops.

Brewers’ Background:

WeldWerks Brewing Co. opened in Greeley, Colorado, in 2015, founded by Neil Fisher and Colin Jones. Its brewing program spans hazy IPAs, dessert-inspired sours and barrel-aged stouts, with Head Brewer Skip Schwartz helping guide its combination of experimentation and refinement. Lumber Juice was introduced as part of the brewery’s eighth-anniversary celebrations, placing collaboration at the center of the release.

Great Notion opened in Portland, Oregon, in 2016, founded by friends and neighbors James Dugan, Andy Miller and Paul Reiter. Hazy, fruit-forward IPAs and culinary-inspired sours and stouts define its approach, guided by the aim to keep beer fun. Lumber Juice connects that creative outlook with WeldWerks through a shared hazy double IPA built around an expressive hop trio, extra oats and milk sugar.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve around 44–50°F in a tulip or gently tapered IPA glass to concentrate the aromas while allowing the creamy texture to develop. Pair with grilled chicken and pineapple salsa, moderately spicy shrimp tacos or a salty fried-chicken sandwich, where the food provides contrast to the beer’s sweetness and body. Sharp cheddar, salted cashews, and crisp tortilla chips offer smaller accompaniments. Keep refrigerated and enjoy fresh to preserve the hop character.