Beer Alert: New West Pilsners And Futuristic India Pale Ales

Beer Alert: New West Pilsners And Futuristic India Pale Ales

|January 22nd, 2026|
A beer can label illustration depicting a character in futuristic gear, with the words "MELVIN METHOD DROP"

(Courtesy Melvin Brewing)

The Winter holidays are now over, yet winter remains. And American craft brewers are addressing things with an exciting roster of new beers that suit this evocative time of year.

A Method To The Madness (Alpine, WY) – Melvin Brewing, a brewery renowned for pushing the boundaries of craft beer, and one of our favorites, has announced the first beer from its brand new Method Series, a new trimester seasonal program designed to showcase hop-forward experimentation in its many forms.

Crafted with Nelson Sauvin and Riwaka hops, and playfully described by the brewery as “punchy, memorable, and just a little unhinged,” Method Drop IPA, is a 6.5% ABV West Coast Style India Pale Ale with bright Sauvignon Blanc and juicy white peach notes and a “full-throttle diesel dankness.”

“Melvin has always been about innovation without compromise,” said Max Shafer, Brewmaster at Melvin Brewing. “The Method Series is our way of experimenting boldly with flavors, hops, and seasonal creativity, for a beer that is both explosive and approachable, and undeniably Melvin.”

“The release is paired with striking, collectible artwork that’s a literal mic drop,” Shafer added, “reflecting the beer’s bold, uncompromising character and making it as visually memorable as it is flavorful.”

A hand holds a six-pack of Howdy Beer Western Pilsner while standing on an empty, open road.

(Courtesy Howdy Beer)

Made with Western Livin’ In Mind (Denver, CO) – Founded in 2024 by Colorado craft beverage veterans Eric Foster (Stem Ciders), Charlie Berger (Denver Beer Co.), and Brad Lincoln (Funkwerks), Wilding Brands is redefining what modern craft beer looks like. And they’ve a straight ahead lager that’s right on time.

Brewed in the heart of Colorado with western livin’ in mind, Howdy Beer is a crisp and crushable American lager with a biscuity malt backbone and a subtle honeysuckle hop character.

This award-winning beer has already received national acclaim, earning a bronze medal in 2018 in the American-Style Pilsener category and a silver medal in 2014 in the American-Style or International-Style Pilsener category.

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