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Pizza Pals IPA
THE STORY
In the beginning there was only beer. The people of earth loved beer. But they knew in their hearts that beer could be better. They had tried everything – beer and burritos (not bad but mixed reviews), beer and Key Lime Pie (kind of weird), beer and plain boiled carrots (no) – but it was never quite right. Then, in the darkest season, when all hope seemed lost, as cold winter winds swept across the land chilling noses and hearts alike… there was pizza.
Beer and pizza. The people of earth rejoiced. Pizza made beer better. Beer made pizza better. Beer and pizza were made for each other like two pieces of a very, very simple puzzle.
Fort George’s Pizza Pals IPA has become a signal to the start of Winter. Each year, we extend an invitation to one other brewery, chosen for their mastery in the art of beer and pizza. After multiple test batches of Bagel Bytes IPA, the final product is brewed and packaged in 16-ounce cans (featuring art from Mike Bennet) and sent out for the pure enjoyment of the PNW.
Be sure to check it out every winter – this year’s beer may be your favorite Pizza Pal yet.
2025
At Fort George, you can find wood-fired pizza that we’ve perfected over the last decade. Our friends at North Park Beer Co. also know a thing or two about pizza. They’re well known throughout San Diego for serving up sensational thin-crust pizza, superb hazy IPAs and splendidly sociable vibes.
Pizza Pals 2025 is the perfect beer for pizza: An opaque, dark yellow hazy IPA. Dank, pithy orange and pineapple with a little kick of sweet peach candy.
Hops: Citra, Eclipse, Citra Cryo, Citra Dynaboost, Citra CO2 Extract, Simcoe Cryo
Malts: Briess Pilsen, Malted Oats, Crisp Chit, Weyermann Acidulated
2024
At Fort George, you can find wood-fired pizza that we’ve perfected over the last decade. In the Bay Area, you’ll find great Detroit-style pizza and excellent IPAs from our friends at Cellarmaker Brewing Company.
Pizza Pals 2024 is the perfect beer for pizza: A super opaque, pale yellow hazy IPA. Dense guava and overripe fruit aroma, flavors of candy melon and orange zest with a smooth, soft bitterness and mild, comforting sweetness.
Hops: Simcoe, NZ Cascade, FS Nelson, Hollingberry Galaxy
Malts: Rahr Pilsner, Rolled Oats, Linc White Wheat, Weyermann Acidulated
Our friends at Fast Fashion in Seattle know just a little more about pizza than your average Chief Pizza Design Officer (CpDO). They make a classic Neapolitan-style pizza at The Masonry.
Pizza Pals 2023 is packed with fresh new Anchovy Hops and loads of Citra and Waimea alongside the finest, lightest malts we could muster for a balanced, snappy, luxurious IPA.
Hops: Columbus Cryo, Citra, Waimea, Anchovy, Anchovy Goo
Malts: Rahr Pilsner, GW White Wheat, Flaked Oats, Weyermann Acidulated
Our debut Pizza Pals collaboration between Fort George and Ruse Brewing & Crust Collective – brewed to celebrate the worlds most logical beer pairing – beer and pizza.
Pizza Pals 2022 is packed with Nelson and Simcoe Hops alongside the fanciest malts we could muster for a balanced, snappy American IPA.
Hops: Simcoe, Nelson, Nelson Goo, Simcoe Cryo, Columbus
Malts: GW Superior Pils, GW 2 Row, Briess Flaked Rice, Admiral Chit
