Intriguing as it is adored, Project X showcases unique labels created by independent artists that have been translated from their original media, be it canvas, street art, or photography. Teaming up with artists to spawn inspired works that tie into each beer’s namesake, we have adopted a distinctive concept that shifts the focus from just the liquid in the can, to a sensory experience that makes a piece of aluminum not just a thing of beauty, but a true work of art both inside and out.
These are one-off, limited production brews.
7.2% ABV | 45 IBU
IDOL WORSHIP
HAZY IPA
IDOL WORSHIP HAS A SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE FOCUS, featuring all New Zealand and Australian Hops. Nelson Sauvin, Galaxy, and Vic Secret set the tone with ample tropical fruit aroma and flavor including passion fruit, mango, lychee, kiwi and pineapple. They are laid on our Project-X base malt profile but with the wheat turned up, creating a hazy, pillowy mouthfeel and near-straw-colored lightness. The slightly higher ABV allows us to stuff more hops into the beer without the annoying hop-burn.
HOPS: NELSON, GALAXY, VIC SECRET
STATIC PROFILE
HAZY IPA
STATIC PROFILE LEANS HEAVILY ON STONE FRUIT flavors and aroma thanks, partially, to Rakau – A hop with solid street cred and really good performance in our trials. With support from tried-and-true varietals like Mosaic and Citra, this beer explodes up front with Peach, apricot, plum, and pear - all are really at the forefront of the flavor and aroma with tropical mango and a bit of citrus coming through as well.
HOPS: MOSAIC, CITRA, RAKAU
7.5% ABV | 35 IBU
6.9% ABV | 25 IBU
SYNAPTIC PLASTICITY
HAZY IPA
EL DORADO IS THE BASELINE HOP with guava and cotton candy sweetness that serve as a template for the bigger cold-side additions of Simcoe and Galaxy. The Simcoe has a slightly more tangy note of navel orange and is an elevating hop that pushes the brightness of the fruit profile up against the ripe Mango and sugared Strawberry notes of Galaxy.
HOPS: EL DORADO, CITRA, GALAXY
FRACTURED REALITY
HAZY IPA
Fractured Reality presents itself with a glowing golden hue. Its soft, wheaty mouthfeel is complimented by distinct hop characteristics with notes of sweet stonefruit and a touch of dank pine.
HOPS: EL DORADO, CITRA, TRIUMPH
7.5% ABV | 25 IBU
6.7% ABV | 25 IBU
WOLF MOTHER
HAZY IPA
PINEAPPLE AND STONEFRUIT DOMINATE the flavor profile, compliments of one of the newest hop varietals from Yakima Valley, BRU-1. With help from big hitters, Citra & Sabro, the aroma is as impressive as the flavors, layering fruit and floral characteristics all the way through, from sniff to swallow. Dextrine malt keeps the beer light in appearance, but full in body, particularly in the mid-palate. WM drinks juicy with a modest ABV to ensure ultimate smoothness.
DIMENSIONAL UNIVERSE
HAZY IPA
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WHEAT AND OATS team up to provide a solid body that is exemplary of the style without the use of lactose. Despite its hefty body, the malt profile is neutral, allowing an assault of strawberries, passionfruit, and grapefruit to dominate the aroma. As with others in the Project X Series, we use the iconic “Juice” yeast strain to ensure the beer finishes full, without being sweet.
HOPS: NELSON, MOSAIC, STRATA
7.0% ABV | 35 IBU
7.5% ABV | 25 IBU
IN MEMORIAM
HAZY IPA
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NATE SOROKO we teamed up with longtime friend, mutual San Diego beer steward, and renowned artist, Sean Dominguez, to create a special label in honor of one our most avid supporters, and simply put...just a really good dude. In Memoriam features a beautiful aromatic floral bouquet with citrus, stone fruit, and some pine. A malt bill featuring just 2-row malted barley, wheat, ensures it goes down smooth.
CONDITIONED REFLEX
HAZY IPA
PINEAPPLE AND PASSIONFRUIT DOMINATE the aroma while a simple grain bill of pale 2-row, wheat, and oats lend a persistent cloudiness characteristic of the style. With a primarily late addition hop schedule, the mid palate provides a supportive backbone and the juicy yeast strain allows for body without the use of lactose. It’s like cracking open a can of tropical fruit juice, but without the heartburn to follow.
7.0% ABV | 35 IBU
7.3% ABV | 45 IBU
ABSTRACT CONSCIOUSNESS
HAZY IPA
A MASSIVE BOWL OF FRUIT CANDY IS AT THE FOREFRONT of the first sniff, with four intensely-tropical hop varietals dancing off the rim of the glass, featuring aromas of melon, passionfruit, and fresh berries. The grain bill consists of mostly base malt with oats and dextrine providing a stout body that still drinks light. Expect a juicy mouthfeel thanks to the world famous “juice” yeast strain.
COGNITIVE AEROBICS
HAZY IPA
THIS STRAW-COLORED HAZE BOMB is brewed with a combo of New Zealand and PNW hops lending a huge aroma, full of citrus and fruit candy. Peach rings, orange marmalade, and lemon zest are just a few adjectives that describe the nose on this choice, lactose-free west-coast hazy. A light malt profile allows the citrus and tropical qualities to shine.
7.2% ABV | 28 IBU
6.9% ABV | 25 IBU
RAIL JAM
HAZY IPA
THIS ULTRA-SOFT HIPA IS BREWED WITH ROLLED WHEAT & OATS, creating a smooth, medium body mid-palate. At under 5 SRM, the appearance presents an almost chartreuse-like limeiness that glows off of suspended proteins. Lemon drop hops layer a delicate citrus aroma on top of an herbaceous and fruity core. The net net is that Rail Jam drinks exceptionally smooth, with almost no pronounced bitterness to speak of, with bright lemon-lime qualities in addition to melon, peach, and tangerine.
7.5% ABV | 25 IBU
FLAWLESS IMPERFECTION
HAZY IPA
Artist: Zofia Bogusz
Location: Astoria, NY
Media: Oil on Wood Panel
Release Date: Feb. 19, 2021
Bbls Produced: 348
@zofiaart
FROM THE ARTIST:
"It was a sunny late September afternoon. Golden hour was gleaming through the window illuminating the room with that warm nostalgic yellow. My friend’s face got caught in the sun rays, her hazel eyes trapping the amber light. The iris, skin and eye lashes became sharp with detail and surrounded by shadows and highlights. Still staring I grabbed my phone and started taking photos, and that’s how the reference and inspiration for Flawless Imperfection came about. Since I do a lot of portraiture it’s often these spontaneous moments in time and light that inspire the subject matter of my work. Photographs of altered faces, or just certain facial features, combined with bright colors and specific moods are the backbone of my most recent body of work. I like the mixture of realism and abstraction. Nature sometimes makes its way into my work as well.
BEER DESCRIPTION:
A higher gravity brew that is balanced by a weighty body and wheaty flavor. Late-edition Sabro hops shine bright with aromas of tangerine, coconut, tropical fruit, and stone fruit, with hints of cedar, mint, and cream. Like others in the Project X Series, and true-to-style, a lasting haze persists through to the bottom of the glass and presents opaque.
Visit our blog for more on the artist and the beer.
@mammatooks.tookeyart
FROM THE ARTIST:
"I have been drawing since I could hold a tool to make marks. It wasn't until 2014, after our daughter graduated from high school, that I decided to pursue an art career. Prior to that, I shared the love of art through teaching for 18 years. Since leaving my teaching career, I have found passion in providing portraits to families who have lost a loved one. It is through this work that I feel most alive, I feel I am truly living my purpose, sharing light with the world."
BEER DESCRIPTION:
High protein malts create a soft mouthfeel and characteristic haze which is accentuated by the omission of any colored or caramel malts to ensure it remains hop-focused. Oats and German Pale Wheat Malt add a light cracker-like flavor. The hop profile remains fruity with light citrus and tropical notes reminiscent of mixed berries, pineapple, and orange zest. Calcium chloride is added to accentuate palate fullness.
Visit our blog for more on the artist and the beer.
COSMIC PYROKINESIS
HAZY IPA
Artist: Jessica Tookey
Location: Boise, ID
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Release Date: Nov. 13, 2020
Bbls Produced: 880
6.7% ABV | 25 IBU
6.6% ABV | 25 IBU
SECTIONED
HAZY IPA
Artist: Chantal deFelice
Location: San Clemente, CA
Media: Photography
Release Date: Oct. 01, 2020
Bbls Produced: 540
@chantaldefelice
Whether it is through photography, painting, video or sound, Chantal explores the micro landscapes found in nature as if they were scenes from another planet. Mollusk features, such as the hairs on a crab's carapace or the iridescent interior of an abalone shell, become monumental terrains to be traversed, and through these close up studies of natural forms, we are invited to wonder at the connection running through every form of life, on our own earth and beyond.
'Sectioned' is the product of an imaginative staging of a discarded crab carapace photographed through a magnifying lens, where the crab setae, or fur/hairs, become visible.
Taking inspiration from what she sees in nature, Gail uses watercolors and acrylic to bring the world around her to life through her uplifting and colorful illustrations.
Originally titled "The Big Picture" this stunning painting was inspired by Gail's late night musings about earth’s place in the universe.
FROM THE ARTIST:
"Considering the stars, constellations, and unknowns that seem an arm’s length away on a clear night, I reflected about how pulled we are to our moon and light shows in the sky. Having spent 20 years living in Alaska, I was moved to include a section of Northern Lights in my painting. I used a selection of knives to paint The Big Picture with viscous Acrylic paint on a museum-quality wrapped canvas."
Visit the artist website for more.
@richards_gail
ALONE IN SPACE
HAZY OATMEAL IPA
Artist: Gail Richards
Location: Riggins, ID
Media: Acrylic on canvas
Release Date: Jul. 15, 2020
Bbls Produced: 200
6.9% ABV | 30 IBU
6.8% ABV | 25 IBU
MYSTIC ALCHEMY
HAZY IPA
Artist: Giovanni Tamponi
Location: Cagliari, Italy
Media: Paper/Illustration
Release Date: Mar. 04, 2020
Bbls Produced: 200
@joetamponi
Reveling in the world of Rat Fink-esque cartoon illustrations, Giovanni is no stranger to commissioned art. Drawing inspiration from skateboarding lifestyle and Traditional American Tattoo stylings, Joe has illustrated everything from mug designs and device covers, to skateboard decks and coloring books.
Collaborating on this piece remotely brought its share of challenges, but in the end, Joe's vision and commitment to his craft resulted in a stunning and unique work of art.
@davidblakeart
Originally titled "She's Always Darkest Before Dawn", David's unique ability to combine screen printing and acrylic painting brings to life a dramatic and vibrant depiction of the opposing attributes of a strong woman, depicting her mystique as well as her ferocious qualities.
APHRODITE RISING
HAZY IPA
Artist: David Blake
Location: San Clemente, CA
Media: Mixed
Release Date: Nov. 26, 2019
Bbls Produced: 141
6.7% ABV | 30 IBU
GROOVE RIDER
HAZY IPA
Artist: Heidi Geist
Location: Planet Earth
Media: Mixed
Release Date: Aug. 29, 2019
Bbls Produced: 57
6.6% ABV | 30 IBU
@48beerproject
With very few artistic disciplines outside her command, Heidi managed to fuse an existing acrylic painting with a digital illustration to create a mixed media masterpiece.
Largely believed to be the most unadulterated form of track recording, the art piece demonstrates the juxtaposition of a dated phonogram producing a vibrant soundscape, with 'Groove Rider' representing the needle of the record player riding the grooves of the vinyl.