Great Notion Brewing and McMenamins Breweries have both built mini brewpub empires in the pacific northwest, the latter pioneered the brewpub model in 1983 and the former opened the door for new beer fans intrigued by fruity, culinary-inspired beers that were so different. Now for the second year in a row, McMenamins and Great Notion have partnered up to do their own takes on each other’s beer recipes for a total of three new collaborations released this Friday, February 17th.

This time around, McMenamins has brewed up two different takes on Great Notion’s What’s Colder Than Cold Double IPA and their Ice Cold Triple IPA, while Great Notion was inspired by a McMenamins classic and will release Ruby Jammin’ based on the influential early fruited beer Ruby Ale brewed with raspberries.

McMenamins What’s Colder Than Cold Double IPA

This special recipe was inspired by Great Notion’s Juice Box Double IPA but as a twist turned it into a Cold IPA with lager yeast for a super smooth mouthfeel and crisp finish. With aromas of mango, passion fruit and citrus, this canned brew comes in at 8% alc./vol

McMenamins Ice Cold Triple IPA

Similar to the DIPA, this beer is also modeled off Great Notion’s Juice Box however it’s spent some time chillin’ in the ice box to become a Triple Cold IPA, condensing its flavors into the intense notes that Mosaic hops are known for and making it quite a bit stronger with 13.9% alc./vol. Because McMenamins is also a distillery and has their distilling license, this powerful beer was able to be bottled. This beer release will be harder to find and only available at some locations, so call ahead.

Great Notion Ruby Jammin’

To show their love for a PNW staple, Great Notion took McMenamins Ruby Ale and dressed it up with their Jammy Pants to create a tart ale with flavors of raspberry, vanilla and lime – YUM. It’s a delicious sour with 7% alc./vol.

Release Party:

On Friday, February 17th members of the Edgefield Brewery team will be pouring samples of all three beers at McMenamins 23rd Avenue Bottleshop at 2290 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR 97210 from 4-6pm. So come on down for a taste , a limited-edition beer tasting stamp, and take some home for later.

Availability:

Look for bottles and cans at all Great Notion locations and at the following McMenamins breweries, hotels, and gift shops:

OREGON

23rd Bottle Shop

Cedar Hills Pub

Cornelius Pass Roadhouse

Edge Gift Shop

Gearhart Gift Shop

Grand Lodge Gift Shop

Highland

Kennedy Gift Shop

Ringlers Pub

Old St. Francis School Gift Shop

Wilsonville Pub

WASHINGTON

Anderson Market

Elks Bottle Shop

Kalama Market

Mill Creek

MOTC

Spar