Portland Trail Blazers team-up with Rogue Ales on Rip City IPA
The Portland Trail Blazers and Rogue Ales & Spirits (Rogue) have teamed up to create a co-branded beer for the 2024-25 season – the Rip City IPA. The new co-branded beer will be available at all Rogue pubs and Moda Center starting on October 16 as the Blazers take on Ratiopharm Ulm.
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“We are excited to unveil the Rip City IPA in partnership with Rogue as we tip off another exciting season of Trail Blazers basketball,” said Laura Flynn, Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships. “Our shared pride for Oregon and passion for creating spaces for community connection made this collaboration a natural fit as we toast to the next chapter of Rip City.”
“At Rogue, we’re proud to celebrate the spirit of Oregon, and our partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers represents the deep connection between our beer, the Blazers, and the people of this state”, said Steven Garrett, President of Rogue Ales & Spirits. “Rip City IPA isn’t just about great beer or basketball—it’s about uniting Oregonians through two things we’re truly passionate about. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this beer to Blazers fans across the region."
Rip City IPA is more than just a beer—it’s a tribute to Oregon’s deep-rooted love for beer and basketball, forged through a partnership between Rogue and the Portland Trail Blazers. This West Coast IPA delivers a refreshing, balanced experience with tropical and citrus hop aromas and a hint of pine. Crisp and clean, thanks to Rogue’s proprietary Pacman yeast, it embodies the game's energy and the Pacific Northwest's spirit. Rip City IPA is for Oregonians who take pride in their state and Oregon’s team.
During the 2024-25 season, Rip City IPA will be available at all Rogue pubs across Oregon, giving Blazers fans the perfect place to gather for every game—home or away. To sweeten the deal, Rogue will offer $1 off any pint of Rip City IPA at Rogue pubs during Trail Blazer games. For one away game this season, Rogue will be rallying Rip City and hosting a Trail Blazers watch party at the Rogue Eastside Pub and Rogue will also host two samplings in arena this season, more details will be announced at a later date. Fans can also bring their new favorite beverage home as the Rip City IPA will be available for purchase at Fred Meyer and other local stores.
A select list of media and fans will get their first taste of the beer at the Rose Quarter’s upcoming Taste of Moda food event previewing the latest food and drink in the arena ahead of the 2024-25 season.
To learn more about the collaboration, fans can visit rogue.com/shop/beer/seasonal/rip-city-ipa/.
ABOUT ROGUE ALES & SPIRITS
Rogue Ales & Spirits was founded in Oregon in 1988 as one of America’s first
microbreweries. Rogue products have won over 2,000 awards for taste, quality, and packaging and are available in all 50 states and 54 countries. Proudly rooted in Newport, Oregon, Rogue’s beers, spirits, canned cocktails, CBD seltzers, and sodas are a liquid ode to the state of Oregon and the endless inspiration that its land, its sea, and its people provide. For more information, visit https://www.rogue.com.
ABOUT THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
Members of the National Basketball Association (NBA), the Portland Trail Blazers were founded in 1970 and purchased by the late Paul G. Allen in 1988. The team's rich heritage includes 37 playoff appearances, three trips to the NBA Finals, an NBA championship in 1977 and a commitment to community service and sustainability. The Trail Blazers are dedicated to positively impacting underserved kids and their families throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington where they live, learn and play. Portland is the first and only professional sports franchise to receive the prestigious National Points of Light Award for excellence in corporate and community service. The Trail Blazers home arena, Moda Center, is the first existing arena to earn LEED Platinum Certification in 2019 after receiving LEED Gold Recertification in 2015 and becoming the first existing professional sports venue in the world to receive LEED Gold status in 2010. The team is also one of the founding members of the Green Sports Alliance. For more information, visit trailblazers.com.