BJ's HopStorm® IPA: A Perfectly-Crafted Hoppy Delight

BJ's HopStorm® IPA is an India Pale Ale designed to be intensely hoppy without ever sacrificing flavor. This passionately crafted American-style IPA is wonderfully balanced with enough malt to stand up to the hops, while still delivering that undeniably hoppy taste. BJ's HopStorm® IPA is made with six hop varieties, well-balanced bitterness and a captivating hop aroma. Gather some friends and stop by your local BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse to experience this impressive handcrafted beer.

BJ's HopStorm® IPA: Awards

Like so many other BJ's beers, BJ's HopStorm® IPA is a real award-winner. Most recently, it took home the Gold for English-Style Pale Ale from the 2018 North American Beer Awards.

What Would Be Good To Pair BJ's Hopstorm® IPA?

The hop flavor and balanced bitterness of BJ's HopStorm® IPA goes great with spicy food. Consider having a pint with The Spicy Pig Tavern-Cut Pizza. We've also found that this American-style India Pale Ale is a favorite to go with our New Orleans Jambalaya. If you're just looking to have a beer with friends or family, this is a great stand-alone choice as well.

Did You Know?

India Pale Ale was invented when beer was being shipped from England to India. It was made with more hops and more alcohol so that it could survive the long journey around the Cape of Good Hope, which gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "hop on board!" Though it was born of necessity, it quickly became a very popular style! Once English soldiers returned home from India, they brought with them a demand for the hoppy beer with a higher alcohol content they came to enjoy. Today, you'll find IPA beer from various regions including the U.S.