Medusa Brewing Company Laser Cat Imperial IPA SINGLE

Pairs with: Spicy Thai drunken noodles, sharp blue cheese, rich BBQ burnt ends, loaded nachos, or classic pepperoni pizza

Good for: Elevating a weekend bottle share, unwinding after a long week, cheering on the game at a local sports bar, or satisfying a serious craving for a bold, well-balanced hop bomb

Style of Beer: Imperial / Double IPA

I am from: Hudson, Massachusetts, USA (Crafted by Medusa Brewing Company)

The Story: Located on Main Street in the charming downtown of Hudson, Massachusetts, Medusa Brewing Company has built a fiercely loyal New England following thanks to their welcoming community vibe and exceptional brewing standards. Laser Cat is undeniably the crown jewel of their hop-forward lineup. Seeking to create their ultimate definition of an Imperial IPA, the brewing team married traditional brewing techniques with modern hopping methods. They built a sturdy, smooth base using American 2-row malts and beautiful German wheat, and then double dry-hopped the brew with an absurd payload of Citra and Nugget hops. The result is a beloved local legend that is exactly as big and bold as its iconic feline name suggests.

Why You'll Love Me: It is a masterclass in bridging the gap between old-school earthy bitterness and modern juicy sweetness. It pours a glowing, slightly hazy golden-amber in the glass beneath a frothy white head. The nose is an absolute hop assault, bursting with dense, aromatic waves of fresh pineapple, sweet mango, and a distinct, grounding punch of earthy, herbal evergreen. On the palate, the German wheat provides a beautifully smooth, sturdy backbone that carries massive, juicy citrus flavors across the tongue. Instead of finishing overly heavy or aggressively resinous, it perfectly marries sweetness and bitterness to achieve a remarkably clean, crisp finish that makes its 8.0% ABV dangerously well-hidden.