{"title":"Ale Asylum","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ale-asyulum-hopalicious-6pk","title":"Ale Asyulum Hopalicious 6Pk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAle Asylum Hopalicious 6Pk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5.7% ABV American Pale Ale from Madison, Wisconsin, sold in a six-pack of 12 oz cans. Built around eleven separate additions of Cascade hops, this flagship APA earned an 88 on BeerAdvocate across more than 1,000 ratings — a testament to its balanced hop character and enduring drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 5.7%  |  IBU: 52  |  Origin: Madison, Wisconsin  |  Style: American Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Ale Asylum (now brewed by Karben4 Brewing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAle Asylum was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 2006, and Hopalicious quickly became its flagship beer. After Ale Asylum closed its doors in July 2022 following 16 years of operation, the brand and its recipes were acquired by Karben4 Brewing Company, which continues to produce Hopalicious at its Madison facility — notably the same city where the beer was born. The recipe's defining technique is eleven separate additions of Cascade hops throughout the brewing process, a method that layers citrus and pine aromatics while keeping bitterness measured at a moderate 52 IBU. The result is a hop-forward pale ale that avoids the harsh bite common in more aggressive IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and inviting, opening with pine resin and bright citrus peel from the Cascade hops. A sweet malt backbone rounds out the nose without competing with the hop character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange and mild grapefruit lead on the entry, with the Cascade hops pushing forward through the mid-palate in a direct but controlled way. The malt provides just enough sweetness to balance the hop oils, and the bitterness stays clean — assertive but never biting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium in length with a dry, crisp close and lingering citrus peel. No harsh astringency lingers, making the next sip come naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Hopalicious\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopalicious drinks best poured cold into a pint glass, where its hazy gold color and lacy head can develop fully; a temperature around 45°F lets the Cascade aromatics open up without warming into flabbiness. It works well in a \u003cstrong\u003eHop Shandy\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its citrus notes pair naturally with fresh lemonade for a summer refresher. Try it in a \u003cstrong\u003eMichelada\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the clean bitterness stands up to lime, hot sauce, and tomato juice. It also makes an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eBeer-a-Rita\u003c\/strong\u003e base, as the grapefruit and orange character echoes the citrus in a classic margarita mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA backyard cookout with burgers and brats on the grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing a friend to craft pale ales without overwhelming bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking a tailgate cooler for a Wisconsin game day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with pub-style food on a casual weeknight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hopalicious taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopalicious delivers forward Cascade hop flavors of orange and mild grapefruit balanced by a clean malt sweetness, finishing dry and crisp with no lingering bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Hopalicious compare to New Glarus Hop Hearty Ale?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are respected Wisconsin hop-forward ales, but Hopalicious is a lighter-bodied pale ale at 5.7% ABV with a single-hop Cascade focus, while Hop Hearty is a bigger, more complex IPA with higher alcohol and a broader hop bill. In direct comparisons among Madison beer drinkers, the two are frequently pitted against each other as local favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hopalicious good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — at 52 IBU and 5.7% ABV, Hopalicious is hop-forward enough to showcase what an American Pale Ale can do without the aggressive bitterness or high alcohol that can overwhelm newcomers to craft beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Hopalicious made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopalicious is brewed in Madison, Wisconsin. Originally produced by Ale Asylum (founded 2006), the recipe is now brewed by Karben4 Brewing Company at its Madison facility after acquiring the Ale Asylum brand in 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Hopalicious?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled bratwurst, where the hop bitterness cuts through the fat; sharp cheddar cheese, which echoes the citrus brightness; fish tacos with lime crema, complementing the grapefruit notes; spicy buffalo wings, where the carbonation and bitterness cleanse the palate; and classic pub burgers, a straightforward match for this sessionable APA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Hopalicious come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopalicious is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hopalicious worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hopalicious positions as a well-priced craft pale ale in the everyday drinking tier, delivering a level of hop complexity — via its eleven Cascade additions — that punches above many comparably priced APAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Hopalicious?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eleven separate Cascade hop additions are not a marketing gimmick — they produce a layered citrus and pine character that single or double hop additions simply cannot replicate at this ABV. An 88 on BeerAdvocate and over 45,000 Untappd ratings confirm that this is a beer with genuine, sustained appeal rather than hype-cycle novelty. Now preserved under Karben4's stewardship in the same city where it originated, Hopalicious remains one of Wisconsin's most recognized craft pale ales. For drinkers who want real hop flavor without palate fatigue, it continues to set the standard for approachable, well-constructed APAs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ale Asylum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44838063603881,"sku":"26359","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/ale-asylum.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}