WarPigs Lazurite 6Pk

WarPigs Lazurite 6Pk is a 6.8% ABV American IPA sold in six-packs of 12 oz cans, brewed in Munster, Indiana by WarPigs Brewing USA. Earning a 92 score on BeerAdvocate across more than 400 ratings, Lazurite represents one of the most celebrated releases from the collaboration between legendary American craft brewery 3 Floyds and Danish gypsy brewer Mikkeller.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.8%  |  IBU: 70  |  Origin: Munster, Indiana, USA  |  Style: American IPA  |  Brewery: WarPigs Brewing USA (3 Floyds × Mikkeller)

Production & Heritage

WarPigs Brewing grew out of a creative alliance between 3 Floyds co-founder Nick Floyd, brewmaster Chris Boggess, and Mikkeller's Mikkel Borg Bjergsø — three of the most influential figures in modern craft beer. The WarPigs Brewpub first opened in Copenhagen, and the U.S. production arm operates out of 3 Floyds' facility in Munster, Indiana, with Kyle Wolak — a 3 Floyds protégé who served as head brewer at the Copenhagen brewpub — playing a key role in recipe development. Lazurite channels a decidedly West Coast IPA sensibility with its 70 IBU bitterness and pine-resin backbone, yet layers in enough tropical fruit and malt complexity to stand apart from straightforward bitter IPAs.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe tropical fruit and tangerine lead the nose, followed by a wave of sticky pine resin and floral, perfume-like hop character. Beneath the hops sits a bready, honey-touched malt sweetness that grounds the aromatics.

Taste: The entry is juicy and citrus-forward — grapefruit peel and clementine — before the mid-palate shifts toward caramelized malt, crackery bread, and a thread of honey. At peak intensity, pine resin and earthy bitterness assert themselves firmly, framed by a hint of black tea tannin and ripe berries.

Finish: Dry, resinous, and moderately long, with lingering grapefruit rind and woodsy pine. A clean, snappy bitterness closes things out without astringency.

How to Drink Lazurite

Pour Lazurite into a tulip glass or standard pint at around 45°F to let the tropical and resinous aromatics open fully; it drinks best fresh. A Hop Shandy — half Lazurite, half fresh lemonade — tames the bitterness on hot days while preserving citrus character. A Boilermaker paired with a pour of bourbon plays off the beer's caramel malt and pine notes. For a beer cocktail twist, a Michelada built with Lazurite adds an unexpected hoppy complexity to the classic tomato-lime framework.

Best For

• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates collaborative brewing pedigree
• Backyard grilling sessions where bold, bitter IPAs complement charred meats
• Introducing friends to the 3 Floyds and Mikkeller brewing philosophies in a single can
• Building out a tasting flight alongside other resin-forward American IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lazurite taste like? Lazurite delivers a pine-resin and grapefruit-peel bitterness over a light caramelized malt backbone, with juicy tropical fruit and a honey-like sweetness that keeps the 70 IBU in balance. The finish is clean, dry, and snappy.

How does Lazurite compare to Bell's Two Hearted Ale? Both are Midwest-brewed American IPAs, but Two Hearted is a single-hop Centennial ale at 7% ABV known for its bright, straightforward citrus-and-pine profile. Lazurite layers in more tropical fruit complexity and bready malt sweetness, reflecting its multi-hop bill and the creative influence of both 3 Floyds and Mikkeller.

Is Lazurite good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its balanced interplay of juicy citrus, resinous bitterness, and supportive malt makes it a satisfying standalone pour, especially when served fresh and moderately cold.

Where is Lazurite made? Lazurite is brewed by WarPigs Brewing USA at the 3 Floyds production facility in Munster, Indiana, a small city in the northwest corner of the state near the Illinois border.

What foods pair well with Lazurite? Spicy Thai green curry mirrors the beer's herbal, resinous hop character. Smoked pulled pork benefits from the citrus bitterness cutting through fat. Sharp aged cheddar echoes the caramelized malt notes. Fish tacos with mango salsa align with the tropical fruit aromatics. A simple cheeseburger with pickles and raw onion stands up well to the 70 IBU backbone.

What sizes does Lazurite come in? Lazurite is commonly available in six-packs of 12 oz cans.

Is Lazurite worth the price? Lazurite positions as a mid-to-premium craft IPA, and its 92 BeerAdvocate score, collaborative pedigree from two internationally renowned brewing operations, and layered flavor profile represent strong value within that tier.

Why Lazurite?

Few American IPAs carry a backstory as compelling as the 3 Floyds–Mikkeller collaboration behind WarPigs. A 92 on BeerAdvocate — drawn from over 400 independent ratings — places Lazurite among the more highly regarded widely distributed IPAs in the country. The recipe itself bridges West Coast bitterness and modern tropical-fruit hop expression without leaning fully into either camp, giving it a character that feels intentional rather than trendy. For drinkers who want an IPA with genuine brewing pedigree and a complex, resinous bite, Lazurite delivers on both counts.