Contender American IPA

Contender hits you immediately with a bright, citrus-forward hop character—think grapefruit pith and a snap of white pepper. The malt backbone is deliberately restrained, which actually works in its favor; it lets the hops do the talking without any residual sweetness muddying the message. Finishes crisp and dry, like someone wiped your palate clean. At 6.6%, it's got just enough alcohol warmth to keep things from feeling thin, but it's not trying to be a bruiser.

Windmills IPA

Windmills leans into a slightly warmer, more caramel-tinged version of the American IPA playbook. You get similar hop intensity as Contender, but there's a noticeable grain sweetness underneath—almost biscuity—that gives the beer more body and presence. The bitterness is clean but feels more integrated into the beer's structure rather than sitting on top. It's the kind of IPA that feels substantial in your hand and on your tongue.