Upper Hand IPA is a crisp and well-balanced India Pale Ale from Upper Hand Brewery, located in Escanaba, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Available in 1/4 BBL (7.75 gallon) kegs and cans, it offers a satisfying brew for draft systems.
ABV: 7.0%
IBU: Not specified on site, but its hop profile provides noticeable bitterness with a solid malt backbone
Hop Flavor / Aroma: Dry-hopped with Amarillo and Mosaic hops, giving tropical aroma and punchy bitterness balanced by malt sweetness
🍺 Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright golden to amber, clear in cans, vibrant and inviting on draft.
Aroma: Tropical fruit and citrus from Amarillo/Mosaic interplay.
Taste: Balanced bitterness up front with a clean malt backbone. Fruity hop notes persist through the finish
Mouthfeel: Medium body, crisp carbonation, approachable and refreshing.
✅ Availability & Context
Brewed year-round by Upper Hand Brewery (established by Bell’s Brewery in Escanaba, 2014) as one of its flagship beers
Launched to wider distribution in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula starting fall 2020
