Cheers To Nine Years: Gen-9 Is Here

It’s official: we’re nine years deep into our Venice Beach brewing journey, and we’re marking the occasion the only way we know how.

By releasing a fresh, hop-forward, no-holds-barred double IPA release and holding a blowout birthday bash at The Propagator. Meet Gen-9, the latest installment in our anniversary beer series and the most advanced expression of West Coast IPA we’ve ever put in a can.

Every year, we craft a new IPA to celebrate another lap around the sun in Venice. This year’s release, Gen-9, pays homage to our OG Propagator IPA, Gen-1, while showcasing the best new hops and brewing techniques we’ve picked up along the way.

Gen-9 is built on a super pale base of Admiral and Rahr pilsner malts with a touch of flaked rice to keep things crisp and dry. The hop bill features tried-and-true Mosaic and Citra, plus a special new addition: HQG 4, a next-gen experimental hop developed through our work with the Hop Quality Group (HQG). HQG 4 brings bold notes of guava, peach, blueberry, and that classic dank West Coast edge. We also boosted hop saturation with Citra Incognito in the whirlpool and Mosaic Quantum Brite extract in the brite tank. The result? A clean, dry, tropical bomb of a DIPA that’s a culmination of everything we’ve learned in our 9th year of sewing experimental beers in Venice.

We’re not just cracking cans, we’re throwing a party too. Join us Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th at The Propagator in Venice for our Gen-9 Anniversary Party. Expect fresh beer, live music, food specials, limited-edition merch, and good vibes all around. Whether you’re a local hop lover or just IPA-curious, this is the place to be.

So, come on by and enjoy a 4-pack, draft pour, and so much more.