“Why Does It Hurt When Ipa?” the cleverly titled new IPA beer tribute to Frank Zappa, has been released by the Zapp Trust and Duck Foot Brewing Co for his birthday, today December 21st. In true Zappa improvisational fashion, the brewed with ZAPPA hops, Simcoe and Cascade. The West Coast-style IPA has notes of passion fruit, spice, and grapefruit (a favorite of FRANK ZAPPA’s) with a clean and dry finish. The can features never-before-published photos of Frank which pair nicely with the beer itself. In addition, the label explains more, “the Zappa hop, like the man, has a hugely eclectic style. Published flavor notes have ranged from passion fruit, mint, spicy, savory, fruity cereal, and uh…purple. (Try the beer, you’ll get it). Just like Frank, this hop is one of a kind and awesome.” This comes on the heels of the just-released Zappa documentary, directed by Alex Winter (the Bill and Ted series, The Lost Boys). Watch the trailer now for the beer:Continue reading →