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