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Wishing Star Cold IPA is a showcase of Strata hops that were hand-selected by Highland Brewing’s Innovation Brewers.

Photo by Kaitlin Trimboli

Hops lovers, this one’s for you. Highland Brewing just debuted Wishing Star Cold IPA — a new year-round brew packed with complex hop flavors.

Inspired by “cool” West Coast trends, a Cold IPA (we’re not talking liquid temperature here) ferments at a lower temperature than a traditional IPA. This creates a lean and clean fermentation, giving the beer a flavor-neutral base so the hops shine.

Take a break from the haze with this crisp, bold, and aromatic IPA.

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