Celebrate National IPA Day 2025 with Hop Bomb Apparel Co.
What Is National IPA Day?
If you’ve ever asked, “What is IPA Day?”, you’re not alone. Observed every year on the first Thursday in August, National IPA Day is a global celebration of one of craft beer’s most iconic and influential styles: the India Pale Ale.
Founded in 2011 by beer writer and advocate Ashley Routson, the holiday was created to honour the style that helped shape the modern craft beer movement.
IPA Day 2025 isn’t just about drinking beer, it’s about recognizing the creativity, community, and craftsmanship behind this iconic pint. From independent breweries and homebrewers to the hop farmers who grow the essential ingredients, this day is a chance to raise a glass to everyone who plays a role in shaping the craft beer experience.
A Brief History of the IPA
The IPA originated in the 18th century when English brewers added extra hops to beer to help it survive the long voyage to India. That increased hop content didn’t just preserve the beer, it added the bitterness, aroma and flavour that would eventually define the style.
Over time, the IPA evolved from a preservation method into one of the most versatile and celebrated styles in modern craft brewing. Today, it’s a staple in taprooms and bottle shops and often the style that introduces people to the world of craft beer.
Popular IPA Styles Today
There’s no single definition of an IPA anymore. Here are a few of the most popular styles you’ll find in 2025:
- West Coast IPA – Clear, crisp, and hop-forward with bold pine and citrus bitterness
- New England or Hazy IPA – Soft, juicy and bursting with tropical fruit flavours
- Double and Triple IPAs – Higher ABV and bigger flavour for the bold beer drinker
- Session IPAs – Lower alcohol but full of hop character, great for extended sipping
IPAs remain popular because hops offer more than just bitterness, they bring complexity, balance, and an ever-evolving range of flavours and aromas that keep drinkers coming back.
Best Way to Celebrate IPA Day
If you're wondering about the best way to celebrate IPA Day, the answer is simple: just make it about hops. Here are a few ideas:
- Visit a local brewery and try their seasonal or specialty IPAs
- Host a tasting night with a variety of IPA styles
- Try homebrewing and experiment with your own hop-forward recipe
- Learn more about hops, their origins, varieties, and how they impact flavour
- Show others you're a Hophead with hop-themed merch made for IPA fans
The Hophead Collection Is Here for National IPA Day
To celebrate IPA Day 2025, we’ve launched a limited-time Hopheads Collection. A curated lineup of hop-inspired merch for every hop lover.
From graphic beer tees and novelty socks to trucker hats and greeting cards, everything in this collection is 15% off all weekend long.
Enter code IPADAY2025 at checkout
🟢 Live Hoppy, Die Hoppy
Available as a shirt, hoodie, and vinyl sticker. A bold design for true hop fans.
🟢 No Hops, No Glory
A clever hop themed twist on an old military motto.
🟢 IPA Lot When I Drink
A laid-back trucker hat that always gets a laugh. Perfect for brewery runs and beer festivals.
🟢 Hop Socks
Made for comfort and designed with beer lovers in mind.
🟢 Hop-Themed Greeting Cards
Celebrate birthdays for craft beer lovers.
📸 Tag @hopbombapparel and use #LiveHoppy to join the online celebration.
Whether you’re enjoying a pint at your favourite brewery or sipping something new at home, IPA Day is about more than beer, it’s about the people, the process, and the passion that go into this popular style.
Cheers,
Jay
