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Tony Hawk hops sniffing at Oceanside's Black Plague Brewing |
GUEST BLOG/ By Brandon Hernandez, Westcoastersd.com
senior editor--A coastal North County resident, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk
is regularly spotted throughout San Diego. Now, his beer will be, as well. Hawk
recently went beyond his investor status with Oceanside’s Black Plague Brewing,
lending his name as well as that of his business, Birdhouse Skateboards, on a
collaboration beer that debuted over the weekend.
Dubbed “Tony Hawps IPA”, it is brewed with Simcoe and
Amarillo hops, then dry-hopped with Citra and Centennial. Citrusy in aroma and
piney on the palate, it is available at Black Plague’s tasting room as well as
numerous retail locations throughout San Diego County. Hawk lent his preference
and opinions during the process.
“Tony Hawk is such an icon. We wanted to partner with
him to create something authentic to connect with skate fans and
skateboarders,” says Black Plague president Jordan Hoffart, who is no stranger
to the skateboarding subculture. In addition to skating professionally, the
Canadian transplant opened Black Plague in 2017 with backing from other
industry pros.
“Tony’s level of dedication to his craft is unmatched
and that is something that unites us in our journey, as well,” says Hoffart.
“The beer needed to be light and crushable after a skate session while also
having enough heft to be your go-to when you are ready to party.”
Black Plague’s reputation as a brewery for
skateboarders by skateboarders is well-earned. Industry veteran and longtime
skateboard enthusiast Bill Batten (who is heading brewing operations for
upcoming brewpub TapRoom Beer Co.) has been closely involved with the operation
since its inception. This is as authentic of a Hawk beer collaboration beer as
a true fan could hope for.
“I never imagined I’d get to help ‘design’ a new beer,
but my life keeps taking unexpected and delightful turns,” says Hawk. “This
beer packs a ton of flavor.”
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| Tony Hawk article first appeared in West Coaster Beverage News magazine. For a free online copy click here |
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