Portland, Ore. — Von Ebert Brewing is kicking off an exciting new series with the release of Tropical Substance IPA, the inaugural spin-off of its signature, award-winning Volatile Substance NW IPA. This release embodies the brewery’s motto, “Where Tradition Meets Evolution,” by reimagining the flagship’s bold hop profile with a vibrant tropical twist.
“Tropical Substance IPA shakes things up while staying true to the intense hop flavors and aromas that make Volatile Substance a standout,” said Sam Pecoraro, Brewmaster at Von Ebert Brewing. “Last year’s version sold out in days, so we’re thrilled to bring it back and build on that momentum with the full series.”
At 6.9% ABV, Tropical Substance IPA delivers prominent pineapple notes through a blend of Citra, Krush, and Strata hops, enhanced by Abstrax’s Pineapple Skyfarm for an extra burst of tropical character. It’s now available at all Von Ebert Brewing locations, as well as in bars, bottle shops, grocery stores, and convenience outlets across the Northwest. The series continues with Triple Dry Hopped (TDH) Volatile Substance NW IPA arriving in July and Saturated Substance NW IPA in November.
Von Ebert’s recently opened flagship at 825 N. Cook St. on N. Mississippi in Portland features daily food truck service from Tehuana Mexican Cuisine, plus weekend appearances by acclaimed HarBQ. Beer enthusiasts can enjoy specials across locations: 20-ounce steins of gold medal-winning Clubhaus Lager for $3 all day, every day, and at the N. Mississippi spot, Volatile Substance NW IPA for just $5 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The brewery has expanded its non-beer options with non-alcoholic hop sparkling waters and hard seltzers, with hard teas and hard punches planned for later this year to appeal to a wider audience.
Thanks to a new production facility, Von Ebert has scaled capacity from 4,000 to up to 20,000 barrels annually and is already more than halfway there, while shifting more volume to convenient 12-ounce and 16-ounce cans. Distribution now reaches throughout Oregon, Washington, Colorado, California, and Japan.
About Von Ebert Brewing
Founded in 2018 by father-son duo Tom M. Cook and Tom S. Cook in Portland, Oregon, Von Ebert Brewing is named after the family matriarch, lovingly called “Grandma Ebert.” This quintessential immigrant story honors her journey from Germany through Ellis Island, where her grit and determination built a successful life for her family in America. The name “Von Ebert” translates loosely to “House of Ebert” or “House of the Boar,” celebrating that tenacity and German heritage. The brewery channels this legacy into award-winning beers—including 2025 World Beer Cup Gold for Clubhaus American Light Lager, 2023 Gold for German-Style Pilsner with Pils, and 2024 Bronze for Vienna Lager—while blending tradition with innovative evolution in its brewpubs and offerings.
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