The latest release in the collaboration Farm-to-Market beer series from Zupan’s Markets features the Portland grocery chain teaming up with Laurelwood Brewing to release Mega Mammoth Imperial IPA. To kick off the season and the beer, Zupan’s is hosting its Taste of Summer event featuring tastings at its locations today, June 4.

Press release with details:

In celebration of the start of summer, Zupan’s Markets has announced two delicious happenings, including the Taste of Summer event and release of the 19th beer in its Farm-to-Market lineup. The Taste of Summer event will take place Saturday, June 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all three Zupan’s locations and will feature a sampling fest of the market’s favorite summer eats and treats.

Partnering with Portland’s Laurelwood Brewing to develop the new Mega Mammoth Imperial IPA, the latest Farm-to-Market release is brewed with a classic hop profile of Simcoe, Cascade, and Mosaic with a new Sultana hop twist, giving this old-school style IPA big notes of tropical pineapple and oranges. This beer finishes dank, with beautiful dryness and piney notes to balance out the fruit, the perfect brew to sip on a warm and sunny summer day.

“We are excited to be celebrating Laurelwood Brewing’s 21st birthday with this collaboration, creating a beer that is very special to me as I spent more than 10 years with them prior to my role at Zupan’s Markets,” says Burnside store director and creator of the Farm-to-Market program, Micah Bell. “This Imperial IPA was brewed with nostalgia in mind, combining some of my favorite IPA recipes that LBC has brewed over the past two-plus decades.”

This exclusive IPA is currently on shelves at all three Zupan’s Markets locations. The beer is sold in single 16 oz cans for $4.99 or a 4-pack for $17.99.

“We are so fortunate to partner with Zupan’s on this Farm-to-Market beer”, said Mike DeKalb, founder of Laurelwood Brewing. “In a time where innovation is king, we’re excited to have the opportunity to draw inspiration from our Northwest roots and from great beers we’ve brewed over our 21 years.”

Farm to Market Beer Profile: 9% ABV
Hops: Simcoe, Cascade, Mosaic, and Sultana
Tasting Notes: Tropical pineapple, oranges
Food Pairing Notes: Fully Loaded Hot Dogs, Mesquite BBQ Chicken, Fire-Roasted Veggie Kabobs, Corn Salad

Sounds like a terrific summer beer to go for (just watch out for that 9%).