Modist Brewing Company is thrilled to announce their latest beer release, Apocalyptic City, a West Coast IPA brewed in collaboration with thrash metal icons Testament.

This limited-edition brew celebrates the iconic sounds and energy of Testament while delivering a crushable 6% ABV IPA with bursts of bold flavors and intense aroma. Apocalyptic City is a smooth, medium-bodied IPA that will lay your taste buds to waste with a balanced hop bitterness and bright tropical flavors. Crafted with pale ale malt and Goldpils Vienna malt, and dry-hopped with hand-selected Simcoe, Citra, and Sultana hops, this IPA glows with a pale golden-orange hue. On the palate, drinkers can expect notes of pineapple-orange marmalade, passion fruit, and citrus pine, creating a true thrash-inspired experience. This collaboration brings together Testament‘s ‘Apocalyptic City’, a song that captures the chaos and power of the band’s music, and Modist‘s commitment to pushing boundaries in brewing. In addition to the beer’s unique profile, the label features artwork by the talented Mats Engsten and Vic Moya, reflecting Testament‘s iconic thrash metal aesthetic. “We’re beyond stoked to team up with one of thrash metal’s greatest bands” said Keigan Knee, Co-Owner and Director of Product Development at Modist. “This beer is a tribute to the raw energy and influence of Testament, and we can’t wait for their fans—and our beer fans—to get a taste of Apocalyptic City.”

Beer Availability:
● Pre-sale: Apocalyptic City is available for pre-sale now exclusively through Halftime Beverage. With shipping to most US states and all countries worldwide, consumers can order 12- or 24-packs of this exclusive release. Shipping begins in early October, but quantities are limited.

● Retail & Taproom Release: Apocalyptic City in cans is available for retail now at the Modist Brewing Taproom, with distribution within the Metro area to select liquor stores starting now.

About Modist Brewing Co.

Modist opened in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis in April of 2016, aiming to modify beer and how it is perceived by defying rules and expectations. Utilizing a mash filter-powered brewing system, they push past traditional brewing by embracing creativity and unconstrained experimentation. Known for producing unconventional beers, Modist has risen to become one of Minnesota’s most well-recognized breweries. They have expanded distribution into select metro areas in New York, New Jersey, Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Modist’s flagship beers include Dreamyard (hazy IPA made from oats and wheat), False Pattern (hazy pale ale brewed from oats), and First Call (an oat-based cold press coffee lager). Modist has received numerous accolades, including being named Minnesota’s Most Innovative Brewery at the MN Brewer’s Cup.