If you’ve glanced at a brewery menu in the past decade, you’ve almost certainly seen at least one India Pale Ale (IPA) listed among the options. These hop-forward beers have become increasingly popular since the 2000s, and some specific brews have developed their own dedicated fan bases.
In the 15 years since its launch, Maine Beer Company’s Lunch IPA has built a cult following in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Just one sip of this citrusy, aromatic, and slightly bitter beer, and it’s easy to understand why it’s so beloved in New England — and you might even find some on your next grocery run.
When it’s not on tap at a bar, Lunch IPA comes in a 500-milliliter bottle — perfect for taking to a picnic or sipping outside this spring — with a distinctive, minimalist white label featuring its name in small letters. That signature, stark-white design makes it easy to spot this shopper-favorite hidden gem at Trader Joe’s.
