MINNEAPOLIS, MN – 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.
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events and special releases connected to Apocalyptic City via Modist Brewing’s social media platforms.
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.
About TESTAMENT:
TESTAMENT are currently on the co-headlining Klash Of The Titans North American tour with Kreator with special guests Possessed. During the tour, the band will perform an “old-school set” celebrating the remastered reissues of their landmark first two albums, The Legacy and The New Order.
TESTAMENT Tour Dates
10/01 – Cleveland, OH – The Agora
10/03 – Toronto, ON Canada – History
10/04 – Montreal, QC Canada – MTelus
10/05 – New Haven, CT – College Street
10/06 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
10/08 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
10/10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theatre
10/11 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Casino
10/12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
10/13 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
*10/14 – Orlando, FL – Park Ave CDs Meet & Greet In-Store Event*
10/15 – Orlando, FL. – Hard Rock Live
10/16 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
10/18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Lawn)
10/19 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec
10/20 – Dallas, TX – The Factory
10/22 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
10/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque Convention Center
10/24 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
10/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Palladium
10/27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield