Recipe for Disaster: Formula Brewing & Grains of Wrath
When Formula Brewing (Issaquah) and Grains of Wrath (Camas) announced they were teaming up, we knew we were in for something special and potentially chaotic. The result? A West Coast IPA aptly named Recipe for Disaster.
Formula Brewing is known for its technical excellence, specifically its crisp, award-winning lagers driven by the mastery of fermentation sciences. Grains of Wrath, on the other hand, is known for craft beer that tastes like a punk-rock concert; loud, intense, and unapologetically hoppy.
So, what happens when a punk-rock band collides with a laboratory? You get something that combines absolute precision with reckless abandon, or, in this case, a beautiful disaster.
Formula Brewing Science vs. Grains of Wrath Punk
This beer is a clash of the titans.
- The Formula Precision: Formula Brewing is known for being technically flawless, especially with their crisp, scientific approach to fermentation.
- The GoW Fury: Grains of Wrath brings that unapologetic, loud, "screw the rules" attitude to their hopping schedules.
Put them together, and you get a brew that has the structure of a precision machine but the attitude of a mosh pit.
Recipe for Disaster Taste Profile
It strikes a perfect balance between Formula’s refined finishing techniques and Grains of Wrath’s heavy-handed hopping schedule. You get that initial punch of citrus and dank pine, followed by a crisp, snapping bitterness that defines the true West Coast style. It’s dry, it’s aromatic, and it’s dangerous at 6.6% ABV because it is so drinkable.
Why "Recipe for Disaster"?
The name is a playful nod to the potential pitfalls of collaboration brewing. When two head brewers with strong opinions get into a brewhouse, things can get chaotic.
However, the "disaster" here refers only to how fast this beer disappears from your glass.
This is not a haze bomb. This is a return to form for the West Coast IPA style.
If you love beer that actually tastes like hops and has a respectable bite, Recipe for Disaster is a must-try. It’s the perfect blend of technical expertise and raw intensity.
I gave it a respectable 3.75 caps on Untappd with the average score being 4.04 caps.
Grab It Before It's Gone!
Because this was a limited release, Recipe for Disaster is moving faster than a formula racing car.
- Formula Brewing Taproom: Check their current tap list for fresh pours.
- Grains of Wrath Taproom: If there is any left, it’ll be in Camas.
If you are a fan of West Coast IPAs that actually taste like beer, not fruit juice, this is a must-try collaboration.
