Iron Hill's Rising Sun IPA To Be Offered In Cans In Phoenixville Thursday

PHOENIXVILLE, PA -- Iron Hill Brewery is headquartered in Delaware, but its craft brews are offered all around the Philadelphia area. That's a good thing, because the brewery is now offering an old favorite in can format.

The brewery will release its Rising Sun beer Thursday for beer lovers to drink up in cans.

Iron Hill describes the brew as an "American IPA with Japanese spirit."

The can features a design that includes the red rising sun seen on the Japanese flag and a wave that resembles a famous painting by Katsushika Hokusai called "The Great Wave off Kanagawa."

According to Iron Hill, the beer is made with authentic Japanese Sorachi Ace hops. It's

When Rising Sun was first released several years ago, Iron Hill held a special event during which 100 percent of the proceeds of the beer sold on that day were donated to the American Red Cross Japanese Relief Effort. Iron Hill released a statement at the time:

"Japan is the land of the Rising Sun, which symbolizes new beginnings. We want to help the citizens of Japan, and those affected by the earthquake and tsunami throughout the Pacific with a new beginning."

The new beer will be available in four-packs of 16-oz. cans to-go, or to enjoy inside the restaurant.

The Phoenixville Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant is located at 130 E. Bridge Street.

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