Def Leppard Beer: Where To Buy And Enjoy

Def Leppard has collaborated with breweries to launch a few beers, including a pale ale and an IPA. The Def Leppard Pale Ale was launched in collaboration with Seattle's Elysian Brewing Company and has an ABV of 6%. It was first released in 2018 and was available at most stops on their tour with Journey, as well as select bars and restaurants. The Def Leppard IPA was possibly launched in the USA in 2018 by Golden Road Brewing Co. It is a West Coast IPA brewed with English hops and has an ABV of 7.3%.

Def Leppard Pale Ale by Elysian Brewing Company

This rock-inspired brew was crafted through a collaboration between the iconic British band Def Leppard and Seattle's Elysian Brewing Company. The band, known for their hard-rocking sound, wanted to create a beer that reflected their bold and unapologetic music. The result is Def Leppard Pale Ale, a beer that, like their music, is meant to be enjoyed loud and proud.

The brewing process was a meticulous endeavour, with the band and brewery working together to perfect the recipe. According to Def Leppard's singer, Joe Elliott, the taste was the most important factor, and he wouldn't have put his name on it if he didn't love it. The beer made its debut in May 2018, coinciding with the band's co-headlining tour with Journey, and has been a hit with fans and beer enthusiasts ever since.

Def Leppard Pale Ale is available at most stops on the band's tour, as well as select bars and restaurants. It's the perfect drink to enjoy while listening to Def Leppard's classic tunes or simply relaxing with friends. So, if you're a fan of Def Leppard or just looking for a unique and tasty beer, be sure to keep an eye out for Def Leppard Pale Ale by Elysian Brewing Company. It might just become your new go-to drink!

Def Leppard's beer debut

Elysian Brewing Company CEO and co-founder Joe Bisacca told Billboard:

> "For our brand, our ethos is guitar, bass and drums...It’s not ballad-y, it’s not a quiet love song — it’s hardcore rock."

The beer, which has an ABV of 6%, was described by Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott as "great". He said he would only pass on doing an interview about the beer if he didn't like it, and that it could become "the new normal to have it in the fridge".

The drink was crafted over numerous emails, Skype calls, and FedEx-ed samples, with Elliott drawing a comparison to songwriting, saying: "It’s like a song – you can’t rush it".

Bisacca said of the beer:

> "We had the idea here that the beer should celebrate something of the band and something of us...The best of British beer is the malt body and that beautiful malt balance. And the best thing about American beer is the citrus, piney hops. So we’ve taken those two aspects, put them together and come up with a beer you can actually drink a few of — 6% ABV you can drink all night long."

The beer made its debut on 23 May 2018, the second date of Def Leppard's co-headlining tour with Journey, and was available at most stops on the tour, as well as select bars and restaurants.

Def Leppard's previous beer launches

Def Leppard has previously launched a few beers in collaboration with different breweries.

In March 2018, there were speculations about the band releasing an IPA beer in the USA. The beer, titled 'Def Leppard IPA', was rumoured to be brewed with English hops and have a 7.3% alcohol content. It was also said to feature a label themed after the band's 'Hysteria' album. However, there is no further information about this beer, and it is unclear if it was ever officially released.

In May 2018, Def Leppard announced a collaboration with Seattle's Elysian Brewing Company to launch a new pale ale beer, 'Def Leppard Pale'. This beer made its debut on May 23, 2018, during the band's co-headlining tour with Journey. It was available at most stops on their tour and select bars and restaurants. 'Def Leppard Pale' was crafted to celebrate the best of both British and American beer styles, combining the malt body of British beer with the citrus and piney hops of American beer. It had a 6% ABV and was described as a drinkable beer that one could enjoy all night long.

Prior to these collaborations, Def Leppard's singer Joe Elliott had also launched his own beers. In September 2010, he released 'Down 'n' Outz' beer in conjunction with the Porterhouse Brewing Company in Dublin. He then launched an IPA called 'Joe Elliott's Louder Bangin' Strong Ale' in April 2014, which was brewed with the late Oliver Hughes. These beers were only available in the UK and were not launched in the USA.

Where to buy Def Leppard beer

Def Leppard has collaborated with various breweries to launch their own beers, which are available to buy at select locations.

Def Leppard Pale Ale

Def Leppard has partnered with Seattle's Elysian Brewing Company to create the Def Leppard Pale Ale. This beer was first launched in 2018 and was available at most stops on their tour with Journey, as well as select bars and restaurants. With 6% ABV, it is designed to be a drinkable beer that combines the best of British and American beer styles.

Def Leppard IPA

According to posts from a beer news blog, Def Leppard also collaborated with the Golden Road Brewing Company based in Los Angeles to create an IPA. This India Pale Ale, titled 'Def Leppard IPA', features a 'Hysteria' album-themed label and is brewed with English hops, with 7.3% alcohol by volume.

While the Def Leppard Pale Ale was available at specific locations during the band's tour, it is unclear if and where these beers are currently available for purchase. You may be able to find them at select bars and restaurants, but it is recommended to contact the breweries or the band's official sources for the most up-to-date information on availability and distribution channels.

Def Leppard beer reviews

Def Leppard Pale Ale is a collaboration between the band Def Leppard and Seattle's Elysian Brewing Company. The beer was launched in 2018 to coincide with Def Leppard's co-headlining tour with Journey. It has an ABV of 6%, which Elysian CEO and co-founder Joe Bisacca says is "a beer you can actually drink a few of".

Reviews

One reviewer on BeerAdvocate, who gave it a rating of 3.82/5, described the beer as having a "honey amber colour with a bubbly head of 2 fingers, receding to 1/2 finger after a few minutes". They noted aromas of "fruity pebbles and wet grass, with honey and pale British malts", and flavours of "orange rind, evergreen, peach, bread, and slight onion". They also commented on the "slightly creamy" feel, describing it as "mostly wet-feeling, with a buzzing carbonation". Overall, they found it to be a "pretty nice pale ale with no real bells or whistles".

Another reviewer on BeerAdvocate, who gave it a rating of 3.52/5, described the beer as having a "clear, golden orange colour with a small, khaki-coloured head of foam". They noted floral and citrus aromas, specifically of "citrus and lemon", and a sweet taste with "caramel and a subtle bitterness".

A review on Untappd, which gave the beer a rating of 3.5/5, described it as "pretty hoppy, very good. Almost reminiscent of cola."

One BeerAdvocate reviewer, who gave it a rating of 3.31/5, described the beer as having a "medium golden colour with a small fluffy head". They noted that the aroma was "dull, malts, paper", but that the taste "turns things around with some sharp bitterness".

Another BeerAdvocate reviewer, who gave it a rating of 3.67/5, described the beer as having a "dark copper colour, with a big long-lasting lacing head". They noted "very earthy and very hoppy aromas", with "citrus notes, some bitterness, and some earth" in the flavour. They described the feel as "flat", but overall found it to be a "tasty beer".

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