Von Ebert Brewing Releases Volatile Substance NW IPA Varietals

PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, Von Ebert Brewing releases Tropical Substance IPA, the first in a series of three spin-off recipes of its signature, award-winning Volatile Substance NW IPA.

“Tropical Substance IPA mirrors our motto, ‘Where Tradition Meets Evolution,’ with a reimagining of our flagship Volatile Substance NW IPA that shakes things up while staying true to the bold hop flavors and aromas that define it,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Last year, Tropical Substance IPA sold out in mere days, so we’re hoping to continue the success and demand for this first release and the next two varietals.”

Tropical Substance IPA is 6.9% ABV with notes of pineapple, utilizing Citra, Krush, and Strata hops, as well as a touch of Abstrax’s Pineapple Skyfarm to boost the tropical twist. It’ll be available at all three Von Ebert Brewing locations, as well as in Northwest bars, bottle shops, grocery, and convenience stores. The next two releases—Triple Dry Hopped (TDH) Volatile Substance NW IPA and Saturated Substance NW IPA—will arrive in July and November, respectively.

Von Ebert Brewing’s recently opened N. Mississippi location (825 N. Cook St., Portland) is now home to food truck Tehuana Mexican Cuisine every day of the week, in addition to critically acclaimed HarBQ on weekends. Beer-drinking visitors at all three Von Ebert Brewing locations can purchase 20-ounce steins of gold medal-winning Clubhaus Lager for $3 all day, every day. At the N. Mississippi location, Volatile Substance NW IPA is available for just $5 between noon and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Von Ebert Brewing also now offers non-alcohol hop sparkling waters and hard seltzers, with plans for hard teas and hard punches later this year for those who don’t drink beer.

The new brewing facility allows Von Ebert Brewing production and distribution to go from 4,000 barrels per year to as much as 20,000 barrels per year, and it’s more than halfway there, adding new offerings. Von Ebert Brewing now sells more of its products in 12-ounce and 16-ounce cans and has expanded its distribution throughout Oregon, Washington, Colorado, California, and Japan.

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Von Ebert Brewing was founded in 2018 by Tom M. Cook and Tom S. Cook in Portland, Oregon. Von Ebert Brewing is named after the family matriarch lovingly referred to as “Grandma Ebert.” The quintessential immigrant story, Grandma Ebert came to America from Germany via Ellis Island and relied on her grit and determination to create a successful life for her family here in the states. In that vein, the brewery has displayed those same traits and gained success through numerous World Beer Cup medals: 2025 Gold American Light Lager with Clubhaus, 2023 Gold German-Style Pilsner with Pils, and 2024 Bronze Vienna Lager. Our moniker celebrates Grandma’s tenacity and honors our heritage. Von Ebert translates loosely to “House of Ebert” or, in full English, “House of the Boar.”