Industrial Arts Tools of the Trade
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Tasting Notes
Tools of the Trade leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas — think grapefruit pith, mango, and a touch of pine — built on a clean, lightly biscuity malt base that stays well out of the way. The flavor follows through on that promise: hop-forward without being punishing, with a moderate bitterness that lingers into a dry, resinous finish. Body is medium-light, which keeps the whole thing from feeling heavy despite the assertive hop character. It's a well-executed example of the modern American IPA, dialed toward drinkability without sacrificing hop complexity.
About the Brewery
Industrial Arts is based in Garnerville, New York, in the Hudson Valley, and opened in 2016. The brewery operates out of a converted industrial building and leans heavily into a tools-and-craft-trades aesthetic — most of their beers are named after implements or techniques. They've built a strong regional following on the back of their hop-forward lineup, with Wrench, their flagship IPA, being the beer most people know them for first.
Food Pairings
Burgers with sharp cheddar work well here because the resinous bitterness cuts through fat and the malt provides a grounding contrast. Spicy fish tacos are a natural match, as the citrus hop character mirrors the brightness of lime and hot sauce without competing. A good grilled chicken with herb marinade plays off the pine and tropical notes cleanly. If you're going cheese, an aged gouda holds up to the bitterness while offering a caramel counterpoint that the malt backbone can meet.
Style Guide
The American IPA is defined by its emphasis on hops — specifically American and New World varieties that deliver citrus, tropical fruit, pine, and resin rather than the earthy, floral character of English hops. Bitterness is prominent but balanced by enough malt to keep the beer from being one-dimensional, and the body tends toward medium-light to keep drinkability intact. The style emerged from the American craft brewing scene in the 1980s and '90s, drawing loosely on the English IPA tradition but diverging sharply in hop selection and dry-finish orientation. It's distinct from a Double IPA in restraint — lower ABV, less aggressive bitterness — and from a hazy IPA in its typically clearer appearance and drier, more bitter finish.