Now, for those of us over the legal drinking age, alcoholic beverages are often a necessary accoutrement when watching a UFC pay-per-view event. However, with such a wide range of beers, wines, and spirits available, it can sometimes be difficult to choose something that may really fit the event. That can leave you relying on the “same old same old,” or – even worse – cheap, bad beer. We here at MMASucka don’t want to see that happen to you, though. That’s why we’re bringing you a brand new, PPV-week series to help ensure that you have quality drinks for watching (hopefully) quality fights, inspired by a fighter on the card.
This week, we have Mark Hunt stepping in to replace Cain Velasquez against Fabricio Werdum at UFC 180. So, in honor of the New Zealand-based “Super Samoan,” I tracked down a great little brewery from there called Moa. Named after an large flightless bird that is now extinct, Moa puts out some award winning beers like their St. Joseph’s Belgian Tripple and the beer we’re looking at today, their Southern Alps White IPA. Made with a combination of Citra and Nelson Sauvin hops, the Southern Alps has a bright, sharp character when you drink it. You’ll get a citrusy feel mixed with coriander for a pleasant drinking experience, with this beer coming off as a combination between a Belgian wit and a proper IPA. This one may be a little harder to track down, so be sure to check out your area specialty liquor store.
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