Beer enthusiasts across the Midwest are in for a treat as the Ale Asylum, known for its bold and unique beers, is set to make a comeback under the ownership of Karben4 Brewing co-owners Ryan and Zak Koga, according to a news release. The Koga brothers are reviving the Ale Asylum brand and will bring it back to the market with a renewed focus on its flagship beer, Hopalicious.
Founded in 2012, Karben4 is an independently owned craft brewery that is currently undergoing a significant expansion of its back-of-house operations. The brewery recently doubled the capacity of its canning line and plans to double its brewhouse capacity in mid-2023.
Hopalicious will be the first Ale Asylum brand to relaunch from the Karben4 taproom during a “Hopalicious Comes Home” event on March 22 where Ale Asylum fans can celebrate the return and enter a raffle to win free Hopalicious for a year.
Distribution of Hopalicious will begin immediately in the Madison area. Fans can expect to find Hopalicious and other Ale Asylum beers throughout Wisconsin in 2023, with the goal of being available everywhere Karben4 is currently sold.
