WeldWerks Dad Tax Hopfly Collaboration Coming To Cans

WeldWerks Dad Tax Hazy Double IPA Coming To Cans

The Dad Tax is coming, and this one looks like a proper hazy IPA collaboration. WeldWerks Brewing Co. in Greeley, Colorado, is teaming up with Hopfly Brewing Company for a new beer called Dad Tax, a hazy double India pale ale that will arrive in 16-ounce cans at 8.2% ABV.

The name is the first thing that jumps out. Anyone who has watched a dad claim a few fries, take a bite of a sandwich, or quietly sample a kid’s snacks already knows the routine. The so-called dad tax is a familiar bit of family humor, and WeldWerks has carried that idea straight onto the can. The label even includes the line “Just makin’ sure it’s not poison.” Sure, Dad. Whatever you say.

There is plenty to like about this collaboration before we even get to the first pour. WeldWerks has built a strong following among hazy IPA fans, with beers such as Juicy Bits and its bigger double IPA variations helping establish the Colorado brewery as a recognizable name in modern craft beer. Hopfly brings a North Carolina brewing perspective to the project, making Dad Tax a collaboration between two breweries that have plenty of room to work with hop-forward styles.

Dad Tax is listed as a hazy double IPA, which puts it in the stronger, fuller-bodied end of the IPA family. At 8.2% ABV, this is not a low-alcohol session beer, and drinkers will want to keep that strength in mind when pouring a pint. The label does not provide a specific hop bill or detailed tasting notes, so there is no confirmed list of citrus, tropical fruit, pine, or other flavor characteristics to report just yet. Those details will have to wait.

That said, the hazy double IPA format gives fans a good idea of the general territory. These beers are commonly brewed to emphasize hop aroma and flavor, with a softer mouthfeel and a fuller presentation than many traditional clear IPAs. The exact balance depends on the recipe, the hops, and how the brewers handle the process. With two breweries involved, it will be interesting to see what direction Dad Tax takes once full release information becomes available.

The packaging is straightforward: 16-ounce cans, with the label showing a full pint and the beer’s 8.2% alcohol-by-volume figure. The bright orange and yellow design puts a large illustrated hot dog front and center, with “Dad Tax” written across it in oversized lettering. It is playful, a little ridiculous, and hard to miss on a shelf. The upper corner also carries the phrase “Dialed-In Beer,” a nod to WeldWerks’ established brewery identity.

A collaboration like this is also a chance for fans of each brewery to discover the other side of the partnership. WeldWerks Brewing has a home base in Colorado, while Hopfly Brewing has grown from its beginnings in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to make Charlotte its primary brewing location. A shared hazy double IPA gives both breweries a recognizable style to work with, while the finished recipe can still reflect the character of the people making it.

Dad Tax is on the way. The remaining details are still to come, including the official release timing, distribution information, and any confirmed tasting notes. For now, we know the beer is an 8.2% ABV hazy double IPA from WeldWerks Brewing and Hopfly Brewing Company, packaged in 16-ounce cans.

And yes, Dad will probably want his own can.

Stay tuned to MyBeerBuzz.com for more details on WeldWerks Dad Tax Hazy Double IPA, including release information as it becomes available.

Label Text WeldWerks Dad Tax:

WELDWERKS BREWING CO. • HOPFLY BREWING COMPANY • WELDWERKS BREWING CO.

DAD TAX

KEEP COLD
DRINK NOW

DIALED-IN BEER

HAZY DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE

“Just makin’ sure it’s not poison”

IN COLLABORATION WITH

HOPFLY Brewing Company

1 PINT | 16 FL OZ

8.2% ALC/VOL

BREWED & CANNED BY WELDWERKS BREWING COMPANY
508 8TH AVENUE | GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 | WELD COUNTY

GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON GENERAL, WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS. (2) CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE A CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY, AND MAY CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS.

PLEASE RECYCLE

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About WeldWerks Brewing Co.

WeldWerks Brewing Co. is an award-winning, locally owned craft brewery based in Greeley, Colorado. Founded in 2015, WeldWerks has grown into a widely recognized name in American craft beer, earning attention for its hop-forward IPAs, inventive specialty releases, and commitment to producing carefully crafted beer. The brewery’s approach is built around a simple idea: keep refining the process, keep experimenting, and keep making beer that gives drinkers something worth coming back for.

One of the brewery’s best-known beers is Juicy Bits, a hazy IPA that helped establish WeldWerks as a destination for fans of modern, juicy hop-forward beer. The brewery has also developed bigger versions and related releases, including Extra Extra Juicy Bits, along with a broad lineup that reaches well beyond a single style. From hazy IPAs and double IPAs to lagers, sour ales, stouts, and other limited releases, WeldWerks regularly explores different ingredients and brewing approaches.

The brewery describes its philosophy as “Dialed-In Beer,” a phrase that reflects its emphasis on consistency, attention to detail, and continued improvement. According to the brewery, its beers are produced at its downtown Greeley facility, where its brewing operations support a wide range of recipes and styles. That willingness to experiment has helped WeldWerks build a reputation among craft beer fans who follow new releases and look for more than the same lineup all year.

WeldWerks has also earned recognition in major beer competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup. In 2026, the brewery received multiple medals at the Colorado Brewers Cup and was named Mid-Size Brewery of the Year at the event. These achievements have helped strengthen its reputation in Colorado’s competitive craft beer community, while its ongoing releases keep the focus on what comes next.

Beyond brewing, WeldWerks operates a taproom and kitchen in downtown Greeley, giving visitors a place to try its beers alongside food. The brewery also emphasizes community involvement and charitable work, including initiatives connected with its local community and the WeldWerks Invitational. For the brewery, building a strong business is tied to supporting the people and places around it, not just putting another beer into a can.

Collaboration is another part of WeldWerks’ ongoing activity. Working with other breweries creates opportunities to exchange ideas, test new recipes, and introduce each brewery’s audience to something different. The upcoming Dad Tax Hazy Double IPA with Hopfly Brewing Company is one example: a new 8.2% ABV hazy double IPA presented in 16-ounce cans, with a playful label and a name built around a familiar family joke. Full release details and tasting notes have not yet been announced, but the collaboration adds another entry to WeldWerks’ rotating collection of new beers.

For fans who want to learn more about the brewery, explore its releases, or plan a visit, the official WeldWerks Brewing Co. website offers brewery information, beer listings, and taproom details. Whether the next pour is Juicy Bits, a limited hazy IPA, or a new collaboration such as Dad Tax, WeldWerks continues to build its identity around creative brewing and a steady push to keep its beer dialed in.

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