Burial Beer Announces Contours of an Unknown Specter Double IPA Collaboration with Triple Crossing

Today brings a dark and eerie new collaboration from Burial Beer Co. in Asheville, North Carolina. The brewery is preparing to release Contours of an Unknown Specter, a haunting double IPA brewed in partnership with Triple Crossing Beer out of Virginia.

This spectral DIPA is built to deliver Burial’s signature intensity, clocking in at a bold 8.5% ABV. Expect a hop‑saturated profile wrapped in the atmospheric, otherworldly vibe that Burial is known for…perfect for fans of big, expressive double IPAs with a thematic edge.

Contours of an Unknown Specter will be packaged in 16‑oz cans, complete with the kind of moody, art‑driven label design that Burial collectors love.

Stay tuned here for full release details, tasting notes, and availability updates as Burial Beer and Triple Crossing prepare to unleash this collaborative double IPA in 2026.

Label Text Burial Beer Contours Of An Unknown Specter:

“We sense it before it’s seen. Tracing its presence along the edge of our consciousness. Seeping into the gray matter. Reminding us that clarity is not always the highest form of understanding. A riff with the folks at Triple Crossing Beer. Mashed with wheat, oats, and a touch of triticale. Whirlpooled with Nectaron, Tangier, and Zumo. Double dry-hopped with Zumo, Nectaron, Tangier, and Dolcita.”

About Burial Beer:

The products and experiences that we dream up for you are meant to enhance connection and stimulate thought. This life isn’t long – so you can be damn sure we’ll make our time count.

Burial Beer Co. was dreamt up in Seattle by friends Tim Gormley and Doug and Jess Reiser. The three dove deep into the craft beer scene during their time in the PNW, which ultimately led to the decision to open their own brewery.

The name Burial and the brand that the company embodies was deeply inspired by the city of New Orleans, where Doug and Jess had lived prior to their time in Seattle. In NOLA, there’s a strong culture of celebrating life. Funeral processions become large parades with instruments, singing, and dancing. Everybody stops and joins in, even if they don’t know the deceased. We view our products, places, and experiences through this very lens, celebrating life’s fleeting moments with mindfulness and introspection.

The search for the perfect location ended when they found Asheville, NC. The three moved across the country in 2012, found an old transmission shop that would eventually become the original brewery and taproom, and opened their doors to the public in 2013 with a 1-barrel system in AVL’s South Slope District.

Burial Beer Co. is a brewery based in Asheville, North Carolina that produces a variety of beers, including IPAs, stouts, and other styles. The brewery’s name and brand are inspired by the New Orleans jazz funeral tradition of celebrating life while honoring the dead.

History:
Burial Beer Co. was founded in Seattle by Tim Gormley, Doug Reiser, and Jess Reiser.
The group moved to Asheville in 2012 and opened their first brewery in an old transmission shop in 2013.
Burial Beer Co. has since expanded to include a taproom in Asheville’s South Slope and a larger complex called the Forestry Camp.

Beers:
Burial beers are made with a variety of hops, yeasts, and fermentation profiles.
Some of their signature beers include Skillet Donut Stout and Surf Wax IPA.
They also explore historic styles like gruit and hommel bier.

Philosophy:
Burial Beer Co. aims to inspire celebration of life and individuality.
They strive to make beers that are approachable for all palates.
They are dedicated to creativity and modernization while staying true to tradition and preservation.

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