Have we taken the nautical nomenclature too far? What do "boats" have to do with beer? First, a quick tutorial: a boatswain (that's BOE-sun) is an unlicensed member of the deck department on a merchant ship. The boatswain supervises the other deck crew. The boatswain is a hard worker, reliable, and often goes unnoticed. Boatswain American I.P.A. lives up to two of those three descriptors - once you have a taste of it, it certainly won't go unnoticed. Brewed exclusively for Trader Joe's by an award-winning craft brewer in Wisconsin, this is an abundantly hoppy, respectably bitter ale, with just the right amount of malt to balance the crisp, hop-forward profile. At 6.7% ABV and 79 IBUs, this brew is for the craft beer aficionado who's always looking for something new and interesting to drink. Sip it chilled while enjoying a Pulled Jackfruit Sandwich or floating in the pool. Pair it with tangy Trader Joe's Cave Aged Blue Cheese, or Trader Joe's Raw Milk Aged Cheddar. No pairing? No problem. This surprisingly balanced American IPA is satisfying all on its own.