Broken Skull IPA is a collaboration between WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin and El Segundo Brewing Company in El Segundo, California. It leans into Austin’s Stone Cold persona, right down to the barbed-wire label art and the cracked skull logo, but the beer itself is a straightforward, well-made West Coast-style IPA.
At a Glance
| Style | American IPA |
| ABV | 6.7% |
| Calories | About 220 per 12 fl oz |
| Carbs | About 18g per 12 fl oz |
| Origin | El Segundo Brewing Company, El Segundo, California |
| Hops | Citra, Cascade, Chinook |
| IBU | 40 |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Typical price | Around $12 to $15 for a 6-pack of cans where sold |
How it tastes, by the numbers
This is a hop-forward IPA with real bitterness, but it stays balanced rather than aggressive.
The full review
Broken Skull IPA pours a hazy gold with a solid off-white head. The aroma is all citrus and pine, driven hard by the Citra and Cascade hops, with a faint grapefruit bite underneath.
The palate follows the nose closely: bright citrus and resinous hop flavor up front, a firm but not overwhelming bitterness in the middle, and a clean, dry finish that keeps it drinkable. The malt backbone is light enough to stay out of the way.
Compared to other celebrity-branded beers, Broken Skull IPA is a genuine, well-constructed West Coast IPA rather than a bland lager riding on a famous name, closer in quality to something like Sierra Nevada Torpedo than a typical novelty release.
“A real West Coast IPA that happens to have Stone Cold Steve Austin’s name on it, not the other way around.”, Beer Is My Life
- Genuinely well-hopped, well-balanced West Coast IPA
- Citra, Cascade and Chinook hop combo delivers real citrus character
- More substance than most celebrity beer collaborations
- Limited distribution outside California and select markets
- 6.7% ABV and hop-forward bitterness may not suit casual drinkers
- Not widely available on beer delivery apps
Who it is for
West Coast IPA fans and wrestling fans alike who want a legitimately good hoppy beer rather than a gimmick.
Where to buy Broken Skull IPA
Broken Skull IPA is distributed mainly in California and select surrounding states through El Segundo Brewing Company, and it is not on delivery apps. If you want a similarly bold, citrus-hopped West Coast IPA delivered to your door, Lagunitas IPA is a strong, widely available substitute. Use the button above to check availability and pricing near you.
FAQs
What does Broken Skull IPA taste like?
Bright citrus and pine hop character from Citra, Cascade and Chinook hops, with firm bitterness and a clean, dry finish.
How much alcohol is in Broken Skull IPA?
It has an ABV of 6.7%.
Who makes Broken Skull IPA?
El Segundo Brewing Company in El Segundo, California, in collaboration with WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin.
Is Broken Skull IPA available nationwide?
No, distribution is mainly limited to California and select nearby states.
How many calories are in Broken Skull IPA?
About 220 calories per 12 fl oz serving.
