Captain Neon & Argon IPA Series

When genius strikes, McMenamins brewers can’t hold it back, so we’ve created our Captain Neon and Argon series to capture it. These rotating IPAs are released at the whim of our brewers, and each batch is its own inspired IPA showcase. The series are named for two rival characters infamous in McMenamins lore: Captain Neon and Argon the Assassin. Captain Neon brews originate at Edgefield in Oregon and Argon beers come from Anderson School in Washington. 

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Under the reddish glow of a neon ceiling at the Barley Mill Pub back in 1984, Mike McMenamin penned the first installment of the story “The Adventures of Captain Neon.” No stranger to the glorious subtleties of illumination, inspiration struck when Mike considered the pulsing glow of a newly filled neon tube. In a classic tale of good versus evil, “The Adventures of Captain Neon” chronicles the exploits of Captain Neon and his nemesis Argon the Assassin, “a red glow versus a blue glow, both electrical in nature.” 

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Current Releases

Available in 16-oz cans

Captain Neon IPAs - Edgefield

Brewed at Edgefield, Captain Neon beers are named after the nemesis of the Argon the Assassin, and you’ll find a new recipe in every batch

CODE NAME: On the Lawn

On the Lawn Hazy IPA
Edgefield Brewery, released May 2022
This Hazy IPA is the perfect concert day crusher. Inspired by our Edgefield summer concert series, On the Lawn represents music and adventure. Notes of tropical fruits float over undertones of floral spice for a smooth, balanced, juicy beer.
Malts: Premium 2-Row, Wheat, Rolled Oats
Hops: Citra, Ekuanot, Sabro
OG: 1.066  TG: 1.016  ABV: 6.45  IBU: 20  SRM: 4

CODE NAME: Cosmic Helmsman

Cosmic Helmsman IPA
Edgefield Brewery, released December 2021
The latest batch of Captain Neon IPA out of the Edgefield Brewery is a West Coast IPA. A copious amount of 7 C’s, Ekuanot, and Citrus hops punch out aromas and flavors of pine, juicy berry and citrus. Hop into the cosmic helm, take the wheel, and enjoy the ride!
Malts: 2-ROW, Munich, C-15
Hops: 7C's, Ekuanot, Citra, Cascade, Columbus
OG: 1.063 TG: 1.010 ABV: 6.84 IBU: 59 SRM: 6

Argon IPAs – Anderson School

Brewed at Anderson School, Argon is the sinister arch enemy of Captain Neon, and just like its twin, Argon IPA is a different recipe every time.


CODE NAME: Mosaic Deluge 

Mosaic Deluge
Anderson School Brewery, released April 2022
Mosaic Deluge is a Hazy IPA brewed with only Mosaic hops. It inundates your taste buds with big juicy flavors of tropical fruit, citrus and mango.
Malts: Premium 2-Row, Wheat, Rolled Oats
Hops: Mosaic
OG: 1.070  TG: 1.020  ABV: 6.45  IBU: 7  SRM: 5

CODE NAME: Canned on 9/3/2021

Norwegian Summer Kveik Hazy IPA
Anderson School Brewery, released September 2021
This Kveik Hazy IPA has huge flavors of tropical fruit. The addition of Sabro and Idaho Seven hops adds notes of citrus and coconut with a smooth malty finish.
Malts: Two Row, Vienna, Carapils, Rolled Oats
Hops: Sabro, Idaho Seven
OG: 1.066  TG: 1.012  ABV: 6.97  IBU: 35  SRM: 4