Planters launches Mr. IPA-Nut craft beer

Planters launches Mr. IPA-Nut craft beer for National Beer Day.

October 25, 2018, 4:09 PM

Now you can have your peanuts and drink them too!

Planters is a launching a new beer for National Beer Day, called Mr. IPA-Nut. It's "Mr. Peanut's" first offering for the beer industry.

PHOTO: Planters is launching a peanut beer on October 27th.
Planters is launching a peanut beer on October 27th.
Kraft/Heinz

The peanut company says the craft beer is brewed with Planters peanuts and Wakatu and Citra hops to create a "unique citrus aroma with a hint of honey-roasted peanuts and a slightly salty finish."

PHOTO: Planters is launching a peanut beer on October 27th.
Planters is launching a peanut beer on October 27th.
Kraft/Heinz

It's an unlikely pairing for global conglomerate The Kraft Heinz Co. — manufacturer of Planters. Mr. IPA-Nut will be only be available for a month starting October 27th (National Beer Day) at select Illinois retail stores and a Chicago brewery.

Bottoms up!