Ex Novo Mass Ascension IPA is the New Mexico flagship India Pale Ale from Ex Novo Brewing Company, based in Corrales, NM. Introduced when Ex Novo expanded into New Mexico, this beer was created in honor of the iconic Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta — a beloved annual event that draws hundreds of hot air balloons into the sky.

Mass Ascension is a clean, classic West Coast IPA brewed with Simcoe, Mosaic, and Centennial hops, delivering vibrant notes of citrus and stone fruit. It features 2-row and Crystal 15 malts for a firm malt backbone, and is fermented with Chico yeast for a clean, crisp finish. The beer clocks in at 6.9% ABV and 56 IBUs, making it assertively hoppy without being overly bitter. It is available year-round and comes packaged as 24 cans of 12 fl oz each.