Frequently Asked Questions

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

  • What is Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and where are they from?
    Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. is an American craft brewery founded in 2010 by Jeff Sparks in Decorah, Iowa. The brewery has earned an international reputation for producing exceptional hop-forward beers and innovative brewing techniques, becoming one of the most sought-after craft breweries in the United States despite its small-scale production.
  • Why is Toppling Goliath famous in the craft beer world?
    Toppling Goliath is renowned for their incredibly fresh, aromatic, and complex IPAs and pale ales that push the boundaries of hop expression. Their meticulous attention to ingredient quality and brewing precision has made them a cult favorite, with many releases selling out within hours and commanding premium prices on the secondary market.
  • Which are the most iconic beers from Toppling Goliath?
    Their flagship releases include King Sue, a double dry-hopped pale ale celebrated for its tropical fruit and pine notes, and Pseudosu, a double IPA with layered complexity. Other highly sought releases like Falcon's Flight and Sosus have also become legendary among serious craft beer collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
  • How rare are Toppling Goliath beers and why are they hard to find?
    Toppling Goliath maintains intentionally limited production volumes, which creates extreme scarcity and high demand. Most releases are allocated only to their brewpub and select regional accounts, making international availability extremely limited. European access to their bottles is rare and typically only available through specialized importers.
  • Where can I buy Toppling Goliath beers in Switzerland?
    Finding Toppling Goliath in Switzerland is challenging due to limited European allocation, but premium retailers specializing in rare American craft imports occasionally stock their releases. Winesandspirits.ch carries carefully curated selections of Toppling Goliath offerings when available, though inventory is typically limited and allocation-based.