02 Jan 2013 --- Wachusett Brewing Company celebrated Wachusett Mountain Ski Area’s 50 year anniversary by creating the world’s 1st Light IPA.An easy drinking session IPA coming in at 4% ABV with 37 IBUs and only 121 calories. The beer was released at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, December 15th, 2012 for a private event in honor of the Crowley family celebrating 50 years of business.