We headed over to Sisters today to visit Three Creeks Brewing for lunch and to partake in their “IPAPRIL” tap takeover: 10 Oregon IPAs available individually or in samples, with a full sampler tray for $15. Of course I went with the full sampler tray!

The beers they’re pouring are:

• Caldera IPA
• Ft. George Vortex IPA
• Boneyard RPM IPA
• Lompoc Valley of the Hops
• Double Mountain Hop Lava
• Laurelwood Gearhead IPA
• Three Creeks Hoodoo Voodoo
• 10 Barrel Apocalypse IPA
• Terminal Gravity IPA
• Beer Valley Delta 9

Each came out in a 4-ounce sampler which amounts to 40 ounces—two full imperial pints. Overall it was a really interesting side-by-side sampling, and I will mention the importance of sipping some water (or taking a bite of food) when switching from one IPA to another, as I found they tend to cancel each other out (or at least, cancel out the hoppiness).

All good IPAs too; surprisingly, there were only three that I hadn’t had before: Lompoc Valley of the Hops, Laurelwood Gearhead, and Beer Valley Delta 9. I’m not sure I could pick a favorite, but what I will give you is the opinion that they all complemented my lunch of fish tacos pretty well. (However, take note that this is a lot of beer to be sampling with a meal; I actually boxed up and brought an extra taco home with me which is rare).

Overall a really cool idea, and Three Creeks is continuing this through Sunday if you get the chance to stop by.