Three new canned beers from Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project are on the market now, and I’ve received samples of all three from the brewery: Pert Near Fresh Hop IPA, Solar Sailor IPA, and Shakeside Stout.

I had already also purchased a couple of cans of Pert Near for my first fresh hop experience of the year (stay tuned). Here is the skinny from the brewery on all three:

PERT NEAR – FRESH HOP IPA
We always look forward to this time of year because we love brewing with fresh hops! In anticipation of the first Centennials coming off the bine, we got a head start and brewed this IPA so it would be ready to be “wet hopped” as soon as we got the call from Gayle at Goschie Farms. It’s pert near the first fresh hop beer you’ll enjoy this season while waiting for us to brew up a few more. (6.9% ABV, 50 IBUs)

Pick up a 16oz can (or a 4pk) of PERT NEAR while you can – it’s hitting the shelves in Oregon and Washington as you read this. This week we brewed two more fresh hop beers that will make their way into 16oz cans. SABRO Fresh Hop Hazy IPA will be distributed to Oregon and Washington, while an updated version of Way Two Fresh will be limited to our tasting room. Both should be ready around the 18th of September. Our annual Hop Pickin’ Party will be on the 15th where we harvest Cascades directly from the fence in our parking lot for Off The Fence Fresh Hop NWPA.

SOLAR SAILOR IPA
Set the mainsail, trim the jib, and sail off into the unknown with us as we endeavor to craft yet another out-of-this-world IPA. For this space-hopped iteration, we circumnavigated the planet to collect a cosmic array of citrus and tropical flavors in the form of a full payload of Galaxy, Strata, and Comet hops. The resulting IPA is a juicy journey through the cosmos that’s categorically refreshing and truly a trip worth taking. (6.2% ABV, 50 IBUs)

Our newest year-round IPA, SOLAR SAILOR six-packs are just now landing in Oregon and will be shipping out to our other markets later in the year.

SHAKESIDE STOUT
Never satisfied by mere repetition, we decided to shake things up with this sessionable stout brewed with lactose sugar and malted rye. A blend of both dry and sweet traditions, this chocolaty ale has a smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a subtle, spirited kick that’s sure to awaken your tastebuds. (5.0% ABV, 40 IBUs)

Our first year-round beer in 16oz cans, SHAKESIDE is a hybrid milk stout that is full of all the flavors you love in a stout, but is surprisingly refreshing with its low ABV. Available now, mostly in Oregon, with nitro draft coming down the road!

Also keep an eye out for Crux’s other upcoming fresh hop beers, the Sabro Fresh Hop Hazy IPA, this year’s edition of Way Two Fresh, and Off the Fence NW Pale Ale.