Double Mountain Brewery has four Killer fresh hop beers

Double Mountain Brewery has four Killer fresh hop beers

This year, Double Mountain Brewery is releasing four fresh hop beers in the “Killer” series—and this week I received a bottle of Killer Green Fresh Hop IPA from the brewery. The usual three return—Killer Green, Killer Red, and Killer Juicy—and this year, the brewery also releases a special fresh hop … Continue reading

Fresh hop season 2022 – reviews #2

Fresh hop season 2022 – reviews #2

My second round of fresh hop beer reviews for this year, with three from Portland this time. Migration Brewing – Fresh Outta Portland Fresh Hop IPA Migration’s first fresh hop of the year uses Strata hops from Goschie Farms, though I didn’t realize until I read this description that they … Continue reading

Bale Breaker Brewing’s fresh hop beer lineup

Bale Breaker Brewing’s fresh hop beer lineup

Fresh hop news from Yakima, as Bale Breaker Brewing announced its lineup of fresh hop beers for 2022. Two fresh hop IPAs will be out in cans, Homegrown and Citra Slicker, and there look to be seven more on draft before the season ends.  These are definitely beers you’re going … Continue reading

Fresh hop season 2022 – reviews #1

Fresh hop season 2022 – reviews #1

Like last year, I’m posting my fresh hop beer review notes for all of the fresh hop beers I’ll be drinking this year, just because ’tis the season and all. I’m hoping to stay caught up on these in close to real time, so hopefully they’re of some use for … Continue reading

Fresh hop lineup from Hopworks Urban Brewery

Fresh hop lineup from Hopworks Urban Brewery

Hopworks Urban Brewery announced its fresh hop lineup for 2022, with three beers returning in cans for the season: Fresh Hop Abominable (out now!), Fresh Hop Downstream IPA, and Fresh Hop Ace of Spaces Imperial IPA. Press release with the details: Certified B Corp Hopworks Urban Brewery is releasing three … Continue reading

Hood River’s fall festivals return (particularly Hops Fest!)

Hood River’s fall festivals return (particularly Hops Fest!)

Two of Hood River, Oregon’s premiere fall festivals returns next month: the 18th annual Hood River Hops Fest, taking place October 1, and the 40th annual Hood River Valley Harvest Fest, taking place October 7 through 9. The Hops Fest takes over the Columbia Lot in downtown Hood River, while … Continue reading

Ecliptic Brewing announces two fresh hop beers for the season

Ecliptic Brewing announces two fresh hop beers for the season

Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing announced its two fresh hop beers for this year, releasing mid-month: Altair Fresh Hop IPA and Astro Fresh Hop Italian-style Pilsner. Altair will be available in cans, while Astro will be draft only. Details: Ecliptic Brewing is excited to announce the release of two fresh hop beers: … Continue reading

Threshold Brewing has three fresh hop beers this season

Threshold Brewing has three fresh hop beers this season

Yes, the fresh hop news is coming fast and furious these days! Portland’s Threshold Brewing has three fresh hop beers coming out this season—or “Thresh hop” beers, as the brewery is calling them. Here’s the email announcing the beers, which are releasing September 8: We’ll be releasing 3 fresh hop … Continue reading

Portland’s Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest returns, runs for 17 days

Portland’s Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest returns, runs for 17 days

Portland’s Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest is back! It’s a 17 day extravaganza of fresh hops taking place at Prost! Marketplace from September 16 through October 2. Many of the days feature special brewery or themes and the fresh hop beers will be in constant rotation, so if (when) you … Continue reading