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I received a surprise package from Three Creeks Brewing yesterday, containing both of the brewery’s fresh hop beers: Conelick’r Fresh Hop IPA, and Sabro Fresh Hop Ale. I’ve had and reviewed Conelick’r already of course, but I’m happy to drink more; and the Sabro is a draft-only beer that looks … Continue reading
Another batch of fresh hop lightning round beer reviews to enjoy on this Friday! Cheers! Migration Brewing – Fresh Outta Portland Fresh Hop IPA I remember really enjoying Fresh Outta Portland last year, and was not disappointed with this year’s edition. It’s the fresh hop version of Migration’s flagship Straight … Continue reading
Chipping away at my review notes; almost halfway through the fresh hop beers I’ve tried this year so far (though I’ve still got more to try). Here are the next three! Crux Fermentation Project – Pert Near Fresh Hop IPA Crux was the first Central Oregon brewery to release a … Continue reading
The fresh hops just don’t stop around here it seems! My article for The Bulletin this past week was a follow-up to the previous week’s fresh hop article, yes, basically a Part Two with more reviews. I even touch on some of the techniques brewers employ in brewing these beers … Continue reading
More lightning round fresh hop reviews for you. Yes, these are going to keep coming for a bit! Bend Brewing Company – Fresh Hop Grove Pale Ale The second of BBC’s fresh hop ales this year is a fresh version of its new Grove Pale Ale, brewed for the Waypoint … Continue reading
Next up in my quick format fresh hop beer reviews, three Central Oregon fresh hop IPAs. Cascade Lakes Brewing – Koosah Fresh Hop IPA No Sizzle Juice fresh hop ale this year from Cascade Lakes, it’s been replaced with Koosah, named for Koosah Falls on the McKenzie River. I included … Continue reading
Because you know we can’t get enough of fresh hops right now, my latest article for The Bulletin this week is on the topic as well: Fall is fresh hop season. Late summer and early fall is one of my favorite times of the year, because it means the arrival … Continue reading
Keeping up with the fresh hop news, the press release for the return of the Hood River Hops Fest and the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest landed in my inbox recently. The latter isn’t a beer festival, of course (though there will be beer and cider tastings), but they are … Continue reading
Double Mountain Brewery in Hood River is releasing four fresh hop beers in its Killer series this season, announcing the brews in a press release last week. Three are in bottles, and for what I believe is the first time, a fresh hop version of Fa La La La La … Continue reading
I’ve got three more fresh hop lightning round reviews for you, ranging from Tumwater, Washington to back down here in Bend. Matchless Brewing – CSA Farm Harvest Fresh Hop Ale Matchless is located in Tumwater, and each year releases its CSA Farm Harvest pale ale, brewed with Washington-grown fresh Centennial … Continue reading