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More, more, and yet more fresh hop quick notes! This edition features three Bend breweries (all acquired in the course of writing this article), and all Strata hops. Strata has been a popular fresh hop this year, the most common one used in the local brews (followed by Centennial). Let’s … Continue reading
This is one of the more random bits of pumpkin beer news from Elysian Brewing that came down the pipe: Elysian is going full Halloween and teaming up with Seattle’s Georgetown Morgue, billed as its premier haunted house, to offer beer delivery of its pumpkin beer variety pack in time … Continue reading
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
From beer writer and beer festival organizer Brian Yaeger comes the announcement of the Diff’rent Smokes beer festival, celebrating smoked beers, set to debut on Saturday, November 13 at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. The event plans to offer over 20 smoked beers and cocktails, along with smoke-inspired dishes from … 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
Cryo Pop™ hops seems to be the hottest (or… coolest) new product to come out of Yakima Chief Hops, essentially an extension of the company’s Cryo Hops wherein specially-analyzed blends of these hops provide a maximum fruit aroma impact. Here in Bend, Bevel Craft Brewing used them in its single … Continue reading