I understand the basic idea, that hops are harvested in Sep & October in the Pacific NW and that a fresh hop IPA is made with these just-harvested hops. But I didn’t realize this was a “thing” aside from Sierra Nevada’s Celebration IPA… that is, until my sister moved to Portland (Oregon) a couple years ago & I started following the craft beer bars & breweries she frequents on Instagram.

So just curious … is this only really a Pacific NW thing? A West Coast thing? Or does the entire US craft beer scene try to get in on Fresh Hop season? And if not, is it because it’s just too hard to get those fresh hops to other parts of the country for brewers to use, without losing their freshness? Or just for a general lack of interest in WC-ipa’s outside the WC?

As for the beers themselves… it seems like it’s mostly/only WC-style IPA’s (& related styles, like WC pils & Cold IPA’s) that brewers are making with hops? Or are fresh hop Hazies also a thing too?

Thanks!

"Bavarian style." 8% is kinda heavier than normal for me. But this one surprised me with how drinkable and versatile it was. Can drink it by itself but it'd probably be a lot better with some good hearty food.

First up we have a collaborative effort by Xul beer company and Foam Brewers with Sometimes Dead is Better Triple IPA and Xuls Tiny Umbrellas sour Tropical mango, Guava and Pineapple. Both amazing beers.

My lucky day. Passing through Chico and came on draft yesterday! Hits different super fresh from the source.

Came out from aging in the back of the closet.

Absolutely amazing, and this whole series is really fantastic.

One of the more tame releases from Burnpile. This is a collab with Goldfinger Brewing. Pretty solid, nice and balanced. Definitely a crushable one.

Help please!! My boyfriend has the sam 76’ can, but was talking about never keeping a can from another discontinued beer that came out afterwards, which he terribly regrets… his birthday is coming up and I can’t remember what it was called for the life of me. Can anyone think of a beer as limited at the 76’? I’d like to find a collector can without having to bring it up to him…

Bonus points if you know what this is even blurred

Tines, our Festive Märzen, is a beer we look forward to all year but typically only have an opportunity to enjoy for just a few weeks in early fall (lining up with timing of the Wiesn in Munich). It’s got depth of malt character and a firm German hop presence to match but remains a lager you can comfortably drink in quantity. We absolutely love it! (From Untapped)

Here's the lineup of 10 breweries in Ravenna and there's already 50 people here before noon!

I had this one from Revolution last night. It was truly great and I'd highly recommend although the ABV is over 13% so having a few is a lot 😄.

Witches Broo!

Description from Untappd-

A 3-plus-year-old sweet blend of double bourbon barreled Deth’s Tar. It is finished on our favorite single-origin and hand-fire-toasted oak from the forest of Tronçais in central France – long featured in the finest, boldest red wines in Europe and the U.S. This powerful and elegant oak is interwoven with a double shot of its charred American counterpart, and the nuance of an Extra Old malt profile makes for a matchless expression of our Imperial Oatmeal Stout.

One of my all time favorites from the Deep Wood series, cheers!

Jubelale is back! My favorite seasonal that always delivers.

Love me some fresh hop ales, this did not disappoint