Cowiche Canyon Organic Fresh Hop Ale
Fremont Brewing Company

Cowiche Canyon Organic Fresh Hop AleCowiche Canyon Organic Fresh Hop Ale
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From:
Fremont Brewing Company
 
Washington, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #13
ABV:
6%
Score:
97
Ranked #674
Avg:
4.38 | pDev: 7.08%
Reviews:
86
Ratings:
332
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 26, 2023
Added:
Oct 16, 2011
Wants:
  105
Gots:
  26
Cowiche Canyon Fresh Hop Ale is brewed from select organic hops grown in the Cowiche Canyon of the Yakima Valley which are harvested and placed into our kettle within 24 hours, creating a unique, once-a-year beer. We make Cowiche Canyon ale in partnership with hop-growing wizards from the Yakima Valley in an effort to expand the organic hop industry in Washington State… Because Organic Hops Matter. A portion of all sales fund the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy.

Down & Dirty: Organic Pale, Crystal-15, Carapils & Munich Malts with Organic Fresh Citra & Simcoe Hops (120 pounds per batch).
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Ratings by brewskifan55:
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Reviewed by brewskifan55 from Mississippi

4.25/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Poured into a taster glass. Thanks, Mike!

A: A hazy golden with a nice white one finger head that lingered. Thick lacing.

S: Tropical paradise. Citrus with grapefruit, mangoes, oranges and pine resin blending nicely.

T: What a burst of flavor! A juicy citrus wonderland with the nose reflecting even sharper in the taste. Low bitterness. You can drink this one all day.

M: Medium with smooth and creamy carbonation.

O: Now I see why Mikey likes this one so much. Those organic hops are some of the freshest, tastiest I've ever tried. Find it. Love it.
Feb 08, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.85 by TinFang from California

Nov 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by doctorgary from New York

Nov 19, 2023
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Rated by Captain69 from Illinois

4.63/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
wow what hop flavor - this is the freshest hopped beer I've ever had - pours bright yellow with good head hoppy delightfulness in every sip
Oct 31, 2023
 
Rated: 4.27 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Oct 26, 2023
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Reviewed by mschrei from Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours a rich copper color, very clear, persistent carb and white fluffy head. Dank, weedy, grassy hop nose. Taste is floral, grassy, slightly tangy, slightly bitter. Crisp, clean, medium bodied, mouth watering. Tasty.
Oct 19, 2023
 
Rated: 4.38 by Wisconsin_IPA_Lover from Wisconsin

Oct 12, 2023
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Rated by erickc from Washington

4.04/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had on tap at Special Brews Lynnwood, WA
Oct 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4.09 by Lucnifter from California

Sep 24, 2023
 
Rated: 3.65 by GClarkage from California

Dec 03, 2022
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Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pop the top on the can, nice fruity hop aromas on the first whiff of the beer. An aggressive pour yields a mostly clear golden body with a substantial, foamy head.

Taking a big whiff from the glass, there’s a definite fruity hop aroma, and there’s just as definitely a vegetal aroma as well. My first thought is this could be a chile beer of the IPA variety.

The taste has nice fruity hop flavors, and there’s definitely a vegetal flavor that has a smidge of heat. Jalapeño maybe? That’s what I’m thinking.

This is really flavorful and easy to drink, and I’m feeling a bit of heat as this settles at the back of the palate. The mouthfeel is medium and drying.
Jan 31, 2022
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Reviewed by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

4.04/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured a bright gold. Mild opacity. Big billowing head that dissipated slowly.

The aroma is a difficult to discern melange of grasses, floral notes, and a weedy quality that sits on top of a fruit I can’t place. Enticing.

The dankness I didn’t notice on first sniff is present on the tongue. More floral than fruity to my taste. I finished the can without placing the fruit. Enjoyable.

Nice body with a long finish. Moderate bitterness.

I really liked this. Much different that any IPA I can buy locally. Much appreciated Tim!
Dec 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.42 by o29 from Texas

Nov 16, 2021
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Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

3.87/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look - pretty clear lighter yellow color with a nice white head and lacing
Smell - pretty floral
Taste -bitter hoppy floral but very clean
Feel - Medium body and carbonation
Overall - not bad
Nov 14, 2021
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Reviewed by jakecattleco from California

4.28/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
6 week old can into a tumbler.

Hints of smoke from the 2021 wildfires, but this thing still packs a great fresh hop punch on the tongue.

I really hope to try this hyper fresh, as I anticipate its glorious.
Nov 13, 2021
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Reviewed by RaulMondesi from California

4.21/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A strange one tis. Thing is hella fresh like a daisy’s first day above ground. Everything is smooth and mellow like Slimer after popping a Xanax. Taste is a bit strange though; getting a lot of jet propulsion and rail doesn’t want to go to space, ya feel me?

Peace.

*edit

Coming full circle on this one, Raul likey.
Nov 10, 2021
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Rated by pkalix from California

4.02/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
i like the funky flavor i'm getting....
Nov 07, 2021
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Reviewed by Sheppard from Massachusetts

3.18/5  rDev -27.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Pours a deep golden with pillowy head with structure akin to a post-bulk fermentation bread dough. Get some white wine notes. Like sauvignon blanc. Maybe some blood orange as well. Ugh, I smell some strawberry and some cat piss. Is this simcoe? Yes, it's simcoe. There's a certain mustiness quality to this that is quite unpleasant. The bitterness isn't exactly. There's something about this that doesn't; vibe with me. It's like a combination of nail polish remover and burnt clutch with sugary sweetness that just doesn't jive. UGH.
Nov 06, 2021
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Reviewed by Beersnake from California

4.24/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a can at fridge temp. Pours a nice semi-transparent orange with white head. Nose is fresh grapefruit, apple, pear, pine, and a bit of funk. The taste is really nice. Smooth - both sweet and bitter. Sweet from the nice tropical fruit. Pineapple and mango. Citrus is there as well, but mostly citrus peel. Resin, weed, leather. Refreshing yet complex. Very nice combination of flavors. Mouthfeel is light, and the aftertaste is dominated by citrus peel.
Oct 29, 2021
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Reviewed by FBarber from Illinois

3.95/5  rDev -9.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a clear albeit somewhat hazy or slick golden color. Huge white head forms on the beer, lingers, and then dissipates leaving just a thin layer of bubbly foam.

Aroma has notes of tropical fruits, pine, with an odd note that I cant quite place, but reminds me of vinyl or plastic?

Taste has notes of tropical fruits, pine, sap, with a biscuity malt backbone. Moderate bitterness that lingers into the finish.

Feel is slick, oily, medium bodied. Very mild carbonation.

Overall a very nice IPA.
Oct 27, 2021
Cowiche Canyon Organic Fresh Hop Ale from Fremont Brewing Company
Beer rating: 97 out of 100 with 332 ratings