Saranac High Peaks Farm To Tap - Fresh Hop IPA
Matt Brewing Company / Saranac Brewery

The “Fresh Hop” part of Farm to Tap – Fresh Hop IPA comes from the process. Traditionally hops are dried to preserve them for brewing beer, and as with any fresh product that is dried or preserved in some way, characteristics can be lost along the way. In a fresh hopped brew all that goodness is captured; some of the hops will be added immediately after they are picked and the rest will be dried naturally with no heat added. The hops will never be processed or bailed, and these gently treated hops will be added later in the process to dry-hop the beer. You’ll notice an excellent aroma with a dry, citrusy taste and fresh leafy greenness brought on by this unique process.