Fresh Hop Project 2015

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  1. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    If you see Sunriver's D'bomb Fresh Hop Amarillo IPA, seize it!
     
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  2. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    This all might change before you arrive, but Crux does still show Cruxtennial and Cruxarillo (their desktop site is missing half the taps, but they have a mobile site maintained by "singleplatform" which looks to be more complete).

    GG's Eastside has Cascade Lakes Sizzle Juice, Wild Ride's Bine Climber and FH 3 Sisters Red, and GoodLife 150 Hippies in addition to Mazama's FH saison and Bridgeport's FH Pilsner.

    Growler Phil's has Wild Ride Bine Climber (extra plug: made with fresh hops from my buddy's farm) in addition to Laurelwood's Nugget FH Workhorse and Two Beers' Hoparillo. Not a FH beer, but if you haven't tried Ft. George's Spruce Budd before, I recommend it as an out of the ordinary beer worth a shot.

    Gorilla Growlers has Crux Crystal Zwickle.

    Platypus has Rogue Wet Hop, DM Killer Red, Wild Ride Bine Climber, Hop Valley Hop Fresh (not recommended, I got unpleasant off flavors and aroma from this one).

    10 Barrel Pub has Big Daddy Fresh and Idahop. Vernside must have already kicked.

    Silver Moon has Hoppopotamus. Not a FH beer, but IPA 97 is worth trying if you haven't already.

    Deschutes only has Hop Trip, but they're just getting going FH-wise, so more may be available when you're here.

    Big Dog Growlers, Whitewater Taphouse, and the Pour House have some already mentioned above, but aren't really part of my normal rotation.

    Both Bro Jon's, Cabin 22, Crows Feet Commons, and Sunriver's Brewpub are also good places to check, but don't have up to date online taplists. There are a handful of other growler fill stations and taprooms which may or may not know enough to seek out FH beers, but the above is a good start.
     
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  3. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    Don't hesitate if you see Fort George's Fresh IPA in cans, folks. Very good stuff, well worth your attention.
     
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  4. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Ugh. I cannot wait for Fresh IPA to hit Seattle. Need. Badly.
     
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  5. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I really wish those Crux FH beers saw wider distribution. I'd dearly love to revisit both the Cruxtennial and Crux-A-Rillo, but damn, I'm just not sure I can justify a drive up to Bend to pound a few.
     
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  6. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Are you seeing cans available in local stores up there in PDX? As of a couple days ago, I still haven't seen them down here in Eugene. Loved last year's version (very similar to Breakside's FH wanderlust, IMHO), and am very much looking forward to seeing it again this year.
     
    #246 John_M, Oct 8, 2015
  7. dphi

    dphi Zealot (534) Apr 14, 2013 Oregon

    Yeah, I just picked up a 4-pack from the local grocery store so I imagine it'll be there soon.
     
    #247 dphi, Oct 8, 2015
  8. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Seen this? Fresh hops in Hawaii!

    http://beerinhawaii.com/2015/10/01/the-hawaii-fresh-hop-round-up-2015/

    We got Cruxtennial and Cruxarillo in Seattle this year. [shrug]
     
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  9. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    The only place I've seen them so far is at Beermongers, last Saturday. Belmont Station had them on their "New Arrivals" list last Friday.

    My wife stopped in at the Tanasbourne Whole Foods after work on Tuesday, since they've historically been a great nearby source for Fort George seasonals. She was told that the Fresh IPA cans would be on the shelves Wednesday, but didn't see any when she went by last night.
     
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  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    That's annoying (not that Seattle got some this year, but that apparently we didn't). I've been keeping my eye open for either one here in Eugene (Bier Stein, 16 tons, growler guys, growler nation, tap and growler... all the usual suspects), and haven't see either one. We get pretty decent Crux distribution down here (bottles mostly, but kegs as well sometimes, especially for the core beers), so I'm surprised.
     
    #250 John_M, Oct 8, 2015
  11. NedStarkravingmad

    NedStarkravingmad Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2015 Washington

    Just left Belmont. Status report- 3 cases of Sticky Cans left, I didn't see Ft. George Fresh on the floor but there were a few 4-packs in the cooler. Also snagged Crux Crystal Fresh hop (forgot the name already) which was by the register. Plenty of that at the moment.
     
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  12. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    Beaumont market had some Ft George Fresh IPA last night. not much left. everyone else seems to have run out of the first shipment pretty quick.(edit, looks like Belmont still has a little left)

    Hitting Crux this weekend. Will definitely taste all the fresh hop beers they have on tap
     
    #252 derftron, Oct 8, 2015
  13. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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  14. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Picked up a four-pack of Fresh IPA at Full Throttle today. Also got a bomber of Paradise Creek's Alpha Madness (Citra, Mosaic and Equinox FH) and Silver City's Citra FH.
     
    #254 distantmantra, Oct 9, 2015
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  15. guajolote

    guajolote Maven (1,359) Sep 12, 2008 Oregon

    Somehow, b2 here in Salem got a couple cases of Fresh last Thursday. As far as I can tell, no one else in Salem has it yet. The b2 allotment was gone by Saturday. It's my favorite FH beer this year so far, so I hope more shows up.
     
    #255 guajolote, Oct 9, 2015
  16. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Just got a brew notice instant email, which notes that Belmont Station just tapped kegs of Barley Brown FH Hop Truck Crossing and FH Pallet Jack. Cheers!
     
    #256 John_M, Oct 9, 2015
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  17. ballardbeer

    ballardbeer Pundit (779) Nov 10, 2013 Oregon

    and for those in seattle, brouwers just tapped FH hop truck crossing!
     
    #257 ballardbeer, Oct 9, 2015
  18. dirtylou

    dirtylou Grand Pooh-Bah (3,352) May 12, 2005 Oklahoma
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    That's been on tap since Tuesday and tasting great.
     
    #258 dirtylou, Oct 9, 2015
  19. Bitter_Better

    Bitter_Better Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2015 Oregon

    Gotta go get some FH PJ @ Belmont!

    Got a growler of Oakshire's Centurion FH Centennial Pale Ale from Untapped (just went on)...drinks more like a pilsner (hint of sulfur on the nose). Definitely nice & freshie, for a subdued varietal. Can't believe I'm saying this, but needs a bit more malt. Great fresh, bitter linger!
     
    #259 Bitter_Better, Oct 9, 2015
  20. Bitter_Better

    Bitter_Better Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2015 Oregon

    Yeah, FH Pallet Jack was tapped in like, 3 hrs. No Ft. George or Sticky Hands cans, @ 8:30ish. Did get a Hop Truck Crossing, which was dank on the nose but weird & boozy. Pallet Jack woulda been better...
     
    #260 Bitter_Better, Oct 9, 2015
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