Fresh Hop 2024

Hey, I didn’t name the style. Here are the best couple of examples I could quickly find from today’s WBAYDN. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a West Coast-produced NEIPA that looks like these. I suspect brewers out here just think there’s something wrong with beer that looks like straight-up OJ.

 

Went back to try the Energy Cone, glad I did, not sure if it’s a hazy, or WC IPA, but it’s good. Light haze but not real juicy.

 

Oh I thought you meant the beer was filtered. I know nothing about phone/camera filters (never really understood the point—I’m old) but I suppose you’re right.

 

Calling all Breakside FH experts. Two different colored FH cans showed up at my local beer store. I tried reading the bottom of the can like in this pic, but in both cases it almost looked like the ink was smudged or double printed. Not clear like the example below.

Can someone outline the FH offerings by the color of the label for me? Is it possible to include the FH, as well? I am thinking I may want to make the trip back. And I thank you kindly.

 

Love the NB glass. The current globe is my go-to, but the collector in me covets out of print previous versions.

 

If you happen to be near Shoreline (WA), stop by Town and Country (Central Market). Lots of fresh hops on the floor and more (and some different FH beers) on the cold shelves. Tons of Green Rush, if you’re into that kind of thing.

 

Dammmnnn

 

So I am a big boy and was able to find my own answers through multiple google searches.

MCWAS had Breakside’s IPA with Mosiac and fresh Wanderlust (with Cascade. Was hoping it was the double. Anyway I went with Wanderlust and another Single Hill offering. I sure haven’t been disappointed with any Single Hill fresh hop this year.

 

I do have a slight problem now. Too many fresh hops in the fridge.



Solution? Have a buddy come over.

 

Someone (in this thread, I believe) said this beer is good—Stoup FH Fiend Italian Pils with Citra. Just picked up one can this morning (see earlier post for where). Anyway, that person was right. Preliminary review below. Cheers NWBA!

4.25/5 rDev -2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16oz can (packaging date hard to read, but looks like 9/17/2024) into a tulip. Pours a pale golden color with a bright white head—looks enticing.

Aroma is a big burst of citrus and melon—wow, this is different. Some floral and grassy notes too. Very nice.

Taste starts out with grainy/biscuity Pilsner malt but then the hops hit you. Resinous and bitter with tons of alpha acids. Some lemon and ripe melon, grapefruit zest. Great showcase for the Citra.

Mouthfeel balanced, medium bodied, drinkable.

Overall this is one of the best, most unique fresh hop beers I’ve had this season, not that I’ve had that many.

 

Love the artwork

 

Yep, instant classic

Same problem but no buddy (most of my friends don’t like hoppy beers). That’s OK, I’ll muddle through on my own.

 

Living Haus is doing great work this year. FH Harris with Amarillo is terrific, amazing aroma and great lingering hop finish. Cole (centennial) was an early season highlight, and Jeanne (chinook) wasn't quite in the same league but very tasty in its own right. Still have a can of Dino (citra) awaiting...

 

I revealed my predicament from the Bend trip in hope others might avoid the pitfall. It appears you guys did not heed the warning.

Update: I have nearly finished the fresh hop beers from that trip, but like a fool I bought more and still have displaced (unrefrigerated) hoppy beer in the house. Probably can’t criticize your houses too much when I’m not keeping my own in order.

 

Dammit. You have Citra Slicker!!! BB always sends their stuff to us last. We’re only 60 minutes or so away. Punks.