Fresh Hop 2020

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by BBThunderbolt, Aug 11, 2020.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 8 of 51
  1. 66jzmstr

    66jzmstr Pundit (960) Jul 17, 2005 Washington

    [​IMG]
     
    #141 66jzmstr, Aug 31, 2020
    vurt likes this.
  2. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Pert near...

    The truth is, I have absolutely no idea. It's listed as a FH IPA, but the beer I tasted had virtually none of the characteristics I expect in FH IPA. To be honest, the FH Elliott wasn't all that great either, and once again seemed to show the effect of poorly cleaned taplines (flavors seemed muddled and a bit off).

    My impression is that Roscoe's is struggling during the pandemic. Service was off, and my guess is that likely has carried over to normal tap line cleaning as well. They just aren't getting around to it.

    I'm a big fan of Roscoe's and I'll go back again once they're back to normal operations. For now however, I think I'll take my business elsewhere.
     
    #142 John_M, Aug 31, 2020
    PerfectPorter and kemoarps like this.
  3. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I must have just spoken to the same guy on the phone there.

    Phone dude: "No, we don't have cans of it yet. And um, I'm not 100% sure it's going to be canned."

    Me: "Okay... so, should I just keep on calling back, to see if it's going to be canned, and if you have any of it in?"

    Phone dude: "Yeah, just keep calling back periodically."
     
    #143 John_M, Aug 31, 2020
    kemoarps likes this.
  4. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    #144 vurt, Aug 31, 2020
    kemoarps likes this.
  5. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    #145 John_M, Aug 31, 2020
  6. ppilot

    ppilot Zealot (522) Jul 17, 2009 Oregon

    Zoiglhaus Fresh Hop Update:

    Oktoberfresh was as tasty as ever with the Fresh Hops working pretty well in a Malty beer.

    The big Surprise for me was the Fresh Hop Kolsch which was really good. Highly recommend grabbing some while you can as it sounded like not much was produced.
     
    #146 ppilot, Sep 1, 2020
    kemoarps, vurt, sharpski and 2 others like this.
  7. TheBricenator

    TheBricenator Pooh-Bah (1,981) Nov 13, 2007 Oregon
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    HUB FH Abominable was an unexpected surprise find at my local Freddy's this last weekend, especially since us Salemites usually get the short end of the beer distribution stick, but at $8.99 a sixer and probably my favorite HUB beer overall, easy purchase. Lots of delicious fresh Centennial aroma/flavor to me - huge floral notes, grass, citrus, and some pine. That FH Zoigl Kolsch sounds delicious and I was very impressed with the Oktoberfresh last year - will be on the lookout for both. Cheers!
     
    #147 TheBricenator, Sep 1, 2020
    kemoarps, vurt and sharpski like this.
  8. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Posted yesterday on Occidental Brewing Company's Facebook page:

    [​IMG]

    "Yes, those bags say Fresh Hops. Just picked up this morning from Goschie Farms. Adding to beer now. It's Fresh Hop season! We are canning our Fresh Hop Pilsner Wednesday. Hope this brightens your Monday."

    (Why yes. Yes it did brighten my Monday.)
     
    #148 vurt, Sep 1, 2020
    TheBricenator, Orca, kemoarps and 6 others like this.
  9. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I wonder if they're going to distribute kegs of the FH pils as well. I'm more than happy to get cans of it, but last year it seemed like the FH pils was all over town for a week or two (which was a wonderful thing I thought).
     
    #149 John_M, Sep 1, 2020
    kemoarps, vurt and unlikelyspiderperson like this.
  10. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    where these at the brewery only or did you see them out in the wild??
     
    #150 derftron, Sep 1, 2020
  11. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
    Mod Team Society Pooh-Bah Trader


    Today's update (9/1/20)

    So, it now seems definite that FH Wanderjack will not be canned. I was also told that the Milwaukie facility is only expecting to get one keg and they're not sure when it will be tapped (only that it will undoubtedly go fast). Cans of the FH strata are sold out at the brewery, but should be available at some point around town (as cans are seeing distribution). FH strata is still available for growler fills at the brewery.
     
    #151 John_M, Sep 1, 2020
    unlikelyspiderperson, vurt, PerfectPorter and 2 others like this.
  12. ppilot

    ppilot Zealot (522) Jul 17, 2009 Oregon

    OktoberFresh is going to get distribution but I think the Fresh Hop Kolsch is Brewery Only.
     
    #152 ppilot, Sep 1, 2020
    vurt likes this.
  13. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    I saw 4-packs of Zoiglhaus Oktoberfresh at the Tanasbourne Whole Foods a couple hours ago.

    Another point of fresh hop interest: They also had 6-packs of HUB Fresh Hop Abominable.

    I didn't buy either of them today, but tomorrow is another story.
     
    #153 vurt, Sep 2, 2020
    BBThunderbolt likes this.
  14. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Remember a couple hours ago when I said "I didn't buy either of them today"?

    LOL, well that was a couple hours ago. And that was before Mrs. vurt asked me to make a beer run while she started putting dinner together. So I did. Brought home the Fort George Overdub IPA she asked for and snagged a sixer of HUB FH Abominable while I was there.

    I don't get a ton of fresh Centennial character in the Abominable, but it's a tasty beer overall. And nicely priced. Hat tip to @TheBricenator for putting this one on my radar.
     
    #154 vurt, Sep 2, 2020
    TheBricenator, DefenCorps, 66jzmstr and 2 others like this.
  15. ppilot

    ppilot Zealot (522) Jul 17, 2009 Oregon

    Just to update, it looks like the Fresh Hop Zoigl Kolsch is hitting distribution as both belmont station and Beermongers has it.
     
    #155 ppilot, Sep 2, 2020
    TheBricenator and vurt like this.
  16. philhyde

    philhyde Crusader (435) Jul 22, 2010 Oregon

    IMO, Crux Pert Near is drinking the same as it did last year. I happen to really like this one, so I am giddy at the moment. As far as I can tell, it's the only FH beer in Bend right now.
     
    #156 philhyde, Sep 2, 2020
    rrock44, sharpski and _pat_ like this.
  17. afrokaze

    afrokaze Pooh-Bah (1,962) Jun 12, 2009 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    FH Pils w/Sterling and... FH Wanderjack w/Strata are on at Milwaukie right now. Only keg of FH Wanderjack we'll get down here, so first come first serve!
     
    #157 afrokaze, Sep 2, 2020
    PerfectPorter, unlikelyspiderperson, jakecattleco and 3 others like this.
  18. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
    Pooh-Bah

    Raleigh Hills new seasons had a nice little FH section. Grabbed the Zoigl FH Kolsch & OktoberFresh, Pert Near, and one more of the Breakside Fresh Guy
     
    #158 derftron, Sep 2, 2020
    rrock44 and vurt like this.
  19. philhyde

    philhyde Crusader (435) Jul 22, 2010 Oregon

    Haven't seen the Breakside cans in Bend yet. I hope that changes.
     
    #159 philhyde, Sep 2, 2020
    _pat_ likes this.
  20. ppilot

    ppilot Zealot (522) Jul 17, 2009 Oregon

    Another fantastic FH beer:

    Storm breaker Nobody Puts Hazy in a Corner - just a massive fresh hop nose that continues as you sip. Not sure if this will get canned but currently on Draft at their St. Johns Location as well as Beermongers. Definitely worth hunting down.
     
    #160 ppilot, Sep 2, 2020
    John_M and sharpski like this.
Page 8 of 51
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.