Fresh Hop Project 2015

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  1. derftron

    derftron Pooh-Bah (1,663) Feb 8, 2012 Oregon
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    Interesting. i really liked it. very unique hop flavor without a lot of bitterness. Probably why I like FH Workhorse as well
     
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  2. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    That is fine. I have an unhealthy obsession with fresh hops.
     
    #122 distantmantra, Sep 24, 2015
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  3. ballardbeer

    ballardbeer Pundit (779) Nov 10, 2013 Oregon

    hellbent fresh hop pale ale is great. i didn't even know this brewery existed until today.
     
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  4. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    I had Hellbent's last week at the brewery. Starts off great but falls off fast. DRINK QUICKLY.

    Had Big Time's Centennial fresh hop pale today at Burgundian after my run. It was fine. But it was fresh hop. So it's good.
     
    #124 distantmantra, Sep 24, 2015
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  5. ballardbeer

    ballardbeer Pundit (779) Nov 10, 2013 Oregon

    *chugs*
     
    #125 ballardbeer, Sep 24, 2015
  6. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Fo real. Had a great Amarillo aroma and flavor that dropped off incredibly fast.
     
    #126 distantmantra, Sep 24, 2015
  7. Bitter_Better

    Bitter_Better Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2015 Oregon

    Gonna get me some of that Gnar Gnar...I'm a fan of the normal recipe. Same creamy mouthfeel, I hope.

    With the ABV & IBUs in the high 5/50 range, I dare say this Breakside FH Mosaic may be an English IPA. Certainly finishes w/ a nice malt taste...clean. EDIT: a very special Old World, one of my fave Breakside beers.
     
    #127 Bitter_Better, Sep 24, 2015
  8. PortlandAlePatrol

    PortlandAlePatrol Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2014 Oregon

    Hi, what does "FH" stands for, are you talking about Fat Heads or...?
     
    #128 PortlandAlePatrol, Sep 24, 2015
  9. ballardbeer

    ballardbeer Pundit (779) Nov 10, 2013 Oregon

    Fresh-hopped version
     
    #129 ballardbeer, Sep 24, 2015
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  10. guajolote

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

    I tried it during an ill-advised stop at The Beer Station in Wilsonville for their 2nd anniversary party last Saturday. I did not care for regular Gnar Gnar (thought it tasted like, well, nothing), and hoped the FH version would be an improvement. It wasn't. I thought it was too malty, slightly cloying, and didn't show off any of the typical fresh hop flavors or character.

    Luckily, I also had FH Nugget Workhorse at the Laurelwood (NE) pub the same day, and that was delicious. Peachy goodness.
     
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  11. sharpski

    sharpski Grand Pooh-Bah (3,100) Oct 11, 2010 Oregon
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    Having Worthy's Big Sticky right now, the aroma got me excited but the flavor is a bit short of that promise. I'm not saying a top-notch FH beer with 100% fresh hops is impossible, but avoiding any vegetal notes makes it tough.

    Willamette Weekly did a great series of articles on Oregon hops, including a pitch-perfect primer/history of fresh hop beers. Great for the uninitiated with out sounding dumbed down to a beer geek. Check it out if you haven't already.

    Closing in on 400 beers on my spreadsheet. Thanks to everyone who's shared info already, and if you have any leads to share I appreciate the leads.
     
    #131 sharpski, Sep 24, 2015
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  12. chinochino

    chinochino Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2013 Washington

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  13. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Coopers Alehouse is having lots of fresh hops in the next week or so.

    Breakside Simcoe and Lazy Boy right now. They've got Born Yesterday on deck.
     
    #133 distantmantra, Sep 24, 2015
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  14. Bitter_Better

    Bitter_Better Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2015 Oregon

    Went to Green Dragon. Tried Coalition's FH IPA Wet Fruit (sour like Space Fruit...nah). The FH Ultra Gnar wasn't as enjoyable as the canned regular, to me. Really did like & took home FH Eliot from Ex Novo. Think the regular is good, but the aroma & drier body of the freshie is even better!
     
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  15. Bitter_Better

    Bitter_Better Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2015 Oregon

    Funny anecdote...three patrons requested Vaporizer & were denied by a tapped keg. The last guy was so flustered! Here's an idea...try the FH pales on the list. At least he was coerced into the Snipes Mtn. FH pale, as they had a "meet the brewer" event tonight.

    Hood River ain't that far, people!
     
    #135 Bitter_Better, Sep 25, 2015
  16. guajolote

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

    I don't think it's been mentioned, but Vagabond and Salem Ale Works (SAW) here in Salem are doing some fresh hop beers this year.

    Vagabond: Wet Owl IPA (Attack Owl w/Mosaic); FH Into the Wild IPA (w/Citra) - both are being released 10/5.
    SAW: FH Drip Torch Red; Oast Fresh Hop IPA - these are out already
     
    #136 guajolote, Sep 25, 2015
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  17. CrimsonTide

    CrimsonTide Initiate (0) Sep 2, 2015 Oregon

    To anyone in the Portland area, Roscoe's is having a "Fresh Hop Summit" which is just three days (25-27) of FH beers. Check out their list!

    http://www.roscoespdx.com/
     
    #137 CrimsonTide, Sep 26, 2015
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  18. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Georgetown has FH Manny's available for growler fills and tastes right now at the brewery. They've also got a new FH beer called Dead Kenney. Centennial FH IPA if I read the sign right. Grabbed a growler for this weekend.
     
    #138 distantmantra, Sep 26, 2015
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  19. distantmantra

    distantmantra Pooh-Bah (2,954) May 23, 2011 Washington
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    Fresh Hop Workhorse is on at Toronado and so damn good.
     
    #139 distantmantra, Sep 26, 2015
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  20. therackman

    therackman Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2009 Oregon

    Got some breakside fresh hop simcoe IPA today and it's incredible.
     
    #140 therackman, Sep 26, 2015
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