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Portland Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest 2020
The Portland Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Festival returns featuring dozens of rotating fresh hop beers on draft available to-go or for pints on premise.
Founders Brewing announces KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge variant
Founders Brewing Co. recently retired CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout) but today announced a new variant of their sought after barrel-aged Kentucky Breakfast Stout line —KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge.
Block 15 introduces new year-round canned beer Joy Pale Ale
Block 15 Brewing introduces just their fourth year-round release in cans - Joy Pale Ale.
Everybody’s Brewing releases Head Stash Fresh Hop IPA in Cans
Everybody’s Brewing will release their annual Fresh Hop Head Stash IPA in 12oz cans for the first time.
Von Ebert Brewing releases Two for Mischief Fresh Hop IPA
Von Ebert Brewing releases their first fresh hop beer of the season on draft only now at their NW Portland pub and on Friday at the NE Glendoveer pub.
Anderson Valley releases Winter Solstice Ale in September
Anderson Valley Brewing Co. is releasing Winter Solstice Early in an effort to get 2020 over with already.
Rogue Ales releases Pineapple Party Punch Imperial Hazy IPA
Tropical fruit and cocktail-inspired flavors are all the rage right now, Rogue Ales & Spirits taps into both for their new hoppy Pineapple Punch Party Imperial Hazy IPA with pineapple and toasted coconut.
Back Pedal Brewing Suspends Operations
Back Pedal Brewing, the small taproom and nano brewery that is an offshoot of BrewCycle Pedal Tours will suspend operations until atleast early 2021 after a final sale on Saturday September 26th.
Bend Brewing Co. releases 3 Fresh Hop Beers
Bend Brewing Company of Bend, Oregon will release three different fresh hop beers this year. Fresh Trop Fresh Hop IPA will be brewed in two different versions and a brand new draft-only fresh hop beer called Strata Fresh Pale Ale will join them.
Pelican Brewing introduces new year-round Cape Crasher IPA
Pelican Brewing Company is expanding their hop centric portfolio with the new Cape Crasher IPA. The new year-round IPA is a golden hop bomb that is still drinkable, clean and refreshing.
Fresh Hops vs. Wet Hops
Settling the fresh hops vs. wet hops debate.
Double Mountain releases Killer Fresh Hop Beer Series
Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery has released their 2020 lineup of Killer Fresh Hop beers which this year include Killer Red, Killer Green and Killer Juicy all in refillable 500ml bottles.
Founders Brewing releases decadent dessert stout ‘Big Luscious’
Founders Brewing Co. is bringing back their big dessert stout ‘Big Luscious’ for a limited series lineup release. This decadent pastry beer is built on the foundation of a rich and robust stout. Raspberries lend a tart and refreshing sweetness while the addition of dark chocolate takes it to an indulgent level.
Firestone Walker Double Jack IPA makes a limited Fall return
Firestone Walker Brewing’s iconic Double Jack IPA returns this fall in 12oz cans and 6-packs
Week 3 of the Virtual Hop Harvest
or anyone wanting to catch up on this years hop growing season, the series of blog posts, forums, seminars and q & a’s are a great view. We have also learned a little about how the wind storm and wildfires are effecting hops.
Cider Summit Portland returns this Fall
The Cider Summit Portland festival shifted to to-go home tasting kits for it’s original date in June, the model was so successful they are coming back for another go-around this Fall.
Fremont Brewing announces Fresh Hop releases
Fresh Hopped Field to Ferment, Cowiche Canyon and Head Full of Dynamite will all be released in cans in the coming weeks.
Migration Brewing releases Fresh Outta Portland fresh hopped IPA
Fresh Outta Portland Fresh Hop IPA comes in for a landing for the first time in cans at 7.3% ABV and 28 IBU's. Look for a burst of hoppy tropical aromatics with a long dank hop finish.
Dogfish Head releases seasonal Punkin Ale and new Costumes & Karaoke Imperial Oat Cream Ale
Seasonal favorite Punkin Ale makes a return along with the brand new Costumes & Karaoke golden tea-inspired imperial oat cream ale.
Portland Cider releases Pumpkin Spice in 19.2oz cans
Its pumpkin pie spice everything season and Portland Cider Co. has brought back their Pumpkin Spice cider flavor after popular demand.