Oregon Brewshed Alliance 2026 Earth Day Collaborations with 17 local breweries
Oregon breweries are rallying behind the Oregon Brewshed Alliance’s wild and scenic Earth Day collaboration series with 17 different beers for 2026. Oregon breweries know better than anyone that great beer starts with clean water and we are fortunate to have great water here which is part of why the beer is so good to begin with.
Unfortunately, this incredible resource is more threatened now than ever before. Over the past 15 months, the Trump administration has launched an unprecedented assault on our public lands, forests, and watersheds. These multi-faceted threats include efforts to rescind the Roadless Rule (which protects 58 million acres nationwide and two million acres in Oregon), weaken protections for two million acres of forests in western Oregon, and erode Northwest Forest Plan safeguards for millions more acres across Oregon’s national forests.
To help raise awareness about these threats and to build support for watershed conservation, the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance is launching its 4th Annual Wild & Scenic Earth Day Collaboration Series this month. Coleman Hops, Yakima Chief Hops and Indie Hops, generously discounted several Salmon-Safe certified hop varieties while new partners Country Malt Group, Montana Craft Malt, and Admiral Maltings discounted malt for all 17 brews. These breweries in turn crafted special beers to honor their respective brewsheds and raise awareness about the need to defend and protect Oregon’s watersheds.
Participating breweries
BearKat Brewing
Binary Brewing
Deschutes Brewery
Double Mountain Brewery
Foreland Brewing
Grand Fir Brewing
Hetty Alice Beer
Hopworks Brewery
Lazy Days Brewing
Leikam Brewing
Level Beer
Living Haus Beer Co.
Parallel 45 Brewing
Silver Falls Brewing
Sunriver Brewing
Terranaut Beer
Tiny Giants Brewing
Worthy Brewing
Xicha Brewing
In addition to defending these watersheds against current threats, the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance is also working to advance the River Democracy Act. This historic legislation would protect over 3,200 miles of Oregon’s waterways as federally designated Wild & Scenic Rivers and better protect the drinking watersheds for nearly one out of every four Oregonians.
“Seeing the snow-capped peaks just beyond the hop fields reminds us how lucky we are to have access to such pristine water. It is also a reminder that we have the responsibility to protect these river systems, not just for the next harvest but also for the next generation. We don’t just grow hops in the Pacific Northwest, we live and recreate here. Scenic and healthy waterways are an important part of our lives. We are thrilled to partner with our friends at Coleman Agriculture to support the environmental advocacy work of the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance,” says Levi Wyatt, Yakima Chief Hops Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility.
“From the field to the glass, this is about stewardship and shared values,” said Ivy Hover of Coleman Agriculture. “We grow Salmon-Safe certified hops across all of our farms, and this year 11,000 pounds were designated through Yakima Chief Hops for philanthropic projects like Wild & Scenic. Oregon continues to lead the charge, with more than 80% of hop acreage certified Salmon-Safe. Clean water, and reducing environmental impact matters, and we are proud to stand with those who believe the same.”
“Oregon’s clean water is a resource that we can never, ever taken for granted. Breweries know how priceless our clean water is to our communities, our ecosystems, our economy, and our beer. Protecting our watersheds is absolutely paramount and we are honored to have such incredible partners adding their voice to this critical work,” said Oregon Wild’s Jonathan Jelen.
About the Watersheds & the Beers They Inspired
Hood River Brewshed – The West Fork Hood River and Cold Springs Creek (Tamanawas Falls) are two of the key waterways in this brewshed that would gain protections via the River Democracy Act.
Love Shed Wild IPA, Double Mountain Brewery (draft & reusable bottles) – The water in Hood River is made for world class beer. We need to protect it. Together with our friends at Coleman Hops and Montana Craft Malt, we’ve combined forces to raise awareness for one of our most precious commodities. With Citra hops leading and a throwback malt-forward grain bill, this IPA will remind you of what is good and right in the world. Let’s protect it together. Drier, more complex, and with more PNW hop aromas, but it retains the lovely ruby hue you know and love from our flagship.
“From the start, Double Mountain Brewery has been excited to brew with pristine local water, without adjustments. We find that the slightly soft Hood River water is ideal for our hop forward NW Ales and Lagers. The water is an integral part of our flavor and style. We embrace this terroir.”
Greg Balch, Head Brewer, Double Mountain Brewery.
Upper Deschutes Brewshed – Fall River and key tributaries of the iconic Metolius River both stand to gain new protections via the River Democracy Act.
Protect & Restore West Coast Pale Ale, Sunriver Brewing (draft & cans) – This amazing beer features Mosaic T90 hops from Lakeside Ranches, Amarillo Cryo and Strata Cryo from Coleman Agriculture, and Goschie Promise pale malt from Goschie Farms. All of these ingredients are Salmon-Safe and create a wonderfully unique beer that is representative of the terroir of Oregon’s Willamette valley. This pale ale is light, crisp, and has hoppy notes of fresh citrus, blueberries, passionfruit, and cannabis.
“Great beer requires great water, and as such, we’re obligated to promote stewardship and protection of our water sources. Ultimately, it’s an investment into both beer quality and our natural resources.” – Brett Thomas, Director of Brewing Operations, Sunriver Brewing
Tumalo Creek / Bridge Creek Brewsheds – The namesake Tumalo Creek as well as the headwater streams like Bridge Creek are some of the waterways in this brewshed that stand to gain new protections via the River Democracy Act.
Oregon Wild West Coast IPA, Deschutes Brewery (draft at Bend Public House) – A hint of malt sweetness balances with big hop character and aroma from Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Amarillo hops provided by Yakima Chief and Coleman Hops.
“Protecting Oregon’s rivers is paramount to our craft, our passion for the outdoors, and our home. Thanks for all the hard work Oregon Wild!“ – Robin Johnson, Head-brewer, Deschutes Public House
(There Is No) Planet B Extra Pale Ale, Terranaut Beer (draft) – A clean, high-quality drinking water source is the most essential ingredient in the beer we make, and it’s one we can’t take for granted as we watch current leaders make decisions that put long-term access to that resource at risk. With that in mind, we brewed this Extra Pale Ale in collaboration with Oregon Wild. This beer helps advance the conservation work of Oregon Wild and the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance, including public education and advocacy supporting the River Democracy Act, which aims to protect over 3,000 miles of Oregon waterways. Built on a clean malt base featuring Montana Craft Malt, this XPA stays crisp and focused, showcasing Coleman Agriculture’s salmon-safe Citra hops in full force. It’s bright, expressive,and a reminder of what clean water makes possible. – Bryon Pyka, Terranaut Beer
Safe From Salmon WC IPA, Worthy Brewing (draft) – Featuring Simcoe from Coleman Hops Alluvial Farm, as well as Centennial and Strata from Indie Hops.
“In Bend, our forests and rivers are part of everyday life. As a brewer, clean water and healthy public lands are not abstract ideas. They are the foundation of every pint we make. Earth First, Beer Second.“ – Nick Robbins, Brewmaster, Worthy Brewing
Bull Run Brewshed – Oregon Wild and partners helped to increase protections for Portland’s drinking water in 1996 and further protected it in 2001.
Downstream Session IPA, Hopworks Brewery (draft) – Using Salmon-Safe Goschie Promise malt from Goschie Farms, plus Cascade and Lorien hops from Coleman Agriculture and Indie Hops, this session IPA is a showcase for sustainability.
“Clean water does not just make up the heart of our beers at Hopworks, it makes up the core of who we are as brewers and residents of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We breathe the oxygen produced by our verdant forests, drink our clean water from mountain snowpack, and hike, bike, fish, and enjoy the bounty of the wilderness around us. All of this is only possible due to the clean waters that flow through these watersheds.”
-Ryan Pappe, Brewery Director
Third Stone From the Sun IPA, Leikam Brewing (draft) – A crisp and clean West Coast IPA featuring hops from Yakima Chief, Coleman Hops and Indie Hops. Also, showcasing malt from Country Malt Group.
“Water is essential to beer production and we have the best water in the world! The beautiful Bull Run watershed is perfect for making clean, crisp beers. We need to protect our water and make sure that we continue to have this incredible and vital resource.”
-Sonia Marie Leikam, Owner, Leikam Brewing
Tight Lines Rye Pale Ale, Grand Fir Brewing (draft) – Hopped with Krush Citra, and Simcoe.
“The best beer starts with the best ingredients. We are so incredibly fortunate to be living in the beautiful and lush PNW where our drinking water is so pure. Like an artist, brewing beer with this pristine water is like having the best canvas which, in turn, provides the ultimate foundation in order to craft the perfect beer. I feel so lucky to be able to not only be using these waters for my craft, but to be supporting the conservation and protection of our Oregon’s rivers and watersheds.” – Whitney Burnside, Owner, Grand Fir Brewing
Tellus More West Coast Pilsner, Lazy Days Brewing (draft) – West Coast pilsner with an approachable bitterness profile. Expressions of grassy, citrus, floral, currant, tropical fruit, and a hint of dank.
Friendly Fog Hazy IPA, Hetty Alice Beers & Living Haus Beer collab (draft & cans) – Brewed with our best pals at Living Haus Beer, Friendly Fog pours like peach nectar with bright white foam. Tremendous aromas of peach rings, limoncello and papaya precede bright flavors of nectarine, mango and candied citrus before a long, satisfying finish. Featuring Salmon Safe hops from our Friends at Coleman Agriculture. 6.9% ABV 100% PALS.
“Part of the reason that we chose to name our company after my maternal grandmother is that we knew it would provide us with a compass to follow. It would allow us to ask ourselves “Would this decision make Hetty proud?” This compass led us to join 1% for the Planet, a global network of thousands of businesses that have pledged 1% of their annual revenue to approved environmental non-profits.
Oregon Wild is the state’s oldest statewide environmental non-profit and has been fighting to protect public lands for decades. With this beer, we are proud to join the Oregon Brewshed Alliance. Hetty loved the water, and we like to think she’d be delighted to know that the proceeds of this beer will go toward protecting this precious resource.
Gavin Lord, Owner of Hetty Alice Brewing
Cascade Cup Pale Ale, Level Beer (draft) – Brewed in collaboration with John I. Haas using Coleman Greenleaf’s award-winning Cascade hops.
Ash Creek / Luckiamute River Brewshed – Consisting largely of state and private forestlands, this brewshed benefits from the Private Forest Accord, which Oregon Wild and partners helped advance to improve forest management practices across ten million acres of private forestlands.
2 Wild 2 Scenic: Hop Drift West Coast IPA, Parallel 45 Brewing (draft) – A big, juicy West Coast IPA featuring Coleman-grown Simcoe and Indie Strata Hops; paired with Great Western Oregon Pure Malt.
“Access to clean water is key to brewing beer. From being the primary ingredient in beer, to its use for growing the barley, adjunct grains, and hops; clean water is essential to making great beer.”
– Ryan Booth, Owner, Parallel 45 Brewing
North Santiam Brewshed– A 22+ mile stretch of the North Santiam River stands to get Wild & Scenic River protections as part of the River Democracy Act, as well as the Breitenbush River, Whitewater Creek, and French Creek, which all feed into the North Santiam River.
Alta Costa Pale Ale, Xicha Brewing & Tiny Giants collab (draft & cans) – A San Diego-style Pale Ale featuring 100% Salmon-Safe ingredients: Admiral Maltings’ Goschie Promise malt, along with Coleman-grown Citra, plus Chinook and Strata whole cone hops from Indie Hops.
Abiqua & Silver Creek Brewshed – Consisting largely of state and private forestlands, the Abiqua and Silver Creek brewsheds benefit from Oregon Wild’s work to advance the Private Forest Accord as well as work to secure Habitat Conservation Plans for the Santiam forest that safeguards waterways with larger buffers and upland protections.
Straight From the Source IPA, Silver Falls Brewery (draft) – A West Coast IPA made with Goschie Promise malt, paired with Meridian, Lorien and Audacia hops from Indie Hops.
“At our core, we are deeply committed to preserving nature, protecting clean water, and safeguarding public lands so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.”
– Jacob Hutter, Brewer, Silver Falls Brewing
Mid-Willamette / Tualatin River Brewshed – Consisting largely of state and private forestlands, this brewshed benefits from the Private Forest Accord, which Oregon Wild and partners helped advance to improve forest management practices across ten million acres of private forestlands.
River Routed IPA, BearKat Brewing (draft & cans)– West Coast IPA that is brewed and double dry hopped with Centennial, Citra and Strata hops from Coleman Agriculture and Indie Hops.
“For our beer release night on 4/28, we’re donating 100% of proceeds from River Routed IPA to Oregon Wild.”
– Shawn Bayer, Co-Founder/Head Brewer, BearKat Brewing
Run Salmon Run IPA, Binary Brewing (draft)– A smooth West Coast IPA with powerful passionfruit, orange, and strawberry aromas. Goschie Farms Pure Oregon malt delivers a yellow gold brew whose slightly honeyed edge balances the hop bitterness for a delightful quaff. Indie Hops Strata, Coleman-grown Citra and Crosby Farms estate grown Chinook.
“Without clean streams and air, Oregon could not support our beloved foods, beverages, and activities. What’s good for the world is good for humans.”
– Roger Wood, Owner, Binary Brewing
About the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance / Coleman Agriculture / Yakima Chief Hops
Launched by Oregon Wild in 2015, the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance is a coalition of brewing businesses, brewing community partners, and conservationists who understand the value of clean water and protected forest watersheds. The Oregon Brewshed® Alliance supports Oregon Wild’s conservation work to protect and restore the wild lands, wildlife, and waters that make our state a great place to live, work, and enjoy great beer. Great beer doesn’t start at the tap – great beer begins with clean water. Beer is over 90% water, after all, and that water is a product of the land that it flows through.
Coleman Agriculture has been a proud member of the Oregon Brewshed® Alliance for the last five years. As hop growers, the Oregon watershed is crucial to our day-to-day operations. As a seventh generation family farm, maintaining the Oregon watershed is crucial to the sustainability of the farm for the next generation. We are hyper-conscious not only of the water we use for irrigation, but also the effect we have on the watersheds via our management practices. This is why we take measures to limit our water inputs via drip irrigation, minimize runoff and erosion with cover cropping and participate in sustainability certification programs such as Salmon Safe to limit our use of inputs that might negatively affect watersheds.
Hops require a significant amount of irrigation to grow, and the quality of that water directly affects the yield and health of the plants. Elevated alkalinity levels in irrigation water can lead to an increase in the soil pH, which can make certain nutrients like zinc, manganese, and iron less available for uptake. Coleman has experienced firsthand the need to treat irrigation water due to poor quality and understand the very real business and environmental costs associated. By designating more river coastlines as Wild & Scenic via the River Democracy Act, we protect our watershed from potential industry related contaminants that could compromise the water quality we depend on to grow our hops.
Yakima Chief Hops – Land use change and water availability are the greatest environmental risks facing the hop industry. Working in partnership with conservation organizations such as Oregon Wild, YCH is helping to invest in watershed protection and restoration programs in hop producing regions to ensure access to clean water for growers, brewers and recreationalists alike. These agroforestry efforts also benefit freshwater ecosystems as well as our communities. Since its inception in 1988, YCH has been rooted in environmental stewardship, with the firm understanding that healthy hops require healthy waterways. YCH values the opportunity to expand our reach by partnering with Oregon Wild on initiatives such as the River Democracy Act, which actively advocates on behalf of our local landscapes and stakeholders.