2026 TAsting Guide
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Corvallis, OR
BrightCider
6% ABVBrightCider is made with a blend of Newtown Pippin heirloom apples and other Northwest varieties. The Newtown Pippin was the apple which defined the palate of new world ciders. Colonists found this apple so remarkable that Thomas Jefferson himself wrote from France during his travels “They have no apples here to compare with our Newtown Pippin.” The BrightCider is fermented cold to slow the fermentation process, retaining the aromatics of this heirloom fruit. The result is our tribute to American heritage cider with a modern Northwest twist.
Tasting Notes: bright, tart, aromaticHuckleberry Cosmic Crisp
8% ABVHip hip belay! This tart, fruity, and wildly craveable Cosmic Crisp® variety won’t leave you hanging. A bountiful blend of huckleberries, blueberries, a dash of cranberry, and Cosmic Crisp® apples will have you ascending to new heights.
Tasting Notes: tart, fruity, huckleberry -
Stevenson, WA
Dark Royale
6.5% ABVDark Royale blends Northwest apples with black currants, offering concentrated aromas of cassis, rose, and black raspberry. Wild yet refined. A regal beast with a bite!
Tasting Notes: black cherry, plum, earthy undertones, bright, tangyGuardian Angel
6.5% ABVGuardian Angel blends Northwest apples with blueberries and pomegranate, celebrating the bounty of summer berries. Deep garnet in color, it is angelic yet rebellious. Tranquility with a twist!
Tasting Notes: brambly berry, fresh fruit, pomegranate, semi-sweet -
Yakima, WA
Fresh Hop Topcutter IPA
6.8% ABV | 90 IBUHop harvest in the Yakima Valley brings a fleeting moment of magic each September - and we're releasing Fresh Hop Topcutter IPA to capture that magic in every sip. Brewed minutes after the fresh Simcoe® hops were picked from our family's farm, this special-edition of our flagship IPA bursts with the signature pine, citrus, and stone fruit character of Topcutter, but with an extra juicy vibrance and resinous depth that only fresh hops can deliver.
Tasting Notes: pine, citrus, stone fruitGreen Rush IPA
6.9% ABV | 50 IBUEvery September brings the Green Rush: the annual influx of brewers and beer lovers to the Yakima Valley to search out the best fresh hops. We've got a front row seat from our family hop farm, and this year, we've again partnered with the legendary Russian River to create a fresh hop IPA that tastes like striking gold - fresh hop gold, that is. This fresh hop West Coast IPA features freshly picked homegrown Simcoe® hops for vibrant aromas of grapefruit, peach, mango, and resin.
Tasting Notes: grapefruit, peach, mango, resin -
Lebanon, OR
The 12 Dreams of Doctor Sardonicus
8.4% ABVInspired by Spirit’s album, this Baltic Porter is the stuff of storied legend, the muse of poets, the nectar of Dark Knights. It’s black as midnight layers of dreamy dark fruits and flavors of chocolate, dripping with the perfume of expresso. A strong, smooth beer with a depth of flavor.
Tasting Notes: dark fruits, chocolate, espressoMurphy’s Law
6.9% ABVGather your favorite mischief makers for this aggressively hopped Irish Red ale – Expect malty notes of toasted bread and toffee, a light floral hop bite, a hint of orange, and a smooth finish. Murphy's Law: what can go wrong will go wrong … you’ve been warned!
Tasting Notes: malt, caramel, toffee, toasted grain -
Beaverton, OR
Cones of Lorien Fresh-hopped Pilsner
5% ABVLight, crisp, bready lager with lemon-lime zest, fresh melon, sweet hay and wildflowers with a touch of spice. 2025 OBA Gold Medal Winner!
Tasting Notes: herbal, sweet hay, FH Lorien wildflowers, Mt. Hood noble hopsQWERTY Fresh Hop IPA
7% ABVA modern take on a NW IPA, not too bitter, clear, loads of fresh Strata hop strawberry aromas and flavors.
Tasting Notes: strawberry, pine, bitter -
Corvallis, OR
Fresh Hop Animal Cookies Hazy IPA
7% ABVStep right up! For the first time ever, the ringmaster of structured hazy IPA has signed fresh hops to the bill. Experience the truly spectacular as we introduce CGX NUVO, a concentrated cryo fresh hop.
Flavor Notes: grapefruit, verdant, feralFresh Hop Sticky Hands IPA
8.1% ABVThe iconic hop experience ale, but slammed with fresh hops! Using fresh-picked Citra hops from Westwood Farms, we cryogenically froze the hop cones and shattered them into the tank, all within a few hours.
Tasting Notes: honeydew, candied pineapple, herbaceous -
Portland, OR
Breakside Fresh Hop Starstruck IPA
6.7% ABV | 61 IBUFresh Hop IPA with Krush Hops from Westwood.
Tasting Notes: Trix cereal, lemongrass, tangerine -
Bend, OR
Fresh Hop Fresh Squeezed IPA
6.4% ABV | 50 IBUThis version of our flagship beer features fresh, unkilned Citra hops from Westwood Farms in Gervais, OR. The hops are incorporated into the brew hours after coming off the bine and impart bright citrus notes to one of Oregon's favorite IPAs.
Tasting Notes: citrus, stone fruit, melon -
Hood River, OR
Killer Lion Fresh Hop IPA
6.7% ABV | 62 IBUFresh Mosaic hops from Mt Angel hop farm in the Willamette Valley lead with pride, lending dewy green, tropic resin and tangerine. Blood orange, tangelo, and fresh bread stalk closely behind, with the earthy scent of Northwest petrichor hanging in the finish.
Tasting Notes: resin, tangerine, fresh bread, petrichorFresh Hop Iowa Bar Fight
6.4% ABV | 65 IBUOur fresh hop version of Iowa comes packed with fistfuls of Strata hops from Coleman Hop Farm in the Willamette Valley, with Simcoe and Mosaic getting into the fray. It’s a sticky, resinous, fun brawl of citrus, resinous tropics, and kind herb.
Tasting Notes: tangelo, fresh cut greenery, grapefruit rind, cannabis, orange, ripe citrus pith, melon, resin, bitterKiller Green
7.3% ABV | 80 IBUIt’s harvest time again! We present for your enjoyment Killer Green, loaded with Centennial hops from Crosby Hop farms. The harvest this year was kind to us. Beautiful cones of vibrant green that push the more juicy aromas of the hop. Be green. Drink Killer Green.
Tasting Notes: raw clover honey, dewy evergreen, ripe orange, pomelo, candied orange peel, blood orange, forest resinRosé Cider
5.9% ABVThis cider is built on a base of pink-fleshed Mountain Rose and Pink Pearl apples and fermented with a super clean white wine yeast. Muscat grape and honeysuckle aromas dominate, while lingonberry and raspberry sorbet notes flirt with your pallet. It’s a cider meant for the sunny days we all yearn for. Leave your blush at home; it’s Rose time.
Tasting Notes: pear blossom, ripe red berry, honeysuckle, muscat grape, light floral, lingonberry, taspberry sorbet -
Chelan, WA
Boundless Blueberry Basil
8.4% ABVThis Boundless Blueberry-Basil is a complex, thought-provoking break from the ordinary. The flavors are stimulating, savory, distinct, and perfectly balanced.
Tasting Notes: blueberry jam, herbal, semi-sweetPineapple Mango
8.4% ABVSummer in a glass. Eternal Sunshine Mango shines with endless refreshment. Subtly sweet with a semi-dry finish. You’ll find this beverage is pure enjoyment!
Tasting Notes: refreshing, bright, semi-dry, mango -
McMinnville, OR
Bountiful IPA
6.9% ABVA brand new Fruited Fresh Hop using 3 additions of Salmon Safe Mosiac Hops from Mt Angel and a fresh blend of Blood Orange, Blackberry and Cranberry. Oh so fresh and fun to drink!
Tasting Notes: fresh citrus, orange, blackberry, tart cranberryDangerous Things Candy Sour
4.5% ABVA beer, a cider, a sour? Our mild prickly pear and cherry sour is dosed with a touch of lime and an extra dose of prickly pear syrup to create a "candy sour".
Tasting Notes: sweet & sour, cherry, prickly pear, lime -
White Salmon, WA
Fresh n’ Chronic
6.9% ABVFresh hops, chronic flavor. We loaded our award-winning Cryo-Chronic IPA with massive amounts of fresh Simcoe hops for a resinous, tropical punch with notes of melon, green tea, and a touch of honey. Smooth, dank, and ridiculously fresh—get it while the hops are hot.
Tasting Notes: fresh hops, tropical fruit, honey, green tea, resin, melonHead Stash
6.6% ABVBrewed with fresh Simcoe hops, this IPA is full-bodied, resinous, and piney. Citrus flavors of orange and grapefruit mingle with a light malt sweetness. Inhale deeply to experience the bold, dank aroma of this year’s crop. Supplies are limited, so make sure you find a good hiding spot...your roommate that dropped out last semester won’t be able to help himself when he finds your Head Stash.
Tasting Notes: pine, tropical fruit, pineapple, grapefruit zest, pine -
Hood River, OR
Fresh Hop Lórien Pils
5.2% ABVLike meadow wildflowers in the breeze, Lórien is a celebration of the season. This fresh hopped West Coast Pils is crisp, yet floral, bold while delicate. A balanced beer conditioned on fresh picked whole Lórien cones to highlight the hop magic. In case you weren't already intrigued.... Lórien (AKA Lothlórien) is named for the Elven woodland in Middle-Earth where the Galadhrim prepare their resistance against Sauron in The Lord of the Rings. Rock on J.R.R. Tolkien Fans, Rock on.
Tasting Notes: elven woodland, fresh melon, wildflowersFresh Hop Citra IPA
6.8% ABVFresh Citra hops impart a fascinating blend of lime and tropical fruit aroma to this golden IPA, creating a nose only obtainable from this unique hop at harvest time.
Tasting Notes: fresh lemon, honeydew melon, summer garden basil -
Astoria, OR
Fresh IPA
6.4% ABVWith over 600lbs of fresh Comet from Coleman Agriculture, Fresh IPA (2026) has been finely tuned and perfectly calibrated to go well with the end of summer, the beginning of the hop harvest, shorter days, longer nights, an increase in spiders, and a decrease in sunburns.
Tasting Notes: bright, piney, freshFresh Hop Fields of Green
7.2% ABVWe make Fields of Green when we feel like it, and every batch is different. That way it’s always FRESH. But it’s never as FRESH as this year’s FRESH HOP Fields of Green. We picked up a truckload of Fresh Vista Hops from McKay Farms in Independence, Oregon
Tasting Notes: bright, ripe stone fruit, citrus -
Hood River, OR
Fresh Hop Luminosa Hazy IPA
6.4% ABV | IBU 18Brewed with Fresh, Salmon Safe Strata hops from Coleman Farms this Hazy IPA pours with a soft, inviting haze, bursting with bright aromas of peach lemonade and strawberry jam over notes of pine and toasted cereal. Gently sweet on the palate with minimal bitterness, it delivers a smooth, fruit-forward finish.
Tasting Notes: peach lemonade, strawberry jam, pine, toasted cerealSession Japanese Rice Lager
5% ABV | IBU 12Built for precision and effortless drinkability, this lager is refined and refreshing. The addition of rice lightens the body and sharpens the finish, creating a dry, ultra-clean profile. The Japanese Sorachi Ace—with its distinct lemon zest and herbal character—gives a subtle nod to Japan, while Tettnang hops layer in soft noble spice and balanced bitterness. The result is bright, smooth, and elegantly focused Japanese Rice Lager.
Tasting Notes: crisp, dry, lemon zest, herbal, spicy -
Portland, OR
Freshtoberfest Lager
5.7% ABV | IBU 28Traditional Oktoberfest malt character meets fresh Tettnang hops from Goschie Farms, bringing bright fresh hop aroma to this crisp, golden lager.
Tasting Notes: crisp, malty, golden lagerSodbusted Simcoezilla IPA
6.2% ABV | 66 IBUWe picked these beautiful fresh Simcoe hops from Lakeside Ranches in the Willamette Valley.
Tasting Notes: citrus, fresh hops
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Portland, OR
Insatiable Fresh Hop IPA
6.5% ABV | IBU 55Insatiable Fresh Hop IPA showcases Fresh Centennial hops, grown just 40 miles from the brewery at Goschie Farms. These hops are picked at peak freshness and raced to the brew kettle to be used immediately. This IPA has a clean, dry malt profile and a moderate bitterness with notes of lemon, honeydew, and fresh cut grass.
Tasting Notes: honeydew, lemon zest, cedarFresh Hop Robot Panda Hazy IPA
6.2% ABV | IBU 40Hopworks perennial favorite Robot Panda Hazy IPA has been fresh hop-ified. Fresh Amarillo hops from Crosby Farms bring intense orange and tangerine notes to the party. This compliments Panda’s aromas and flavors of papaya, pineapple, mango, and spruce.
Tasting Notes: spruce, papaya, pineapple -
Hood River, OR
Fill Your Cup Soft IPA
5.3% ABVFill Your Cup Soft IPA is packed full of Coleman Farms Oregon Chinook. Fully saturated hop flavor, restrained bitterness and a pillowy, soft mouthfeel. A tropical cornucopia, bursting out of the glass!
Tasting Notes: guava, peach, citrus, underripe tropicalTime Lapse WCIPA
7.1% ABVTime Lapse a West Coast IPA cuts across your pallet aggressively but unobtrusively. Strata fresh hops from Coleman Farms in Oregon really makes this WCIPA shine bright.
Tasting Notes: pine, orange julius, fresh, dank -
Portland, OR
Misty Mountain Fresh Hop IPA
6.7% ABVClean west coast IPA loaded with fresh pungent Citra hops from Coleman Farms. Get it during the only time of year when fresh hops are here.
Tasting Notes: mango, grapefruit, melonCh-Ch-Ch Cherry Blonde
4.7% ABVLight blonde ale with a striking red color from all the cherry we added to this brew. Complemented with lime to give a slightly tart profile without being sour.
Tasting Notes: cherry, lime -
Hood River, OR
McCurdy Farms Pear & Pinot Cider
6.9% ABVOur Estate Pear and Pinot Noir grapes are co-fermented into a bright delicious light and crisp CIDER enjoyable with savory meals or while sitting on the porch visiting with friends.
Tasting Notes: Pinot Noir berry, bright pearMcCurdy Farms Old World Blend Apple Cider
6.5% ABVSemi-dry blend of estate grown and produced Newtown Pippen and Astrachan apples make this CIDER a go-to favorite clean and easy drinking apple cider.
Tasting Notes: juicy heirloom apples -
Portland, OR
Fresh Hops Fresh Outta Portland IPA
7.3% ABV | 69 IBUBrewed with 100lbs of fresh Goschie and Westward Farm Strata hops per batch (we blended together 7 batches) that were nitrogen frozen and put directly into the packaging tank. Pale and Vienna malt offer a medium body and a clean white head.
Tasting Notes: fresh Strata hops, tropical, passionfruit, resin, dankFresh Hop ReFresh Hazy IPA
6.3% ABV | 33 IBUA big aggressively hopped Hazy IPA, with golden color and loads of hop aroma and flavor, 100lbs of fresh harvested Comet hops from Crosby Hop Farms. Combined with high protein grains and some yeast leave this beer cloudy and even sometimes opaque.
Tasting Notes: zesty citrus, grapefruit, grass -
Government Camp, OR
Stratafied Fresh Hop IPA
7.2% ABV | 40 IBUFresh Strata in the kettle and in the fermentation gives a strong aroma of citrus and classic freshy flavor. Smells like the cones coming off the picker!
Tasting Notes: citrus, hopsBlueberry Lemon Sour
5.7% ABVWe use a saison yeast for this kettle sour, and then add loads of blueberries and a touch lemon to the fermentation. Crisp and fruity!
Tasting Notes: blueberry, lemon -
Hood River, OR
Tropical Hazy IPA
6.3% ABVPouring a glowing, vibrant marigold with a cream like foam, this Hazy IPA opens with a rush of tangy passion fruit and ripe pineapple. The flavor delivers on that tropical promise, adding a smooth, custard-like mango richness to the palate. With restrained bitterness and a clean, luscious finish, the vibrant and tropical fruit flavors truly sing.
Tasting Notes: pineapple, mango, passionfruitPumpkin Bier
7.3% ABVEach batch of pFriem Pumpkin Bier is made with fresh pumpkin and real spices in addition to the standard malt and hops. That’s why every pint is overflowing with aromas of vanilla, notes of cinnamon and touch of caramel. We think you’ll agree that it’s just as flavorful as mom’s pumpkin pie and there’s no baking required.
Tasting Notes: fresh ground spice, fluffy pumpkin pie -
Portland, OR
Pumpkin Spice
6% ABVNostalgic autumnal spice notes, balanced apple, classic medium-sweet finish, and a satisfying upgrade to everyone’s favorite fall drink.
Tasting Notes: cinnamon, clove, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, pumpkin pieImperial Blackberry Lime
8.4% ABVAn unapologetically bold cider that brings together the deep, dark fruit of Northwest blackberries with a punch from real lime juice. Fermented with fresh, NW apples, it strikes a perfect balance between jammy richness & bright acidity.
Tasting Notes: ripe blackberry, fresh lime juice -
Clackamas, OR
Strawberry Rhubarb
6.5% ABVStrawberry forward with a tart rhubarb finish with juicy sharp notes of citrus.
Tasting Notes: sweet, tart, crisp, juicyRainbow Sherbet
6.5% ABVCreamy and citrusy with notes of pineapple, raspberry and orange.
Tasting Notes: sweet, tart, crisp, juicy -
Portland, OR
Falcon Quest West Coast IPA
6.5% ABV | 85 IBUFalcon Quest soars with bright citrus, ripe tropical fruit, and resin. Layers of grapefruit zest and pine ride a crisp malt backbone. Finishes clean, bold, and endlessly drinkable.
Tasting Notes: tropical, resin, citrusCzech Style Pilsner
4.8% ABV | 18 IBUThis lager is carefully step-mashed and traditionally hopped, making for a bright, crisp, and satisfyingly balanced lager.
Tasting Notes: fresh bread, lemon peel, floral -
Tualatin, OR
Strata S.M.A.S.H.
6.8% ABV | 50 IBUWest Coast S.M.A.S.H (single malt and single hop) IPA brewed and dry-hopped with fresh Strata from Indie Hops. Ruby red grapefruit with a dank finish.
Tasting Notes: grapefruit, dankLuminosa Livin’
5.5% ABV | 43 IBUJuicy pale bursting with tropical fruit lemonade flavors from Indie Hops' fresh Luminosa. No pine, all juice.
Tasting Notes: fresh fruit, smooth -
Sunriver, OR
Fuzztail Hefeweizen w/ Luminosa
5% ABV | 20 IBUThis version of our multiple award-winning American hefeweizen features freshly harvested Luminosa hops, provided to us by our friends at Coleman Agriculture Alluvial Farm in Independence, OR. Drenched in liquid sunshine, these amazing freshies drop huge notes of candied orange peel, peach-mango lemonade, and grandma’s boysenberry jam. Hops: Fresh Luminosa, Chinook, Luminosa
Tasting Notes: liquid sunshine, peach-mango lemonade, orange CrushFresh Hop Stomp WCIPA w/ Strata
6.6% ABV | 58 IBUThis version of our award-winning Stomp WC IPA features freshly harvested Strata hops, provided to us by our friends at Coleman Hop Farms in Independence, OR. These amazing freshies drop huge notes of ripe pineapple, berry dankness, and bright citrus medley.
Tasting Notes: ripe pineapple, berry dankness, bright citrus -
Bend, OR
Strawberry Passionfruit
6.5% ABVSweet strawberry meets bright, tropical passionfruit in this juicy, refreshing cider. Bursting with fruity flavor and just the right amount of tartness, it’s like summer in a can.
Tasting Notes: strawberry, passionfruitBlackberry Agave Lime
6.5% ABVJuicy blackberry, smooth agave, and a bright splash of lime come together in this bold, refreshing cider. Tart, tropical, and just a little sweet—it’s a seriously crushable twist on cider.
Tasting Notes: blackberry, agave, lime -
Redmond, OR
Journey to a New Strata-Sphere Fresh Hop IPA
7% ABV | 35 IBUPrepare to experience a flavorful journey that only takes place once a year! Fresh hops are not dried prior to brewing which creates a unique flavor including lower bitterness and an earthy profile. Strata hops add a sweet and citrus aroma with a taste of tropical fruit. Journey to a New Strata-Sphere Fresh Hop IPA will take you and your taste buds to a new stratosphere!
Tasting Notes: earthyOne-Way Ticket Helles Lager
5% ABV | 18 IBUOne-Way Ticket Helles Lager features Spalt Select hops from
Crosby Hops. This German-style lager embraces perfect balance
with inviting notes of rich bread dough, crisp cracker, and warm
grain while noble hops add fresh green hay and subtle spice. Enjoy a soft, yet lively finish to this timeless brew.
Tasting Notes: bread, fresh green hay, subtle spice
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