Douglas Champaigne: Can’t find enough HF IPAs in my part of NC.
Alan H is drinking a Thundercone Fresh Hop IPA (2026) by McMenamins at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall
More lite bodied than past vintages… Crisp and piney w/ a hoppy bitterness in the finish… Notes of green hops, fresh cut grass, and a touch of citrus… 🍻
Purchased at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall
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Alan H is drinking a Tropical Tomb by Fort George Brewery at Alan’s Fridge
This has aged well… Rich BA notes… Notes of BA remnants, cocoa, coconut, pineapple, and toasty… Just as good, if not better than my first sampling… 🍻
Purchased at Tall Trees Taphouse
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Alan H is drinking a Chonk: Confetti Cake by Drekker Brewing Company at Charlais Castle
Satisfying the sweet tooth… A sweet purée of berries… Picking up raspberries, blueberries, milk lactose, and a touch of lime… 🍻#HappyLaborDay
Purchased at Capitol HWY Market
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Alan H is drinking a Fresh Hop Volatile Substance 2026 by Von Ebert Brewing at Wildwood Taphouse
Top 10 in my FH list… Presents crisp, hoppy, and piney… A solid WC Freshie! 🍻
Purchased at Wildwood Taphouse
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Alan H: Douglas C. - It is truly an experience, living in a hop growing region; WA, ID, & OR account for the majority of the US Hop production… 🍻
A solid IPA… Crisp and bitter piney hop resins… Drying lemony finish… Notes of pine straw, piney conifer, orange blossom, and stone fruit… 🍻 Hops: Citra, Centennial and Simcoe. 7.5% ABV.
Purchased at Prime Tap House - Tanasbourne