Brews
This year, we'll invite 20 (more than ever before) of the top microbreweries from the Pacific Northwest and northern California to participate in our festival. Try all the Fresh Hop Ales (and ambers, hefeweizens, stouts and more), plus food, wine, homebrew demos, a cigar tent & dancin' in the streets to bands Handful of Luvin' and Slideshow!
Pro-Brewer Fresh Hop Ale Competition
For a brew to be considered a "fresh hop ale" for the festival, it must be produced with hops that were picked no longer than 24 hours prior to brewing. At the fest, breweries compete for first, second and third place "fresh hop ale" as well as a "most pours" award to crown the crowd favorite. Local & expert judges meet just prior to the festival to rate the beers on appearance, aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste, using the Beer Judge Certicfication Program (BJCP) criteria. A "most pours" award crowns the crowd favorite after the event. Vote with your tastebuds...
2009 Winners
 Snipes and Laughing Dog |
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Nominate a Brewery
Do you have a favorite brew that you would like to see featured at a future Fresh Hop Ale Festival? Nominate the brewery using our suggestion form below!
