Deschutes Chasin' Freshies Fresh Hop IPA 2021: Collaboration with Bitburger. Crafted with Triumph + Cashmere Hops.
6 % ABV, 50 IBU, Deschutes Brewing, Bend, OR.
Clear, with a slight chill haze, bright golden, slim white head.
In the nose: Bold, citrus and pine, with a slice of tropical on the side. Fresh and grassy.
In the mouth: More fresh and lively hoppiness graces the palate. Low bitterness. Soft-ish, light bodied, easy drinking. Waves of citrusy flavors, lemon, orange, as well as other, as yet unidentified fruits, pass over the tongue and down the throat.
This is not a surprising outcome for a collaboration with a German brewer known for its pilsner. It's not what I look for in a fresh hop IPA, when I really want to enjoy an American IPA with bolder hop expression. But this is what it is, and it is good, no matter how much I want it to be something else.
From fresh picked to fridge ready, seize the day with every sip of this fresh hop IPA featuring notes of honeydew melon and tropical passionfruit.
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