Flavor that’s
right on the nose.
Our Hop Freshener series simplifies your choice of which beer to enjoy right now. Just read the name and you’ll know exactly what to expect. After all, those dank and piney notes you enjoy so much? That’s really just your nose doing its job, and proof you should trust your senses. Each season, we release a limited edition using different aromatic and flavorful hop combinations to bring out a specific character. Four IPAs, each available just once a year, and all crafted by The Hop Concept, the same team of lifelong brewers behind Port Brewing Company. It’s that simple. Honest, hoppy beers, from the people who know how to make them. So slow down, inhale, and drink fresh.
Our Hop Freshener series simplifies your choice of which beer to enjoy right now. Just read the name and you’ll know exactly what to expect. Each season, we release a limited edition using different aromatic and flavorful hop combinations to bring out a specific character. All IPAs and all crafted by The Hop Concept, the same team of lifelong brewers behind Port Brewing Company.
Select any beer below to learn more.
Dank
& Sticky
India Pale Ale
Our inaugural release boasts aromas of citrus, and dank, resinous pine. As the flavor opens, huge notes of stonefruit and dank resin give way to a juicy malt backbone and drying hop bitterness on the finish.
Availability
Seasonal, February 2015
Alc. by Vol.
8.5%
Hops Used
Columbus, Chinook, Centennial, Exp. 05256, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Comet
Citrus
& Piney
India Pale Ale
Brewed with Orange Zest
Bold orange peel and honey aromas with a faint hint of bready malt define this IPA. The citrus and piney are both on full display, with tangerine and grapefruit notes that lead to a crisp spicy finish.
Availability
Seasonal, April 2015
Alc. by Vol.
8.5%
Hops Used
Exp. 06277, Chinook, Centennial, Azacca, Amarillo, Exp. 05256, Simcoe, Citra
Lemon
& Grassy
India Pale Ale
Brewed with Lemon Zest
Our summer IPA features tangy, floral hops on the nose with aromas of fresh-cut grass and lemon peel. On first sip, tangelo and lemon zest burst through with emerging hints of spice from the hops, all balanced by a faint caramel malt backbone.
Availability
Seasonal, August 2015
Alc. by Vol.
8.5%
Hops Used
Galena, Brewers Gold, Comet, Lemon Drop, Nelson, Sorachi Ace
Tropical
& Juicy
India Pale Ale
Brewed with Grapefruit Juice
Aromas of floral citrus and mango dominate this release. While the flavor leads with a burst of bright papaya, pineapple and tangerine, and finishes with hints of spice from the hops and a clean, sweet malt undertone.
Availability
Seasonal, November 2015
Alc. by Vol.
8.5%
Hops Used
Amarillo, Cascade, Citra, Nelson, Mosaic, Exp. 06277, Azacca