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Regional Sales Manager Southwest @yakimachief

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THE HOPS MUST BE CRAZY | HAZY IPA | 6.5% ABV

The Hops Must Be Crazy is a limited-edition Hazy IPA brewed in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops, OC Brewery, Chopper One Brewing and Capital Craft Beer Academy.

The star of the show? HBC 1183, an experimental hop that has never been used outside the USA, alongside Nectaron HyperBoost, which has never before been used in South Africa. Both were made possible by Yakima Chief Hops.

Pilsner Malt | Chit | Spelt | Oats
HBC 1183 | Nectaron HyperBoost | CryoPop
WHC Thiol Unleashed | 6.5% ABV

Tasting Notes:
An immediate burst of vivid, juicy tropical fruit, with guava, passion fruit pulp, sweet pineapple and pink grapefruit zest taking centre stage. Waves of fleshy stone fruit, including peach and apricot, blend with a subtle herbal and berry complexity from HBC 1183, balancing the intense tropical punch of Nectaron HyperBoost.

Medium-low bitterness with a smooth, resinous oiliness that lingers on the tongue. A clean, drying finish without any astringent green hop bite. The smooth mouthfeel is complemented by a subtle nuttiness from the chit and spelt malts.

This is a very limited and very special beer.

The Hops Must Be Crazy will be available exclusively on tap at Capital Craft Beer Academy, with a limited number of 440ml cans available directly from OC Brewery.

🍻 Launch: Saturday, 10 October at 13:00
📍 Capital Craft Beer Academy, Menlo Park by @hopcreeper

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A deep exploration into advanced hop products led to Mcilhenney Brewing’s head brewer (and longtime fan of New Zealand hops) crafting a new West Coast IPA that’s now his favorite to drink on a regular basis...and the #SDBeer of the Week! Click the link in our bio (www.sandiegobeer.news) for the story behind All Gas, No Brakes!

#sdbeernews #sandiego #beer #craftbeer by @hopcreeper

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3 months ago

This week I collaborated with Luke @hopcreeper from @YakimaChief to create a new Hazy IPA with experimental hop pellets that have never been used in San Diego before. This beer, which will be named “Experiment 1183,” showcases the HBC 1183 variety that contains off the charts levels of citrus and tropical flavors as well as undertones of berry.

Draft and cans will be available in a few weeks so that you can try the newest hop variety hitting the market only from Chula Vista Brewery. by @hopcreeper

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5 months ago

The #SDBeer of the Week is one of SIX collaboration beers Harland Brewing’s team produced specifically for Tuesday’s SAN DIEGO BEER NEWS AWARDS. Click the link in our bio (www.sandiegobeer.NEWS) to read all about it as well as five mega-collabs involving dozens of local breweries!

#sdbeernews #sdbeernewsawards #sandiego #craftbeer by @hopcreeper

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7 months ago

Making the relationships between the fields and the brewhouses grow stronger. by @hopcreeper

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3 years ago

Building friendships between hop growers and brewers, even during a mini snow storm in Tombstone. taken in Tombstone Historic District by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago

The whole gang loves the yarn ball. Thinking about all the amazing trips this year and all the friends that make them possible. by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago

Had such an awesome time in MexiCali for @copabaja with @lozafarms @victorxa_ @rodrigopplancarte ! The beers, hospitality, and friends made were amazing! Stoked to be back soon. by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago

It’s sad when the pickers go quiet, but always awesome to remember the crazy time we all had at harvest. by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago

Feels like the days have been going by faster than what my mind can keep up with lately. A quick snippet of the time with the whole fam in Yak. by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago

Miss walking the fields already. Hanging out with these HBCs was badass. #hopharvest2022 @perraultfarms taken in Toppenish, Washington by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago

Had such a great birthday weekend in San Diego with family, friends, beaches, and beers! Extremely grateful for everyone sending wishes and love ❤️ taken in San Diego, California by @hopcreeper

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4 years ago