Fresh Hop/Harvest Ales are a wonder to sample, and Threes Brewing Origin Story is no different, featuring Cascade hops from Weathertop Hops.

Threes Brewing Origin Story

STYLE: Harvest Fresh Hop Ale (American Pale Ale)INGREDIENTS: Fresh Cascade Hops from Weathertop FarmsABV: 5.6%IBU: N/AAVAILABILITY: 16oz Cans, Draft (Limited)Stats above taken from the brewery’s can, website, and Untappd.

Appearance

Translucent and burnt yellow/light orange in color with a big, fluffy head.

Aroma

Pine leads off with floral and fruit notes following up.

Taste

Muted citrus note (tangerine), that meets floral and a gentle hint of pine from the aroma.

Mouthfeel

Medium body with a smooth mouthfeel and softer carbonation.

Overall

I did not know it was Cascade when I tasted it, but this expression of it was tasty and intriguing on many levels. While I do not make it out for many Fresh Hop/Harvest releases, I probably should, as it is such a unique way of sampling a specific lot of the featured hop. This could go with various different bar/pub food, but I would prefer to taste these types of beers without any accompaniment.

Cheers and remember:

Life’s a tap…drink up ’til it’s dry.

All music on this show came to us from the now defunct Music Alley.Intro: “Meet Me At The Bar” by The Beer Drinking FoolsOuttro: “Bubblegum and Beer” by The Supersuckers