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Deschutes Hop Trip: Compare and contrast

They both drank the fresh hop beer from Deschutes Brewing (in Bend, Oregon) called Hop Trip. One in Pennsylvania, the other in Oregon.

Lew said.

Jon said.

 

Posted: October 1st, 2009 under Beers of conviction, Drinking notes.

3 Responses to “Deschutes Hop Trip: Compare and contrast”

  1. Jon Says:
    October 1st, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    You know I’m an unabashed Deschutes apologist :) . Seriously though, Lew’s review could well be a preview for how it’ll be received this year… I rather liked it, but I did miss the fresh hop aroma from past years.

    I’ll be curious to read your review…

  2. Mario (Brewed For Thought) Says:
    October 2nd, 2009 at 12:26 am

    There goes Lew, the established generation coming the the East Coast, always wanting bigger, bolder, stronger brews….typical.

    My review is coming up this weekend. A quick preview, I’m with Jon. What can I say, the kids love a sessionable pale ale.

  3. Stan Hieronymus Says:
    October 2nd, 2009 at 5:55 am

    Jon – I didn’t make any tasting notes at GABF, but after reading your two reviews back-to-back (interesting timing) I was left wondering about the power of suggestion. Did I notice an oiliness you two don’t mention because I knew it was fresh hopped?

    Had Great Divide’s fresh hop earlier in the day. Not as oily, more hop flavor and aroma. Would cause me to agree with your agricultural product theory.