Where in the beer world? 09.26.11

Where in the beer world?

Think you know where in the beer world this photo was taken?

Please leave your answer as a comment.

A hint: Those are pumpkins in the foreground, untrellised hops behind them and hop trellises in the background.

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Remember this is a food product

This sign hangs (on several walls) at the Segal Hop Ranch in Grandview, Washington (Yakima Valley).

Brace yourself for Pretty in Pink beers

Second Shift Hibiscus Wit

Just how much longer until Hibiscus Wit is declared an official World Beer Style?

MateVeza Morpho Herbal Ale is the latest yerba mate beer from MateVeza and pours a distinct shade of pink. I’m wondering if Hamburger Mary’s in Chicago will bring its Hibiscus Wit to the Great American Beer Festival next week. There are several others breweries that use a measure of hibiscus in the recipe, although it’s hard to imagine any of their beers during out pinker than 2nd Shift Hibiscus Wit (pictured above as it was poured at the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival in June).

Hibiscus adds a nice herbal note to a wit beer, at least when its used well. But it’s the color that could make hibiscus beers the next Blue Moon White Pink.

And of course I’ll be hoping this paves the way for purple beers.

Prickly Pear Wit - New Mexico State Fair