Episode #159: Deschutes Hop Henge Experimental IPA

The second Deschutes show in a row! This time, Chris tastes their Double IPA “Hop Henge” which uses Citra, Centennial, and an unnamed experimental hop variety.

Breweries and Beers

Deschutes Hop Henge IPA

1. From "Wes Skidgel" :

   It was great meeting you and seeing the store. It’s a great place, and I definitely will be back. When I heard you trying describe the term “oniony” in how it relates to beer, something popped into my head. Sometimes when I’m eating a good tangy guacamole I’ll get a piece of onion and it will taste how I think you described it; bright, acidic, almost fruit like, and actually somewhat refreshing. Does that sound close to what you’re getting at?

   January 13, 2013 at 2:23 pm
2. From "Mike Ryder" :

   He can’t remember…did you see him dump the beer onto himself?? A few too many in a row there eh Chris? lol, love how you don’t edit the fun stuff out!!
   I can’t wait to come visit, just have to plan a road trip from Grand Rapids….

   January 13, 2013 at 7:01 pm
3. From "Patrick Johnson" :

   Love seeing the NW Beers reviewed. Fantastic as always Chris! Can’t wait to see a little video (hopefully) of the new store.

   January 13, 2013 at 11:49 pm
4. From "Russ Perry Jr" :

   Is the Hop Henge actually sold here? In all the joyous news about Deschutes finally being distributed here, I haven’t seen whether the bombers like this, or Abyss, or Dissident, etc, might also be available here.

   @Mike: Grand Rapids? Bring beer!

   January 14, 2013 at 11:26 am
5. From "Chris" :

   Yep, Hop Henge is available, and will be at the store on Wednesday for our Deschutes event!

   January 14, 2013 at 1:31 pm
6. From "rich" :

   There are three beers:
   Great beers
   Good beers
   Beers I wouldn’t drink again

   January 14, 2013 at 4:16 pm
7. From "Mike Ryder" :

   @Russ: I will bring anything anybody wants…it is nice living near Founders, Vivant, Bell’s, etc and having access to all these Michigan beers, but I think Michigan liquor laws keep a lot of good beer out too!! For instance, a bunch of less beer-like states got Westy 12 when it released and Michigan got zero!

   January 14, 2013 at 7:42 pm
8. From "Russ Perry Jr" :

   @Chris: I obviously didn’t make it Wednesday, but I may stop in again 2/2, since I’ll be at the Revolution Brewery 3rd anniversary party not too far away.

   @Mike: Sorry no Westy 12 made it to MI, but it’s not like I got any of it despite being in state that DID, dang. Don’t tempt me to ask you to mule beer, heh. Luckily you mentioned brewers whose stuff is available here, so I can remain a gentleman and not a harsh taskmaster.

   January 18, 2013 at 11:21 am