Deschutes Hop Trip

Each year around Labor Day, Deschutes brewers high-tail it over the pass to Doug Weather's hop fields near Salem for the harvest. After bagging these aromatic jewels, we hustle back and toss them into the brew kettles within four hours of picking. Our reward: a pale ale with a uniquely bright citrus punch and fall spice. It's something only Deschutes would take past the idle-talk stage. Brewed with Salmon Safe Hops Malt: NW Pale, Extra Special, Cara-Munich, Carapils Hops: Nugget, Centennial, Fresh Crystal