I just recently received an email from Brau Brothers. They are almost ready to brew this year's fresh hop ale. What will it be called? Hundred Yard Dash.
Some of you may be asking, "What's a fresh hop ale?" Well, most hops used in beer have been dried, which preserves them for a much longer period of time than if left "wet". This results in less hop spoilage for brewers. A fresh hop ale (a.k.a. wet hop ale) uses hop cones picked directly from the bine and added immediately to the boil without drying. It has to be done quickly to preserve the "fresh" hop flavors and aromas.
The Brau brewery grows hops on their own estate (along with some 2-row barley) and use them to make this once-a-year ale. "Hundred Yard Dash" is not just a clever name. Apparently, the hop bines are that distance from the brew kettle. They pick the hops as they're brewing and run them to the kettle.
What's really great is that Brau Brothers will actually brew enough this year to bottle and distribute it. They figure they should be able to bottle under 2000 cases. There's a chance it will sell fast, but at least more people will get a chance to try it this year because of the bottles. I know I'll be looking for it in the local liquor stores!
Check out the Hundred Yard Dash profile provided by Brau Brothers:
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