Green Dragon's Hop Diddly

Green Dragon's Hop Diddly, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A super floral, citrusy IPA from Green Dragon. My favorite for the day.

Deschutes Portland Pub's Fresh Hop Mirror Pond

#Beer 2: Deschutes Portland Pub's Fresh Hop Mirror Pond, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Like the "non-fresh hops" variety, only with more flowery nuances from the hop.

Yummy!

Lucky Lab's Mutt

Lucky Lab's Mutt, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A fresh hop ale made from the hops of local, backyard growers in Portland. Every year Lucky Lab hosts a harvest party where everyone brings in their hops and contributes to the brew.

It's a mutt, since no one knows what kind of hops went into it.

While I love the idea, I have to say that I didn't really love the beer. It had a strong bitter start and a watery finish. It was like a hoppy farmhouse ale.