Bridgeport Hop Harvest

Hop Harvest, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

There are many varieties of "fresh hop" beers, so it's hard to lump them all into one category. Hop Harvest, from Bridgeport is one of my favorites, and is more along the lines of an IPA than a pale ale or anything else.

The hops are busting out, and far more complex than one normally gets.

ABV: 6.56%

Cascade Brewing Funk II

Funk II, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Sour beer directly from the wooden barrel. It didn't have as much carbonation as the keg beer, but was yummy, nonetheless!

Cascade Brewing Noyeaux

Noyeaux, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A yummy sour ale from Portland's newest brewpub, the Cascade Brewing Barrel House.

MacTarnahan's Lipstinger

Lipstinger, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Beer brewed with peppercorns?

Yes. And done well. The peppercorn represents just a tiny little tingle on your tongue, a lip stinger, if you will.

I was surprised at how (to borrow a horrible word from an even more horrible beer) drinkable it was.

HUB Ace of Spades IPA

Ace of Spades IPA, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Some delicious Imperial IPA from HUB.

All hopped out and shit.

ABV: 9.5%

Pyramid Juggernaut Red Ale

Juggernaut Red Ale, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

A decent red ale.

New Old Lompoc Centennial IPA

Centennial IPA, originally uploaded by Ben McLeod.

Pretty good, but it has tastes maltier and less hoppy (or maybe just a higher ABV) than their regular IPA.