We, at the academy, have canvassed the hop industry and cross checked this with our cooler, our peers, our customers, and our friends. After much deliberation, ballots were cast, nominees were made, and the winners are: For Lead Actor, Simcoe gives a quiet yet dominant performance with predictable grapefruit and tangerine attributes. And while this work is rock solid, the Lead Actress Idaho 7 truly makes this beer shine thanks to highlights of ripe pineapple and sticky resin. Supporting Actress Centennial offers an anchor to a classic NW profile – an admirable feat. And the winner of Original Screenplay, Hop 692, throws that tradition out the window – with the surprising, impactful notes of tropical fruit and cedar. And of course, none of this could be made possible with the producer (Corporate Ale Yeast) and Director (Rahr 2-Row) – both who tirelessly work behind the scenes and allow all the hops to truly shine. Lastly, we’d like to thank God because he totally gives a shit about all this.
7.0% abv, 58 IBUs