We break down Sunriver Brewing Company's 2020 release calendar, so you don't have to.
Only a handful of days remain before 2019 takes its exit before 2020 enters. In its wake, 2019 takes not only the year in review but also the decade. That hasn’t stopped award-winning brewery, Sunriver Brewing Company, from strategizing for 202 with a lineup of beers that rivals those from 2019. So consider the following upcoming releases as part of your next grocery trip or, for the fortunate ones, your next trip to Sunriver Brewing Company.
Year Round *unless indicated, available in 12-ounce cans and draft.
Except for Deseo Mexican Lager, Sunriver Brewing Company is ensuring your favorite, year-round releases are available on draft or at your nearest bottle shop and grocery store. What this means is that fans of Fuzztail, Rippin, Vicious Mosquito, Cocoa Cow, or the newly indoctrinated Deseo; can enjoy more of what you like. Breaking it down, here are brief descriptions, ABV (alcohol by volume) and IBU (international bittering units) if this is your first time introduced to Sunriver Brewing Company.
Fuzztail Hefeweizen.5%. 20 IBU
Fuzztail is an American style hefeweizen that’s light and easy drinking, yet compelling. A hand selected blend of NW hops give this hazy wheat beer a crisp citrus finish with notes of grapefruit and lemon. This brew can be summed up in one word….refreshing.
Rippin Northwest Ale.6%. 50 IBU
Amazing dank hop flavor of an ipa, but the easy drinking nature of a pale ale is the greatness behind this ambiguous brew. Hefty whirlpool additions of citra, mosaic and amarillo® hops make this unique ale burst with ripe tropical fruit, freshly squeezed citrus and resinous pine. The finish is distinctly clean, crisp and hoppy, with a restrained bitterness.
Vicious Mosquito. 7%. 70 IBU
“Vicious” is Sunriver Brewing Company’s flagship West Coast styled India Pale Ale. The heavy handed use of the finest Northwest hops define this pungent, resinous brew. This hop attack is coming at you like the vicious mosquitos at our nearby Cascade Mountains.
The Cocoa Cow is our interpretation of a classic milk stout but with the addition of roasted Ghana cocoa nibs. Milk sugar and caramel malt build the rich, full body of this brew, with mild roasted notes coming from two varieties of chocolate malt. Have some dessert today - just make sure it's served in a glass!
Deseo Mexican Lager *only available on draft
New from 2019, Sunriver Brewing Company is organizing their limited releases into three series; Haze Factory (a blend of Hazy India Pale Ales) and Also Limited (composed of West Coast-style India Pale Ales, Fruit beers, and garden beers), and Double IPA Factory.
We love hops, plain and simple. Sunriver Brewing Company has cultivated years of relationships with hop growers. We walk the hop fields each fall and then hand-select only the finest Pacific Northwest varieties. The end result of this process is presented in our limited release IPAs and double IPAs.
Breaking it down here's what you have to look forward to in 2020.
Haze Factory *available in both draft and 16-ounce cans
As part of a three-part, limited-edition series of releases; Sunriver Brewing Company is happy to release 12 Hazy India Pale Ales. If you're of the mind, there are 12 months in the year, then you're on the right track regarding how frequently the brewery will release a unique Hazy IPA. Details are scant but the brewery has confirmed the following names, in order of release, starting January 2020 and concluding December 2020:
Next Level, Emotional Support Peacock, Popular Demand, Formerly Known As, Everything's Right, Hugs and Flip Flops, The Life Above, Hawaiian Haze, Turtle In The Clouds, Zero Hour, Secret Galaxy Flight, and Vermont Vacation.
When comparing 2019's breakout IPA Factory series, we see the carry-over from 2019 are:
Emotional Support Peacock. 7%. 40 IBU. *2019
This hazy juice bomb delivers a brilliant display of tropical hop character. Vibrant notes of passionfruit, melon, citrus and papaya leap from this brew.
HOPS: Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, Citra Cryo, Mosaic Cryo
Hawaiian Haze.6.4%. 48 IBU. *2019
This POG inspired hazy IPA combines barley, malted wheat and flaked oats with an abundance of juicy hops. The end result is smooth, easy drinking and ridiculously tropical.
HOPS: Galaxy, Citra, Mandarina Bavaria, Lotus
Other Ingredients: Passionfruit, Tangerine, Guava
Vermont Vacation.6.8%. 40 IBU *2019
This hazy IPA combines barley, malted wheat and flaked oats with an abundance of juicy hops. A distinctly hoppy brew, Vermont throws a lush melon character, with background notes of citrus and pineapple.
HOPS: Citra, Huell Melon, El Dorado, Sultana
Double IPA Factory *only on draft
Back from 2019, the Double IPA Factory pays homage to both hazy and West Coast-style Double India Pale Ales. Breaking it down and in order, look for the following six releases, with a different one released two months after the previous. Note, we have provided the descriptions, ABV (alcohol by volume), and IBU of any releases which have been carried over to 2020 from 2019.
We brought the big guns to this resinous party - Simcoe, Amarillo and Mosaic hops all make a big appearance. This double IPA is hopped to the max with layers of earthy pine oil, dank tropical fruit, fresh citrus and blueberries. A moderately malty backbone supports hopping rates of nearly 8 pounds per barrel.
Parkes and Wreck Hazy Double India Pale Ale. 8.2%. 70 IBU. *2019
This big, hazy brew is an homage to Steve Parkes, instructor at the American Brewers Guild. Parkes and Wreck is brewed with British pale malt, Barbarian ale yeast and a ton of juicy, dank hops.
8th Anniversary
Tangible Power
Mele Kalikimaka
Also Limited *avaialble on draft only
Finally, the brewery is set to release the following Pale Ales, India Pale Ales, and Winter Ales; as part of the brands Also Limited series. Look for the following, in order starting in January, each month throughout 2020.
Keep Oregon Green IPA, Cryosaurus IPA, Howdy! IPA, T'Rippin Tangerine NW Pale Ale, Missing Link IPA, Electric Avenue Session IPA, Sounds Like Summer Garden Ale, Bondi Beach Party Pale Ale, Green Initiative Fresh Hop IPA, D'Kine Fresh Hop IPA, Shred Winter Ale, and Cousin Eddie's Leisure Suit IPA.
Of those in the list, the following were released in 2019.
Green Initiative Fresh Hop IPA. 6.5%. 55 IBU. *2019
Strata is a recent graduate of the OSU Aroma Hop Breeding Program. Formerly OR-X331, Strata throws intense flavors of passionfruit, candied grapefruit, strawberry and cannabis.
D'Kine Fresh Hop IPA.6.5%. 60 IBU *2019
This fresh hop IPA uses over 100 pounds of fresh Mosaic hops provided by our friends at B.T. Loftus Ranches in Yakima, WA. These unique "wet" hops provide layers of tropical fruit, citrus, salted blueberry and earthy-pine flavors. Enjoy this once a year hop harvest brew!
For more information on Sunriver Brewing Company, their beers, their bars, and how to follow the next release, visit https://www.sunriverbrewingcompany.com/
About Sunriver Brewing Company
Sunriver Brewing Company’s pub in the Village at Sunriver opened to rave reviews in the summer of 2012. Recognizing that the original pub would not accommodate demand, a 13,000-square foot building was purchased in the Business Park in 2014. Since that time, Sunriver Brewing Company has garnered many national and international awards for their craft beer. In February of 2016, Sunriver opened its second pub location on Galveston Avenue in Bend Oregon. The year of 2017 included a major national accomplishment with winning Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival.
