From farm to glass, Fort George pays tribute to its farmers with the release of Farmers’ Annuary

image courtesy Fort George Brewery

Since the beginning of time, there has always been farming. It’s been the subject of film, written and spoken word, and continues to play a central role in politics. Focussing on beer, without farmers we wouldn’t have the hops or malt needed to make this most refreshing and warming of beverages. And it’s the workhorse motivating Astoria's storied brewery, Fort George Brewing. 

Brewed as a love letter for the farmers, Farmers’ Annuary recognizes the growers who make Fort George possible. Brewed with ingredients from the Willamette Valley and the shoreline of Columbia River, Farmers’ Annuary uses “Estate Grown Centennial and Amarillo“ hops. The result is a beer that imbues the exhilarated spirit of West Coast-style India Pale Ales, while showcasing the unique characteristics of these two classic hops. 

Sourced from Crosby Hops in Woodburn, Oregon, Fort George’s farm-focussed IPA features notes of apricot, melon, grapefruit, paired with a welcoming reception of cedar and resin. Featuring an iconic label, designed by Fort George’s Creative Director, Will Elias, and you have a complete experience. 

For the can art, Fort George’s Creative Director, Will Elias, drew inspiration from the animals of farm and water coming together in Americana Gothica. Crosby has a pair of free roaming llamas at their farm named Fort & George. Fort George, however, does not have a sea lion named Crosby (yet).

Packaged with a target 7.2% ABV (alcohol by volume), the beer and the staff welcome you to enjoy the fruits from a unique relationship between farmers and brewers. 

*About Crosby Hops - Crosby operates a six-hundred-acre family hop farm, based in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. A Certified B Corporation, 100% Salmon Safe and Global G.A.P. certified, Crosby Estate Grown hops are grown with people and planet in mind.

About Fort George Brewery

Founded in March 1811 by Captain Jonathan Thorn, Astoria was the Pacific Fur Company’s primary trading post in the Pacific Northwest. Astoria was renamed Fort George after King George III while under temporary British Authority during the war of 1812. At over 200 years, Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies.

Since its inception, Astoria has been battered with a series of fires and industry collapses. In 2007 Fort George Brewery + Public house was established. Even though Sweet Virginia (our small batch brewery) was just a wee lady, she helped bring some of the thrum of hard work back to this pocket of the city.

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In 1924 the Fort George Building was erected on the original settlement site of Fort Astoria, operating as an automotive repair shop through the early 1990’s. Briefly abandoned and sadly neglected, the Fort George Building has been revitalized and is now home to the Blue Scorcher Bakery and Fort George Brewery + Public House