Deschutes Releases Red Chair NWPA and Hop Henge Experimental IPA
With Winter now in full gear, Deschutes Brewery has released their winter favorites of Red Chair NWPA and Hop Henge Experimental IPA. Both of these beers are now available across the Deschutes increasing distribution channel.
Red Chair NWPA
The annual release of Red Chair Northwest Pale Ale (NWPA) is always welcomed and brings back skiing memories of taking the old “Red Chair” at Mt. Bachelor. Red Chair features several select European and domestic malts which take a surprisingly plush, satin run on the way to a citrusy, refreshing hop kick. It is the perfect brew to enjoy after a day hitting the slopes.
Beer Stats:
Pale, IPA
Available Jan – Apr
Alc. 6.2% | IBUs 60
192 Calories, 12 oz serving
Malt: Pale, Crystal, Munich, Carapils, Pilsner, Carastan
Hops: Cascade, Centennial
Hop Henge Experimental IPA
Never the same from year to year, Hop Henge Experimental IPA is Deschutes annual exercise in pure brewing creativity. This year, their brewers decided to use Millennium hops at the front-end of the brew, adding in Cascade, Centennial and Chinook at the back end. This delivers a strong hop presence.
Beer Stats:
IPA
Available Dec – Apr
Alc. 9.5% | IBUs 90
504 Calories, 22 oz serving
Malt: Pale, Munich
Hops: Millennium, Cascade, Centennial, Chinook
About The Author
DJ
D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 25 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in the archives of Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @hopapalooza.