Double Mountain Brewery releases 1904 IPA, a collaboration with Goschie Farms
A true Oregon beer is now hitting shelves and tap handles as Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery has released 1904 IPA, a seasonal beer brewed in collaboration with Goschie Farms of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. The new 1904 IPA is a heartfelt tribute to the roots of Pacific Northwest hop farming, and to the people who have cultivated its legacy for generations.
The name 1904 IPA honors the year Goschie Farms began growing hops on the farm’s historic plot of land, though the farm itself dates back even further to 1885. Goschie Farms has played a major role in shaping the American beer scene; once growing the majority of hops used by large-scale brewers before pivoting to support the rise of craft beer in the early 2000s.
“As brewers, it’s incredibly rewarding to know exactly where our ingredients come from,” says Matt Swihart, Double Mountain Owner and Brewmaster. “We had a blast heading out to Goschie Farms and seeing the care, intention, and innovation that goes into every hop cone. Being this close to world-class ingredients is something we don’t take for granted.”
1904 IPA features a lineup of classic hop varieties; Cascade, Centennial, and Fuggle, all grown at Goschie Farms. A touch of Simcoe from nearby Woodburn, Oregon provides a clean bittering foundation, while a final dry hop with Cryo Pop amplifies notes of citrus and pine. Brewed with Goschie’s own home-grown barley and crafted with a nod to both tradition and modern technique, 1904 IPA is crisp, clean, bright, and dry; an old-school IPA with a new-school touch. This one arrives at 6.2% ABV and 70 BUs.
Beyond producing exceptional hops and grains, Goschie Farms is Salmon-Safe certified, practicing sustainable farming techniques including micro-irrigation, cover cropping, and bee habitat integration to protect local water systems and ecosystems. Gayle Goschie is a matriarch of the hop community and continues to give talks at Master Brewers Association of Americas conferences and other beer events around the world.
“We’re incredibly lucky to brew here, surrounded by such talent, heritage, and hop history. Drink it up,” added Swihart.
The new 1904 IPA is now available on draft and in 500mL refillable bottles at all Double Mountain locations. Learn more at doublemountainbrewery.com.
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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.