The storage for last years hops was strong but the storage for this years was amazing. Absolutely awesome. I drove down a country road near where I work in Toppenish and they were doing the hop harvest. I wrestled a forgotten "Hitchhiker" from the side of the road into my car and drove him home. Actually, it was only half. He took up the whole back seat. I'm making "Toppenish Hitchhiker Ale" soon!
One of my brew brothers called his "RoadKill Ale" Hop vines just fall off and you can drive along and pick them up! I still felt like a thief though
And he stayed in my car all day so you can imagine how my car smells.
I figured out the tagline for Toppenish Hitchhiker Ale today
"They're looking for a ride. Are they high on alpha or nobles in disguise? Is it an IPA or a Mild ale. Be adventurous, give em a lift and see what happens."
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