1904 IPA honors the relationship between brewers and farmers
The connection between breweries and farms is inescapable. Beer is an agricultural product at its core, but beyond that, the ethos and sensibilities of brewers and farmers are often aligned. Case in point: Double Mountain Brewery and Goschie Farms. The brewery is frequently recognized for its commitment to sustainable practices. Goschie Farms is a certified Salmon-Safe hop grower, a distinction shared by just a small handful of other hop farms. (Pictured above, some of the Goschie Farms crew, including Gayle Goschie on the left, current President of the farm, and Grandfather Carl on the right, who planted the first hops in 1904.)
The collaboration beer, 1904 IPA, is described as “a heartfelt tribute to the roots of Pacific Northwest hop farming and to the people who have cultivated its legacy for generations.” The beer was brewed using hops (Cascade, Centennial, and Fuggle) and barley from Goschie Farms. The name of the beer refers to the year Goschie started farming at its current location. You’ll find more information about the beer and the project in the press release below.
Introducing 1904 IPA; a collaboration with Goschie Farms in the Willamette Valley.
Double Mountain Brewery & Cidery is proud to announce the release of 1904 IPA, a seasonal beer brewed in collaboration with the legendary Goschie Farms of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This new 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 their 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.
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.
Swihart adds, “We’re incredibly lucky to brew here, surrounded by such talent, heritage, and hop history. Drink it up.”
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