Fremont Brewing Fresh Hop Lush IPA Beer, Washington

Bursting with the aroma of freshly harvested hops, Fremont Brewing’s Fresh Hop Lush IPA delivers the pure essence of the Pacific Northwest hop harvest in every sip. This limited-edition twist on their beloved flagship IPA takes everything fans love about Lush and amplifies it with the brightness, vibrancy, and immediacy that only freshly picked hops can provide. Brewed for those who chase freshness, it’s a golden, tropical celebration of the fleeting hop season.

Product Details:

• Style: Fresh Hop American IPA
• ABV: 7.0%
• IBU: 80
• Color: Pale gold
• Hops: Fresh Citra®, Mosaic®, and Citra® Cryo
• Malts: 2-Row Pale malt
• Aroma: Tropical fruit, melon, citrus, grassy
• Flavor: Medium sweetness with moderate bitterness and a toasted biscuit backbone
• Availability: Seasonal, fresh hop release (Pacific Northwest harvest)
• Brewer/ Founder: Matt Lincecum

Sensory Description:

Pouring a radiant pale gold, Fresh Hop Lush IPA brims with luscious tropical notes of lime, mango, melon, and guava layered over a crisp, biscuity malt base. The palate is a balance of juicy fruit sweetness and assertive hop bitterness, lifted by vibrant citrus zest and a grassy freshness unique to just-picked hops. Medium-bodied and finely carbonated, it finishes clean, dry, and satisfyingly bitter, leaving a lingering impression of tropical sunshine.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold – 2023 World Beer Championships
• Bronze – 2022 Brussels Beer Challenge (American IPA)
• Silver – 2022 Washington Beer Awards (American-Style IPA)
• Gold – 2022 World Beer Championships
• Gold – 2021 Brussels Beer Challenge (American IPA)
• Gold – 2021 Sip Magazine Best of the NW (American-Style IPA)
• Top 50 Beers of 2020 – Craft Beer & Brewing, Best in Beer Readers’ Choice
• Certificate of Excellence – 2018 Brussels Beer Challenge (American IPA)
• Best IPA – 2018 Seattle Magazine
• Gold – 2017 Sip Northwest, Best West Coast IPA

Brewer's Background:

Founded in 2009 by Matt Lincecum, Fremont Brewing is a family-owned craft brewery in Seattle, Washington. Known for its hop-forward beers, Fremont champions small-batch craftsmanship, sustainability, and the use of the finest local ingredients, often organic and always purposeful. From its iconic Urban Beer Gardens to its community-driven ethos, Fremont remains a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest brewing scene, grounded in its motto: Because Beer Matters.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled in a tulip glass to showcase its vibrant aromatics. The lively tropical fruit notes pair beautifully with spicy seafood dishes, citrus-marinated chicken, or grilled pineapple pork skewers. Drink as fresh as possible to experience the bright, fleeting magic of harvest season.

Fresh Hop Lush IPA captures the soul of the Pacific Northwest’s hop fields, a tropical, resinous masterpiece that embodies Fremont Brewing’s passion, craft, and commitment to freshness.