Fremont Brewing 'Head Full Of Fresh Hops' Hazy IPA Beer, Washington

There’s no season quite like fresh hop season in the Pacific Northwest, and Fremont Brewing’s Head Full of Fresh Hops captures that fleeting magic in every sip. Brewed with hops harvested in Yakima and loaded into the kettle within 24 hours, this hazy IPA is a bright, juicy celebration of freshness, where tropical fruit, resin, and harvest aromas collide in perfect harmony.

Product Details:

• Style: Hazy IPA (Fresh Hop)
• ABV: 6.8%
• IBU: A.C.T. (“A Crap Ton”)
• Color: Hazy dark yellow
• Hops: Fresh Krush hops, Mosaic Cryo Fresh, Mosaic, and Idaho 7 Cryo
• Malts: 2-Row Pale, White Wheat, Wheat Flakes, Malted Oats, Rolled Oats, and Carapils
• Availability: Late September 2025 (Limited Release)
• Fresh Range: Drink A.F.A.P. (As Fresh As Possible)
• Brewer/ Founder: Matt Lincecum

Sensory Description:

Pouring a glowing, hazy gold, Head Full of Fresh Hops bursts with lush aromas of mango, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, and orange zest, balanced by grassy and resinous pine notes. The palate delivers juicy tropical sweetness with moderate bitterness and a hint of spice, finishing warm, bright, and mouthwatering. Medium-bodied with smooth carbonation, it’s a perfectly textured beer that bridges juicy softness and West Coast freshness.

Brewer's Background:

Founded in 2009 by Matt Lincecum, Fremont Brewing is a family-owned, sustainability-driven craft brewery in Seattle, Washington. Inspired by the region’s natural bounty and deep brewing roots, Fremont crafts small-batch beers that combine artisan methods with premium local ingredients, often organic and always intentional. What began with a 15-barrel brewhouse has grown into one of the state’s most respected breweries, known for its vibrant Urban Beer Gardens and commitment to environmental stewardship. Fremont’s ethos is simple yet powerful: Because Beer Matters.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy this hazy IPA as soon as possible to experience its vibrant, fleeting freshness. Serve chilled in a tulip glass to highlight the beer’s aromatic complexity. It pairs beautifully with grilled shrimp tacos, spicy Thai curries, or citrus-marinated chicken, anything that mirrors its tropical fruit and herbal notes.

Head Full of Fresh Hops is Fremont Brewing’s ode to harvest season and the Yakima Valley’s bounty, a beer brewed with heart, hops, and friendship, reminding us that “friends bring happiness into your life; best friends bring fresh hop beer.”