During hop harvest season there is a lot to look forward to, but Portland, Oregon-based Von Ebert Brewing’s fresh Hop releases are always something extra special worth seeking out. This year some of them are hitting 16oz cans for the first time, while others will remain elusive on draft unless you make it to one of their taprooms or a special event such as the Portland Fresh Hop Pop-Up Beer Fest.

“We’re lucky to be in the Northwest making beer where nearly all of America’s hops are grown. This geographic advantage allows us to celebrate fresh hops in a way other breweries can’t. We’re also able to partner with local hop growers right in our backyard,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “At Von Ebert Brewing, we’re proud to have evolved our traditional beer offerings with fresh Oregon-grown hop varieties from our partners at Goschie Farms and Coleman Hops.”

Von Ebert Brewing will release the following Fresh Hop beers in 2024:

• Fresh Hop Sector 7 Hazy IPA highlighting Indie Hops Luminosa hops from Goschie Farms on September 4 – 16-ounce cans and draft

• Fresh Hop Volatile Substance IPA highlighting Indie Hops Strata hops from Goschie Farms on September 4 – 16-ounce cans and draft

• Fresh Hop Pils highlighting Willamette hops from Goschie Farms on September 11 – draft only

• Fresh Hop Volatile Substance IPA highlighting Mosaic hops (cold side and hot side) from Coleman Hops on September 12 and October 2 – draft only

While there are 4 tota fresh hop beers from Von Ebert this year, only one version of each Volatile Substance and Sector 7 will be available as 16-ounce four-packs at Von Ebert Brewing locations along with Northwest bars, bottleshops and grocery stores, such as New Seasons, starting September 4 and going through October or while supplies last.

With the recent purchase of the brewing facility on N. Mississippi Ave. in Portland, Von Ebert Brewing will expand production and distribution from 4,000 to 20,000 barrels per year over time. This allowed Von Ebert Brewing to sell 12-ounce cans of its Pils and it plans to add even more beers as 12-ounce six-packs before the end of the year. Von Ebert Brewing will open the N. Mississippi Ave. taproom to the public this fall and grow its distribution throughout Oregon and Washington, and eventually Idaho and parts of California.

Von Ebert Brewing was founded in 2018 by Tom M. Cook and Tom S. Cook in Portland, Oregon. Von Ebert Brewing is named after the family matriarch lovingly refer to as “Grandma Ebert.” The quintessential immigrant story, Grandma Ebert came to America from Germany via Ellis Island and relied on her grit and determination to create a successful life for her family here in the states. In that vein, the brewery has displayed those same traits and gained success through numerous World Beer Cup medals: 2023 Gold German-Style Pilsner with Pils and 2024 Bronze Vienna Lager. Our moniker celebrates Grandma’s tenacity and honors our heritage. Von Ebert translates loosely to “House of Ebert” or in full English, “House of the Boar.”