Indie Hops
Lórien
BREWING PROFILE
Magical, exhilarating, and festive—Lórien is our third commercial hop launch. The second—Strata—was destined for a lead role in IPAs and DIPAs. Lórien is destined for lead roles as well, but at the opposite end of the hop and beer spectrum. Tangy fresh fruit and the feeling of a summer meadow near a cold mountain stream, Lórien is conducive to celebration and appetite. Low alpha and squeaky clean, leave the taps open and let ‘er flow!
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- Pellets
- Whole Cone Hops
Salmon-Safe
95% of our hops are certified Salmon-Safe, reducing watershed impacts and protecting our wildlife.
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Chemistry
Origins
Lórien
Our third hop release (2021), the seed was gathered in 2010 from a cross designed by Shaun Townsend at Oregon State University where he manages the breeding portion of the Indie Hops Flavor Project. A Sterling female pollinated with a German male, Lórien brings a classy combination of Old World and New to craft brewers worldwide.
SEED TO SIP: A new hop is born
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Spot Ordering vs Contract
From an agricultural standpoint, forward contracts are critical for stabilizing crops. It takes two to three years for a new hop field to mature and produce consistent quality. For brewers, contracting hops is the best way to secure supply and ensure quality via post-harvest selection. But you’re obligated to the hops, and it’s difficult to predict your future ingredient needs in a changing marketplace.
Each brewery must determine how to manage their future supply risks based on their evolving business. We’re happy to be a resource in this area and answer your questions based on what we see going on in the hop industry. Our customers play a key role in helping us plan with growers to ensure consistent hop quality and supply.
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“Lórien presented with the refined pleasantness of a noble variety with a modern flare.”
Brewer Spotlight
Phil Joyce & Eric Schmidt
Beer can be many things. For Eric Schmidt and Phil Joyce, it’s primarily an art form — “our canvas is high quality beer that we’re excited to drink and share with our community.” The two met at Powder Keg Brewing and decided to join forces in 2017 to start Amalgam as a creative outlet.
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