Pineapple, Papaya, Guava
Limited
Rahr To Thee Pilsner
Citra, Krush, Krush Cryo, Nelson, Strata, Euphorics: Pineapple Paradise
American Ale
By the 1790’s the British were established in India and needed beer, which was considered a staple in every household. India, however, presented serious problems for brewers. Hot temperatures, poor water and short supplies of basic ingredients made it impossible to brew beer. Attempts to ship beer out of Britain to Calcutta failed.
George Hodgson of London produced a pale ale of greater strength and bitterness than those he sold in London. The hops helped protect the beer from spoilage, as did the increased alcohol content. Hodgson’s India Ale arrived in Calcutta in fine shape-clear, strong, and bitter, with a big, resinous hop aroma. The word spread of India Pale Ale and people throughout England and the United States were clamoring for this wonderful new beer. The rage lasted through 1970’s, but lost steam in the 1980’s and became just another name for low alcohol bitters.
As craft beer has emerged and grown, so has IPA! IPA has helped grow Craft Beer to what it is currently today. There are now many shapes and forms of IPA, but they all share bright aromatic hop aroma of citrus, tropical fruit, and pine.
For this West Coast IPA we partnered up with the well curated, community-focused atmosphere of Portland’s Three on a Match bar group. The partnership is rooted in a shared philosophy that a great beer is more than just a liquid—it’s an anchor for conversation and connection. By bridging the gap between Hood River’s world-class brewing standards and the vibrant neighborhood energy of Portland, both teams sought to create a "drinker’s IPA" that feels like a tribute to the city's evolving palate.
The result is a modern take on the classic West Coast IPA, engineered for maximum refreshment without sacrificing depth. While the beer maintains the signature dry, crisp finish we are known for, the hop profile takes a sunny, adventurous turn. Straying away from the traditional heavy pine and resin for a brighter, more exotic bouquet, this beer delivers distinct notes of pineapple, papaya, and guava. It’s a sophisticated balance that offers the punchy aromatics of the tropics while remaining lean and dangerously drinkable—the perfect companion for a night out at any of the Three on a Match locations.
This collaboration pours a brilliant, sun-kissed straw color, crowned by a persistent head of fluffy white foam. On the nose, the beer is a tropical revelation, bursting with vibrant aromas of fresh pineapple, ripe papaya, and sweet guava. While the aromatics lean toward the exotic, the palate remains firmly rooted in crispness, delivering a lean, remarkably dry finish that invites sip after sip. It’s a bright, fruit-forward IPA that balances modern tropical flair with the crisp, clean snap of a classic West Coast original.
Rich and hearty burgers, French fries and complex pizzas. Aged cheddar cheese, aged meats, and pickled vegetables. Indian cuisine that is spice forward and balanced by yogurt and cream-based sauces.
