hopIQ found 10 beers with the same citrusy and smooth character as Hop Forward. Released in April 2025 alongside the brewery's sustainability report and brought back in 2026. The malt comes from farms in the Sacramento Valley, the hops are organic Chinook, Citra, Krush and Simcoe, with some wheat in the grist. Orange blossom and grapefruit open the aroma, followed by citrus, a little pine and floral notes on the palate. The body is soft and light, and the bitterness is smooth rather than sharp, leaving a clean, lightly grassy finish. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Folk'd Up — 76%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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