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Fresh Squeezed Old Fashioned

Deschutes Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Strong Ale · One of 3 American Strong Ales in hopIQ

Fresh Squeezed Old Fashioned starts from the grist of Fresh Squeezed IPA, pale two-row, Munich and Crystal 75 malt, is brewed to far higher strength, gets sweet orange zest and is aged in bourbon barrels. It pours a clear reddish amber. Orange peel and candied citrus meet caramel, toffee and brown sugar, while the barrel adds vanilla, oak and a warming whiskey note. The body is full and sweetish, the bitterness restrained, and the long finish leaves a trace of bitter pith. It appears as a yearly vintage.

ABV
11.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber13
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Strong Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
Malt character
caramel
toasty
malty
Distinctive notes
oak
vanilla

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh Squeezed Old Fashioned

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear reddish amber with good brilliance and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation presents as moderate, befitting the spirit-forward character of this barrel-aged expression. Light catches the liquid with warm, inviting clarity.

reddish amberclear, brightpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with candied orange peel and fresh citrus zest, characteristics carried from its Fresh Squeezed IPA foundation. Underneath lies a rich layer of caramel, toffee, and brown sugar from the malt bill, complemented by vanilla and dry oak from bourbon barrel aging. A warming whiskey note rounds out the aromatic profile without dominating.

candied citruscaramel, toffeevanilla, oakwhiskey warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is sweet and full-bodied, with orange and caramel flavors taking the lead across the mid-palate. The bourbon barrel contribution—vanilla, oak, and spirit notes—integrates smoothly with the malt sweetness. Bitterness remains restrained at 21 IBU, playing a supporting role with subtle bitter citrus pith in the mid-to-late palate.

full body, sweetorange, caramelsoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with residual sweetness gradually giving way to a trace of bitter pith and dry oak. Alcohol presence (11.9% ABV) emerges gracefully in the throat without harshness.

long finishwarming alcoholdry bitter pith
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fresh Squeezed Old Fashioned

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Fresh Squeezed Old Fashioned

About American Strong Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Strong Ale?

American Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Strong Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, orange, caramel character as Fresh Squeezed Old Fashioned will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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