rooted began it’s relationship with Cloudburst brewer, Steve Luke in 2016, over a fresh hop story, The Essence of Wetness. Since then, Steve continues to visit the Valley each harvest season to select hops and has forged a relationship with CLS Farms. This month, he shares with rooted, a personal journey from the hop field to the brewery, to support Yakima Valley’s Wellness House. Come down to the Sports Center at 5 p.m. this Monday, September 17, and grab a pint of One in Eight Wet Hop IPA!
By Steve Luke, Cloudburst head brewer/owner
YES! Our FIRST of most likely eight wet hop beers this season! We used 600 pounds of Day 1 harvest Centennial hops from CLS Farms. The ritual of brewing wet beers is an inherently personal experience between brewer and farmer, and every year, the bonds between us grow stronger. Last harvest found Shelley Desmarais of CLS Farms in the middle of her second battle with breast cancer. We were moved to hear her story with the disease and inspired by her positive, “FUCK CANCER” attitude. This harvest, we came back to find Shelley healthy – kicking cancer’s ass a second time! – While at the same time, Steve’s mom had just been diagnosed with the same disease. It turns out,1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. So, we decided to make this first wet hop beer of the season count – Cloudburst will donate $1 of every pint sold in the tasting room to the Wellness House in Yakima, a non-profit that provides healthcare services to women and families in the Yakima Valley. CLS Farms will also make a donation on every wholesale keg sold outside the tasting room.
One in Eight, Wet Hop IPA, 6.7% abv, 50 IBUs
Huge notes of lemon, strawberries, juicy fruit & pine, combined with that familiar, underlying leafy chewiness!
One in Eight shirts available Monday night at the Sports Center event for $20!
All proceeds will support Wellness House!
