Many American-grown hop varieties are more aromatic and have strong, distinctive flavors that differ greatly from hops grown elsewhere. The signature citrus quality of Cascade hops, and other newer hop varieties, paved the way for today's bigger, hoppier beers. For those that can appreciate the IBU revolution; Crown Valley has joined forces with Brew Master, Carl Wiersma, producing some of the most palatable IPAs in the Midwest; our Wooden Nickel IPA, an American version of the traditional English style IPA is decidedly hoppy, bitter and a somewhat strong pale ale, containing an IBU count of 55 and ABV of 5.6% ; our Gunslinger Double IPA is the mother lode of enjoyment; beginning with a rich malt base to which we add, hops, hops and more hops. Utilizing a skillful blend of Columbus, Simcoe, Centennial and Citra hops at various stages throughout the brewing process, it reaches a final IBU count of 93 and ABV of 8.3%. There was an essay written in 1884 , by naturalist Henry David Thoreau entitled A Walk to Wachusett, he stated, "The culture of the hop, with the processes of picking, drying in the kiln, and packing for the market, as well as the uses to which it is applied, so analogous to the culture and uses of the grape, may afford a theme for future poets." The time is now for us to embark on our poetic voyage as we are “Brewing Missouri a Legend”. Coming soon, Hop infused Vodka.