Tropical Hazy IPA expands on the popularity of pFriem’s Hazy IPA, adding more tropical and aromatic character with the use of creative hop blends and innovative flavor-enhancing products.
Nowadays, many craft breweries are simplifying portfolios and pulling back on new releases. Meanwhile, pFriem Family Brewers is adding to its year-round lineup, recognizing that beers with fruit-forward and tropical flavors continue to excite drinkers looking for expressive flavors combined with drinkability. This February, the Hood River-based brewery introduces Tropical Hazy IPA, a new core beer that satisfies this desire for exciting flavors paired with a fun and easygoing attitude, while reinforcing innovation and consistency across the brand.
“Our core line-up reflects innovation, heritage, and flavor for a diverse set of palates and occasions,” says Josh Pfriem, Brewmaster and Co-founder of pFriem Family Brewers. “Our Hazy IPA has been one of the fastest-growing and highly awarded members of our core line-up. We’ve noticed that the Hazy IPA drinker enjoys light-hearted and dynamic tropical flavors, which we are really leaning into with our new Tropical Hazy IPA core beer. We are excited for this beer to be a go-to for fun, easy-going, and youthful occasions where drinkers are looking for a flavorful, quality, and well-balanced beer.”
Tropical Hazy IPA tips the scales at 6.3% ABV and 35 IBUs. The soft, round mouthfeel is achieved by using Rahr 2-Row Pale malt, To Thee Pilsner, flaked oats, and chit malt. The hop bill includes a blend of Citra and Krush Cryo, driving saturated tropical aromatics, while a measured blend of Abstrax Skyfarm Passionfruit and Pineapple natural extracts helps preserve aroma intensity and consistency over its shelf life. The result is a hazy IPA that delivers notes of passion fruit, pineapple, and mango with restrained bitterness and a clean, refreshing finish.
Cryo Hops® (cryogenic hops) are a concentrated hop product from Yakima Chief Hops. The cryo-freezing process is employed to separate the lupulin (oil-rich, yummy resin) from the leafy bract (leafy, stemmy stuff). The result is intensified tropical/citrus hop aromas and flavors.
Abstrax Skyfarm is an innovative, terpene-based product created by a California-based company (Abstrax) that creates advanced hop extracts and flavor-enhancing products for the craft beverage industry.
In the glass, the beer is a vibrant golden hue with gentle haze and a persistent white foam. On the palate, tropical fruit character leads, supported by structure and drinkability designed for repeat pours rather than one-off novelty, says the beer’s release notes.
The brewery says that the addition of Tropical Hazy IPA marks a measured evolution of pFriem’s core lineup, which includes award-winning styles such as Pilsner, Lager, and IPA. Instead of expanding broadly, the brewery views this release as a refinement of its long-term portfolio strategy. While pFriem Hazy IPA boasts ripe fruit and citrus flavors with a soft mouthfeel, Tropical Hazy IPA turns up the tropical notes, gently balancing the candy-like flavors, while still drinking like a soft, full-flavor beer for casual, social occasions.
“Core beers matter more than ever right now,” says Josh Pfriem. “They need to be relevant, evolving, dynamic, exciting, and built to last.”
From a production standpoint, Tropical Hazy IPA also reflects pFriem’s continued investment in efficiency and sustainability while enhancing quality and flavor. By utilizing concentrated Cryo hops and aroma extracts rather than traditional whole-fruit additions, pFriem achieves expressive character and flavor while improving shelf stability and furthering its use of modern, sustainable brewing practices.
Tropical Hazy IPA hits the streets in February 2026, available in six-packs of 12-ounce cans at select retailers and on draft across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada, as well as at pFriem’s tasting rooms in Hood River and Milwaukie.
Where to Try Tropical Hazy IPA This February
To celebrate the release of Tropical Hazy IPA, pFriem is bringing the flavor to some of Oregon’s most iconic places, from tropical-themed bars and mountain slopes to our own taprooms in Hood River and Milwaukie. Here’s where you can be among the first to experience the beer:
Tropical Hazy Launch Parties – Oregon, Washington, Idaho
- The Alibi, Portland OR | Tuesday, February 3rd | 7–10PM
- Ratskeller, Government Camp OR | Friday, February 6th | 6–8PM
- Matlack’s, Boise ID | Wednesday, February 11th | 5–7PM
- The Handlebar, Boise ID | Thursday, February 12th | 7-9PM
- Peaks & Pints, Tacoma WA | Thursday, February 12th | 5-8PM
- Pegasus Pizza Campus, Eugene OR | Wednesday, February 18th | 6–8PM
- Comet Tavern, Seattle WA | Friday, February 19th | 4–6PM
- Mt. Bachelor OR | Friday, February 27th | 2–4PM
Sauna Festivaali – Winter Sauna Village
February 14–15 | Milwaukie, Oregon
Portland’s first-ever outdoor winter sauna village is the perfect place to sip a tropical IPA. pFriem will be pouring on-site during sauna sessions both days:
- Saturday: 12 PM–10 PM
- Sunday: 11 AM–2 PM
- Just blocks away, our Milwaukie Tasting Room will also be pouring Tropical Hazy all weekend!
- Click here for tickets and event info.
Peak to Palm at Mt. Hood Meadows
February 21–22 | 3-6pm | Mt. Hood Meadows Vertical. Escape to paradise at 5,000 feet. We’ll be up on the mountain serving Tropical Hazy alongside live music, giveaways, and après-ski fun.
Tasting Room Pairings – Hood River & Milwaukie
Available all month long | 11:30 am-9:00 pm | pFriem Hood River & Milwaukie. Visit pFriem’s Hood River or Milwaukie Tasting Rooms throughout February to enjoy Tropical Hazy IPA fresh from the source and paired with chef’s special menu item inspired by the beer’s bright, tropical profile.
About pFriem Family Brewers
pFriem Family Brewers (pronounced “freem”) is a Northwest and European-inspired brewery based in Hood River and Milwaukie, Oregon. Founded in 2012, pFriem has built a reputation for balance-driven, artisanal beers that honor classic European styles while reflecting the spirit of the Pacific Northwest. The brewery has earned widespread recognition for its consistency and quality, including multiple medals at the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup, and international brewing competitions. pFriem distributes throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California and remains deeply rooted in its local community.
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