As has become tradition here at Hop Dude HQ, the Alchemist has cooked up another massive hazy to assist in ringing in the New Year. And also as he tends to do, this version of TDHSSR is backloaded ONLY with hops of the IPA persuasion (Mosaic, El Dorado, Strata and Nelson). Ever wondered why we do this one, even though from our vantage point you can’t actually see the sunrise come off the water directly? Some of it is trying to steer the weather karma, hoping we can wish away any clouds in the morning sky on New Year’s Day—and some of it is because even though it isn’t quite how the illustrations portray, that Sunrise is still something to behold. A New Year is a reset for some, a positive omen or a potential emotional springboard for others—for the Hop Dude though it means we get back to intense tropical aromatics, big and bold mango and pineapple sensory, and enough of the good stuff to keep you warm and fuzzy while you wade through the chatter of fam and friends. Cheers from all of us at WCB to you and yours this holiday season, and to a healthy and fulfilling 2025.