BEERS & BREWERS
BEERS & BREWERS
Every Crossbuck brew has a story and is artfully crafted utilizing the bounty of our state and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Every Crossbuck brew has a story and is artfully crafted utilizing the bounty of our state and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Switcher, Kolsch
ABV %: 5.2 | IBU: 25
Kolsch is known as the switch hitter of beers; it likes its fermentation on top with ale yeast and is finished in cold temperatures like a lager. Brewed with Mandarina Bavaria hops which has an aromatic delight of light spice, citrus, biscuit, and toast.
Hazy Schmazy, Hazy IPA
ABV %: 6.5 | IBU: 50
Hazy Schmazy got you guessing what all the confusion is about. Schmaybe you want to wake up on a tropical beach and gobble down mango, passionfruit, guava, and pineapple. Or schmaybe you want to take a hike and smell fresh pine resin, essential oils, and citrus terpenes. Schmaybe you want it all. If drinking this Hazy IPA schmaybe wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
NoPac, American IPA
ABV %: 6.6 | IBU: 65
From looking at the unique copper orange hues of our NoPac Northwest IPA you might be thinking, is the juice worth the squeeze? The Great American Beer Festival thinks so, and so do we. Our 2019 silver medal winner has been a Crossbuck staple from the beginning. It’s dripping in piney resin and complex bitter orange peel. Gird your palate for hops on hops – a trio of citrus, pine, and floral aromas which is sure to have you coming back for more.
Rugged Red, Rye Ale
ABV %: 6.2 | IBU: 53
True to its name, rye’s ability to thrive under poor soil conditions and cold temperatures has long made it a great ingredient to substitute for barley malt. This beer has grapefruit and herbal notes, countered by the dry spiciness of rye, and the malty richness holds a steady balance between contrasting malt and hop character. This pours a spectacular malted crimson with creamy, tan head.
Stack Car
ABV %: 8.0 | IBU: 95
A Double IPA so lavish, it might get you thinking it’s going to run off with your money. This Double West Coast IPA has stacks on stacks of hops. We’re constantly altering the hop build with Loral, CTZ, Cryo-Sabro, Amarillo, and Pahto varities. It’s rich, orange color with a billowy, white head draws your nose to the finer things. Aromas of pine drops, scattered rose petals, and coconut floats upon it like the clouds.
Pilsner, German Pils
ABV %: 5.4 | IBU: 34
Our Crossbuck Pilsner is clean, crisp, and refreshing. This classic German style brew tastes of toasted cracker, honey, fresh cut grass, and a touch of spice to add a snappy finish. It shines luminous gold colors with a velvety white foam.
Food pairings include ribeye, pork belly, T-bone steak, and prime rib. Excellent with seafood: salmon, calamari, crab, clams, shrimp, and lobster. Sausages including chorizo, andouille, and merguez. Bacon, sausage, and any other breakfast meats work wonderfully.
Dude, Where’s My Hefe?, American Hefeweizen
ABV %: 5.0 | IBU: 17
An American Hefeweizen so crushable that it will be disappearing from your hand. Light golden with mild haze and an aroma of zesty lemon and fresh baked bread. Cheers!
Yard Goat, Oatmeal Stout
ABV %: 5.7 | IBU: 29
Yard Goat, an old railroad slang term for an engine that switches a train to get ready for another locomotive. Bread and biscuit flavors give way to layers of chocolate and a slightly roasted coffee finish. The oats add a smooth texture and body, while not being too heavy. It pours an opaque brownish-black with tan head.
OUR BREWERS
Jordan Hunt
Head Brewer
jordan@crossbuckbrewing.com
Jordan is a passionate and dedicated Head Brewer with a track record of crafting high-quality, award-winning beers. He joined the company in June of 2023, eager to continue his brewing journey and contribute to the growth of the Crossbuck brand across the state and beyond.
Prior to his current position, Jordan served as the Operations Manager and Head Brewer for Mt. View Brewing, Golden Row Cider, and Grateful Vineyard in Parkdale, OR from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he achieved remarkable success, including winning a silver medal at the Oregon Beer Awards for his Hazy IPA and a gold medal for his peach cider at the SIP Best of the Northwest Cider Awards. Before that, Jordan honed his skills as a production brewer at Sunriver Brewing Company, renowned as one of the most award-winning breweries in Central Oregon.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jordan takes great pride in his personal life. He is a dedicated family man, happily married to his wife, Cynthia Hunt, for six years. They first met when Cynthia attended one of Jordan’s country western dance classes, and they have been partners in crime ever since. Together, they have raised two wonderful children and also have three adorable rescue dogs: Mylo, Pip, and Indie.
Known for his friendly demeanor, Jordan is always on the go. When he’s not busy brewing award-winning beers, you can find him refereeing high school soccer matches, teaching dance lessons, or volunteering with local non-profits. He is deeply involved in his community and believes in making a positive impact wherever he can.
Jared Jordan
Assistant Brewer/Sales
jared@crossbuckbrewing.com
Jared Jordan joined the Crossbuck Brewing team in September 2021, hoping to be a part of putting Walla Walla on the map as a brewery destination on par with the local wine industry. A Walla Walla native, Jared learned to brew beer from his dad and the two practiced their home brewing skills in the garage, with his mom serving as quality control.
Prior to becoming part of the Crossbuck team, Jared worked for the Forest Service as the Hells Canyon River Ranger on the Snake River where he managed the rafting and kayaking program patrolling the river to ensure river permit compliance and safety. Jared loves exploring the outdoors with his wife and dog and says you can usually find them floating down a river, kayaking, mountain biking and skiing.