We are partnering with Operation Homefront 2012, a nationwide project that provides emergency financial and other services to the families of our service members and wounded warriors! Operation Homefront is a leader to more than 4,500 volunteers around the nation and has met the needs of more than 105,000 military families. 

We, at Puterbaugh Farms, have been blessed with the opportunity to join with this amazing philanthropic service and project. We will be donating our farm-grown hops, an essential ingredient to be brewed by various homebrewers around the nation. The featured brew, "Homefront IPA," will be available for purchase in grocery stores and participating breweries near you. All proceeds will go directly to Operation Homefront to be distributed to service families and wounded warriors in need. 

We look forward to supporting the men and women fighting for our country by joining this outstanding and selfless mission. We would like to extend an invitation to you and your families at home to join in supporting the troops with us. Watch for "Homefront IPA" to hit the shelves this Memorial Day 2012 and taste a delicious homebrew!

Cheers to our armed forces and their families! 

• Click here to learn more about Operation Homefront

MLB relief pitcher, pitches hops!! One of our brewing customers, Fremont Brewing, in Seattle, is pitching Seattle Mariners fans a new one, with Chris Ray, a relief pitcher for the major league baseball team, helping out with Operation Homefront and making beer! Allthough Chris has moved onto pitching for another team the  Cleveland Indians; Operation Homefront is still dear to his heart.

To watch Ray's approach to brewing a unique beer click on the link below

http://www.q13fox.com/sports/kcpq-mariners-pitcher-chris-ray-brews-beer-for-fun-charity-for-troops-overseas-20110626,0,833274.story 

• View article on Hop Pitching MLB Chris Ray

• Watch past episodes on the planting and care of hops.