Dang Green IPA beer release
The University of Oregon launched the Ducks’ first official craft beer at Autzen Stadium in conjunction with Hop Valley Brewing on Thursday, Aug. 21. The partners hosted Dang Green Field Day, a preseason launch party celebrating Dang Green IPA. Guests got to sample the first production batch of Dang Green, less than 48 hours after it left the hopper.
The field day party also gave guests the chance to purchase custom Ducks merch, take photos, and talk with special guest and former Duck De’Anthony Thomas, who went on to play for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. Ducks sideline reporter Joey McMurry, announcer Jerry Allen and analyst Mike Jorgensen talked about their predictions for the upcoming season. Plus, guests had an opportunity to step onto the field as the team finished practice.
Hop Valley is the official craft beer of the Oregon Ducks, and the latest contract between the two parties allowed them to collaborate on a branded beer, said Megan McKenna, Hop Valley’s senior brand manager…