The Hop Dude doesn't do birthday parties swinging at watermelons—-we rock the traditional paper mache, and fill it up with a veritable boatload of HOPS (the officially recognized candy of the High Hop Council). Swing away young Hop Dudes. This Mosaic and Strata-laden party favor is clear, crisp, and freaking brilliant. Did I mention clear? And since when did 5% pale ales hit this dank? We named it a “California Pale Ale” because we can But also because we wanted something SoCal (LA/SD), aka lighter on the body but just enough to handle and let the hop load shine--and something bright enough to get you through the end-of-cherry-blossom season duldrums. 'Tis the season for popping prime elixirs, put on the blindfold and take some swings, Dudes.