Brewing & Art Project by Radu LuchianBlending the Natural with the Supernatural

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Most of my beers have been brewed at home in small quantities simply out of passion for the craft and as a tribute to the music that inspired them. Except for those from the Commercial Series, none of the others are available for sale or distribution.

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Nature & Foraging

Ever since I was a child I've always had an affinity for nature and wilderness, wandering endlessly through forests and meadows while my family foraged for mushrooms and plants. This ever-present theme would eventually seep not only into my art but also into my beers. From what would become my signature elderflower saison, I gradually began learning the way of other botanicals, personally foraging them from the Bavarian Alps and nearby forests with the utmost respect for nature and the environment, and incorporating more and more of them into my brews.

The Story

What started off years ago as just a branding idea ended up turning into a brewing side project, allowing me to experiment with different recipes and beer styles. With each batch brewed in small quantities, my beers feature unique hand illustrated labels and are usually named after songs that have influenced me in one way or another. Music and art transcend cultural boundries, so this is my personal tribute to those musicians.

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Community & Events

From tasting sessions and new beer releases to beer+food pairings and fundraising efforts, here are some of the events hosted or organized by Hopsylvania.

Groundwork

Groundwork

Earthquake Solidarity Brew

Fundraising event serving several locally homebrewed beers in exchange for donations to help raise money for those impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

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Fortitude

Fortitude

Ukraine Solidarity Brew

Fundraising event serving homebrewed beers from several solidarity campaigns in exchange for donations to support humanitarian relief efforts for the Russian war in Ukraine.

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Resilience

Resilience

Camp Fire Solidarity Brew

Fundraising event that served different homebrewed versions of Sierra Nevada’s Resilience IPA to help raise money for those impacted by the wildfire in Butte County, USA.

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