Elk Horn Brewery Names Beer After Cresko Lab: Threespine IPA
Cheers to science! The Elk Horn Brewery has honored the Cresko Lab by naming their newest creation “Threespine IPA”!
This unique collaboration between science and craft brewing celebrates our research on threespine stickleback fish while supporting local business and community engagement. The Threespine IPA perfectly captures the spirit of Oregon - innovative, locally-sourced, and scientifically inspired!
About Threespine IPA
The beer features: - A hoppy Pacific Northwest IPA profile - Locally-sourced ingredients - Custom label featuring stickleback artwork - Story of evolutionary research on the label - Perfect pairing of science and craft brewing
The Science Behind the Name
Threespine stickleback fish are: - Our lab’s primary research organism - Masters of rapid evolution - Found throughout Oregon waters - Icons of evolutionary biology - Perfect inspiration for a distinctly Oregon beer
Community Engagement
This collaboration demonstrates: - Science reaching beyond the laboratory - Local businesses supporting research - Creative science communication - Building community connections - Making science accessible and fun
Label Design
The Threespine IPA label features: - Anatomically accurate stickleback illustration - Information about our research - Connection to Oregon’s natural history - QR code linking to lab website - Celebration of local science
Tasting Notes
Just like our research subjects, Threespine IPA is: - Adaptable - pairs well with various foods - Bold - hop-forward flavor profile - Local - ingredients from Oregon - Distinctive - unique among Eugene beers - Evolving - seasonal availability
Science Outreach
This partnership helps us: - Share our research with the community - Spark conversations about evolution - Support local business - Create memorable science engagement - Build bridges between university and community
Where to Find It
Threespine IPA is available: - On tap at Elk Horn Brewery - At select Eugene establishments - During special university events - At science outreach occasions
Lab Celebrations
We’re raising a glass to: - Innovative science communication - Community partnerships - Oregon’s craft beer culture - Making science part of daily life
Next time you’re at Elk Horn Brewery, try a Threespine IPA and toast to evolution, science, and the amazing stickleback fish that inspire our research!