We’re still recovering from the Craft Brewers Conference in Indy, and wow—what a week. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, grabbed a shirt, or joined us for a beer at our social!
500 T-Shirts Gone in a Flash
Our annual CBC shirt giveaway was a hit again this year. We handed out nearly 500 Indy-themed tees, and the design got a ton of love. Demand was so high that Victor literally gave the shirt off his back to someone after we ran out. (Yes, we have the photo 
)
Got one? Show it off! Post a photo of yourself wearing our CBC shirt to social media and either:
- Email a screenshot to sweepstakes@lupulinexchange.com, or
- Reply to this post with your screenshot
You’ll be entered to win the same hops used in our collab beer!
Grassroots & Grit: Meet the LEx Booth Crew
The Lupulin Exchange may help move millions of pounds of hops, but behind the scenes, it’s still just a scrappy, grassroots operation.
Huge thanks to Heath (my neighbor!), who takes time off every year to help run the booth. This year, he also captured some behind-the-scenes fun—like our Lime scooter adventures around Indy—on his YouTube channel, Heath’s House. 
And a big shout-out to Victor, who’s worked at breweries across Baltimore but recently traded beer for boats—he’s now commercial fishing full-time. Still, he came back again this year to help make CBC a success.
These guys are the best—I don’t know what I’d do without them!
Social & Beer Collab with Jasper Yeast
We partnered with our friends at Jasper Yeast to co-host our Monday night social. Derek at Guggman Haus brewed IPA Expedition 011 just for the event. The beer features:
- Yeast: JY244 – Downeaster
- Hops: US-008 and Vista
If you liked the beer, you can grab the same hops right here:
44 lb boxes:
• 2021 US-008
• 2021 Vista
11 lb boxes:
• 2021 Vista
• 2021 US-008
Hop Giveaway: Enter by May 16
We’re giving away a bundle of US-008 and Vista hops to a few lucky brewers.
To enter:
- Post a photo of yourself wearing your LEx CBC shirt on social media
- Email a screenshot to sweepstakes@lupulinexchange.com, or reply to this post with your screenshot
That’s it—no forms, no fluff.
Deadline to enter: May 16
Winners will be drawn the following week. Good luck!
Giveaway Terms & Conditions
No purchase necessary. Open to U.S. residents 21+ only. Limit one entry per person. To enter, post a photo of yourself wearing a Lupulin Exchange CBC shirt on social media and either (1) email a screenshot of your post to sweepstakes@lupulinexchange.com, or (2) reply to this community post with your screenshot. Entries must be received by May 16, 2025. Winners will be selected at random and notified by email or direct message. Prizes include a selection of Vista™ and US-008 hops (2021 crop). Shipping available to U.S. addresses only. By entering, you grant LEx the right to repost your photo for promotional use. Void where prohibited.
Thank you!
Thanks again to everyone who makes The Lupulin Exchange what it is. Whether you came for the shirts, the beer, or just to say hey—we’re grateful. See you in 2026!
– John Bryce
Founder & Operator
The Lupulin Exchange