It’s that beautiful time of year: hop harvest season. Right now, and for the coming weeks, the air around Yakima is thick with the aroma of hops. Literally and figuratively, the smell of hops is in the air. The Little Hopper Tour Company offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the hops get from the field to your pint glass. It’s an exclusive opportunity to see how the hops are harvested and processed. Also, partake in a sensory analysis just like the pros. Because it’s a busy time of year in the Yakima Valley, this tour is only available on one day, September 1st.
Even if the hop harvest tour on September 1st doesn’t work for you, the Little Hopper is there all year long, offering guided tours of central Washington’s rich hop- and grape-growing region. There are a lot of breweries and wineries in the Yakima Valley and surrounding area; The Little Hopper is a fun and safe way to experience the region’s vibrant beer and wine culture. Learn more about the Little Hopper here.
Here are some details about the Hop Harvest Exclusive Experience on September 1, 2024:
Visit a hop field to witness the hops being harvested and then tour a hop-processing facility as the hops are processed. It’s a fascinating and time-sensitive procedure. When hop bines are cut from the earth, the hop flowers begin to degrade immediately, so moving quickly to preserve their essence is crucial. The orchestration is impressive.
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Each year, thousands of brewers from around the world visit Yakima during harvest to examine the crop and make decisions about the upcoming year’s hop acquisitions. The Little Hopper offers you an opportunity to see, smell, and touch the hops just like those beer professionals, including a guided sensory analysis of different hop varieties. On top of all that, you’ll get a “behind the taproom” tour with Single Hill Brewing
Duration
3-3.5 Hours
PICK UP LOCATION: Single Hill Brewing, Downtown Yakima
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The Tour
Little Hopper Tours and Rooted Yakima Valley present the Yakima Valley’s first Hop Farm and Sensory Experience.
Tour Includes:
Rooted Yakima Valley:
Hop Farm & Processing Facility Tour
Hop Samples & Sensory Activities
Craft Beer 2-8 oz Pours
Light Snacks
Reserve your spot and learn everything you need to know about this exclusive tour and the Little Hopper here.
