Yakima HOP HARVEST with Little Hopper Tours

Yakima, Washington

Yakima HOP HARVEST

EXCLUSIVE Experience SEPTEMBER 7 & 21 ONLY!

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join the Yakima Valley's HOP HARVEST for an immersive experience in the hop capital of the world! Tour family hop farms, engage in sensory activities, and witness the hop processing firsthand. Conclude your adventure with a visit to an award-winning brewery, savoring craft beers made from the freshest hops.

Experience Yakima's HOP HARVEST! The Yakima Valley is celebrated as the hop capital of the world. Hop aboard the Little Hopper for this unique and unforgettable experience!

The Yakima Valley comes alive during hop harvest! Witness the hops being harvested and take a tour through the hop facility as the hops progress from field to baling. The aromas are incredible and the activity is non-stop. Thousands of brewers from around the world visit Yakima during harvest - and you will be able to see, smell, touch the hops just like they do.

Duration

3-3.5 Hours PICK UP LOCATION: Single Hill Brewing, Downtown Yakima

The Tour

Little Hopper Tours and Rooted Yakima Valley present the Yakima Valley's first Hop Farm and Sensory Experience.

Visit family hop farms, tour a hop processing and production facility, and walk among the hop bines. Through hop sensory activities, you will learn about different hop varieties and understand hops' role in brewing great craft beers. Just like brewers from around the world, you will rub hops in the hop selection room and taste beers produced from the farms' hops.

Fresh with the knowledge and appreciation of hops, Little Hopper will shuttle you to back to Single Hill Brewing - one of Yakima Valley's award-winning breweries for a look beyond the taproom.

Note: Must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.

Breweries

Our Yakima Valley breweries have the best hops at their fingertips and create many award-winning beers! With a taproom favorite or a creative single-batch brew in hand, learn the process and see the production rooms where some of Yakima's finest craft beers are made.

Your brewery tour will be at Single Hill Brewing.

Tour Includes

Rooted Yakima Valley: Hop Farm & Processing Facility Tour Hop Samples & Sensory Activities Craft Beer 2-8 oz Pours Light Snacks

Breweries: Craft Beer 1 Pint Brewery Production Tour

Rooted Yakima Valley

Rooted Yakima Valley is thrilled to join forces with Little Hopper to craft unique agricultural experiences within the Yakima Valley. With a credible connection to our ag land, cultivating genuine, hands-on farm encounters, and enlightening consumers about the origins of their food and beverage, Rooted invites you to explore more at www.rootedvalley.com.

Adventure Tips

Wear Closed-Toe Shoes and Long Pants

Farm tours include walking through uneven fields with hop bines and machinery; protective clothing is required.

Bring a Camera for Up-Close Plant Shots

Hop bines reach up to 20 feet tall, creating striking vertical photo opportunities around harvest time.

Be Prepared for Variable Weather

Yakima Valley can be hot and dry during the day but cooler in the morning and evening—dress accordingly.

Taste Responsibly During Brewery Visits

Craft beer samplings are part of the experience; plan transportation accordingly or designate a driver.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Red-tailed hawks circling above the hop fields.
Deer occasionally seen grazing near farm edges.

History

Yakima Valley’s hop industry has been a cornerstone since the late 19th century, growing into the world's premier hop-growing region.

Conservation

Farmers in the valley increasingly incorporate sustainable farming practices to protect soil health and minimize water use in this arid environment.

Yakima HOP HARVEST with Little Hopper Tours

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