YAKIMA BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
SEPTEMBER ONLY: A fresh‑hop crawl through Yakima Valley — from field to kettle in hours where 75% of America’s hops are grown
A four‑hour, small‑group beer‑bus tour of Yakima’s award‑winning breweries with a complimentary fresh hop flight or glass at each stop, useful for planning pick‑up and seasonal travel.
SEPTEMBER ONLY: A fresh‑hop crawl through Yakima Valley — from field to kettle in hours where 75% of America’s hops are grown.
In the first flush of hop harvest each September, Yakima Valley turns into the country’s most concentrated laboratory for fresh‑hop brewing — the region grows three‑quarters of the nation’s hops and local brewers can move picked cones from field to kettle within an hour or two. The FRESH HOP Beer Tour delivers that window of immediacy: a curated, four‑hour ride through downtown Yakima sampling the season’s freshest beers at multiple award‑winning breweries.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Yakima’s hops: the country’s core
The Yakima Valley supplies roughly 75% of U.S. hops; during the annual September harvest local breweries exploit an unparalleled variety of fresh cones and brew beers with hops picked and used in a matter of hours.
Complimentary fresh‑hop pours at every stop
Each stop on the tour includes a complimentary fresh hop beer flight or glass, letting you compare how different brewers translate the same harvest into distinct aromas and flavors.
A rotating selection of Yakima’s award‑winners
The tour samples three of the valley’s acclaimed breweries — a rotating lineup drawn from an established list of local producers — giving a snapshot of Yakima’s craft‑beer scene in harvest season.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
You’ll meet in downtown Yakima and board Yakima’s Beer Bus for a compact, four‑hour loop that visits three award‑winning breweries. At each stop the operator provides a complimentary fresh hop flight or glass so you can taste beers brewed with hops harvested that same harvest day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour best suits and seasonal notes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs four hours with the listed pickup at Single Hill Brewing at 12:00 PM in downtown Yakima.
Your itinerary includes three breweries drawn from a rotating list of Yakima award‑winners; each stop includes a complimentary fresh hop beer flight or glass.
This fresh‑hop experience is offered during the September harvest window; special hop‑on locations within downtown can be arranged with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The FRESH HOP Beer Tour runs four hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
Meet at Single Hill Brewing in downtown Yakima at 12:00 PM; you may enjoy Single Hill Brewing before or after the tour.
Can I board at a different location?
Special arrangements can be made to hop on at a different location close to downtown Yakima.
Which breweries will we visit?
The tour includes three of the following award‑winning Yakima breweries (rotating selections): Bale Breaker Brewing; Bron Yr Aur Brewing; Cowiche Creek Brewing; Single Hill Brewing; Outskirts Brewing; Shorthead Brewing; 5th Line Brewing; Valley Brewing; Varietal Brewing; Wandering Hop Brewery.
Are drinks included?
Yes — the tour provides a complimentary fresh hop beer flight or a glass at every brewery on the itinerary.
When is this fresh‑hop tour available?
This fresh‑hop experience is offered in September during Yakima’s hop harvest window.