HAAS® HOP HARVEST

September 2024

More than 70% of the United States’ hops are grown in the Yakima Valley, and HAAS has been growing hops here for four generations. Our farms in Toppenish and Wenas, WA will soon comprise well over 2,000 acres of trellised fields, harvesting facilities, hop kilns, and baling operations. Each fall thousands of brewers come to the HAAS hop harvest to meet our growers, tour our fields and facilities, learn about new varieties and innovative hop products, and select their hops for the next year. Welcome to Yakima, and welcome to the HAAS 2024 Hop Harvest.

SCHEDULE YOUR LIVE OR REMOTE SELECTION

Contact your HAAS Sales Representative for information about in-person or virtual hop selection opportunities.

EXPERIMENTAL FIELDS

Citra®, Mosaic®, SABRO® and Talus® are just a few of the flavorful brands to come from the HAAS® Experimental Fields. Explore the fields with Michael Ferguson, the Director of Hop Breeding, and get a sneak peek of what we have in store for 2024.

PELLETIZING PLANT

Our state-of-the-art pelletizing facility is designed to produce various hop pellet products, like LUPOMAX®. In this temperature-controlled plant, we are able to produce pellets that perform exceptionally in the brewer’s kettle as well as in dry hopping applications.

INNOVATIONS BREWERY

INCOGNITO®, and, LUPOMAX® and FLEX® are just three innovative products brought to life at our Innovations Brewery. Take a tour, sample some beers and see what this incredible world-class facility has to offer.

 

PROCESSING FACILITY

Year-round, we are continually investing in our impressive facilities to ensure we provide top tier quality every step of the way in our hop process.

 

FLAVOR FACTORY

Our R&D team works tirelessly to help you brew your next great beer with the flavor you are looking for. From bittering to flavor and aroma products, this is where innovation meets quality and flexibility.

QUALITY EVALUATION

Hops are an essential ingredient in brewing. What could be better than rubbing, sniffing, and sampling the flavorful varietals that will play a huge part in your next great beer?

CONTACT YOUR HAAS SALES REPRESENTATIVE WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

EVENTS

Hops Academy
HAAS Innovations Center in Yakima, WA

Choose from two one-day sessions: Sept. 9th and Sept. 23rd (8:30am-5:30pm)

Unlock the secrets of hops with our specially curated “Harvest Edition” Hops Academy, a not-to-be-missed event spread across two one-day sessions. This year, we’re excited to offer increased flexibility and more opportunities for hands-on learning. Whether you’re brewing 10 or 100hl’s, our occasion is designed to enrich your understanding, insights and education of hops, and your beer. Sessions will include exclusive, limited-entry workshops, guided beer tastings, interactive guest panels, and more!

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Hops Academy Presents: Beer Pairing Dinner
Single Hill Brewing, Yakima, WA

September 21st from 6-8:30pm

Join Sensory Scientist (and Advanced Cicerone®) Rikki Welz of John I Haas and Chef Jacob Garland of Tandem Unicycle in a filling evening as they stuff your mind and stomach with knowledge. As you eat and drink, you will learn to apply a special process of considerations and practices to create a beer and food pairing that will excite, entice, and invigorate your appreciation for beer.

This instructional dinner will feature many local ingredients and beers, as a celebration of all of Yakima’s bountiful harvests, as well as actual coursework and a tasty quiz!

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Hops Academy Presents: A Hoppy Field Trip
Yakima, WA

September 11th, 11am-4pm

Join us for an exclusive field trip where the secrets of hop cultivation come to life. This is a one-time opportunity during the year’s most crucial harvest period. Witness firsthand the care, passion, and expertise that go into growing the finest hops at Haas Home Farm.

Gain invaluable insights during a special session with Michael Ferguson, HAAS’ head breeder, enjoy a tasting at Varietal Beer Co., and more. Spaces for this immersive hop field trip is limited to 22 to ensure a personalized experience for each guest.

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Yakima Valley Hops Harvest Events
702 N. 1st Ave, Yakima, WA

September 2024

September 5th & 12th at 5:00 pm

Industry Night | An informal and relaxed Open House

September 19th at 5:00 pm

Karaoke Night | Millburn Smash Burgers

September 26th at 5:00 pm

All Aussie Night | JJ’s Birria Burrito Bar

September 24th – 26th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hop Source | Open House with AM and PM sessions

Schab’s Bier Den Pop-Up Taproom
22 N 2nd St Suite 100, Yakima, WA

September 9th - October 31st

Join Varietal Beer Co. and friends starting September 9th for a hop harvest pop-up taproom in Schab’s Bier Den (22 N 2nd St Suite 100, located next to Second Street Grill). With eleven total taps, fresh hop collaboration beers will be the featured along with other hoppy beer styles, N/A drinks, hop water, cider, and wine. Pub fare bites will be available along with weekly foodie friend pop-ups. Please join us in celebrating the hoppiest time of the year, we look forward to seeing you. Cheers!

 

Around Town
Yakima, WA

September - October 2024

EZ Nights @ EZ Tiger

Every Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat in Sept, 9pm-close @ EZ Tiger

The EZ Tiger patio is your late-night destination for any friends of HAAS for late-night eats, plus beers and cocktails featuring HopKick and Euphorics.

Women in the Industry Happy Hour

Friday 9/20, 4-6pm @ Haas Innovations Center Beer Garden

Join our local Pink Boots chapter along with women in the local manufacturing industry for beverages and good times.

Fresh Hop Ale Festival

Saturday 10/5, 5-10pm @ SOZO Sports

The Yakima Valley produces over 70% of the hops in the United States! The Fresh Hop Ale Festival celebrates each harvest season with beers brewed with fresh hops from the Valley–come out and experience a truly unique beer fest experience. Tickets available at freshhopalefestival.com.