HAAS® HOP HARVEST

September 2024

All across the U.S., September is many people’s favorite month of the year. And it’s no surprise; the dog days of summer finally give way to crisp nights and beautifully dry, sunny weather. Here in Yakima, the heart of the world’s largest hop growing area, September is especially golden — actually, a rich, golden green. It’s hop harvest time; a period of anticipation and excitement for those of us intimately involved and deeply passionate about what it takes to craft incredible beers.

SCHEDULE YOUR LIVE OR REMOTE SELECTION

Stay tuned — soon we’ll be making appointments for in-person hop selection. We’ll continue to offer the option for virtual selection as well. In the meantime, contact your HAAS® Sales Representative with any questions.

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 three one-day sessions: Sept. 9th, Sept. 16th, 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 three 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!

Register before July 15th for Early Bird pricing, and no later than August 15th to reserve your spot!

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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!

Learn more and reserve your spot!

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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.

Learn more and reserve your spot!

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