Take a trip to the Yakima Valley for a craft beer lover’s experience you just can’t find anywhere else. About 75% of the nation’s hops are grown right here, making the Yakima Valley U.S. Hop Country. As the largest hop producing region in the world, the Yakima Valley keeps the beer industry brewing, but it’s Yakima’s craft beer scene that’s hopping. It’s home to the one and only, hop country craft beer trail where you can raise a pint minutes, or even steps, from where the hops were harvested. Plan your trip to catch the aroma of freshly harvested hops on the breeze or hit one of the best beer festivals around.
Hit the Hop Country Craft Beer Trail. Yakima's craft beer scene is hopping! Hit the only craft brew trail in the heart of hop country – right where it should be! What better place is there for a beer lover?
View Yakima Valley BreweriesYakima is home to one of the best craft beer festivals around – the only hop country Fresh Hop Ale Festival! But, you'll find craft beer, food and music festivals throughout the Valley all year, from the Sunnyside Summer Ale Fest in the heart of summer to a snowy mountain ski lodge Brews, Brats & Boards festival in the winter.
Explore Craft Beer EventsGet Away to U.S.A. Hop Country. Use this craft beer focused trip idea as a jumping off point when planning your Yakima Valley beervacation. Plan your farm-to-glass adventures right here where we grow your beer! Take in the hop field aromas and then raise a glass at the source.
Craft Beer Tour Trip IdeaImmerse your senses and learn all about the hops that create your favorite brews. Find out what goes into making great beers and why the best hops grow right here in our corner of the Pacific Northwest.
View our Field Guide to HopsThe Official Yakima Valley Travel Guide™ is the single best resource for planning your visit to the Yakima Valley. Packed full of maps, trip ideas and details of the many attractions, it will be your constant companion during your stay.
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