SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Distinguished brewers and discerning judges hailing from across the Pacific Northwest recently converged upon the hop-rich lands of Central Oregon and Yakima, Washington to assess the extraordinary freshness of Wet Hop beers, sourced from as far afield as Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
This unique competition unfolded over two distinct judging sessions, offering brewers the opportunity to showcase their prowess with hops harvested at varying times and across multiple states. The inaugural “Early Harvest” session unfolded at Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters on September 24th, while the subsequent “Late Harvest” event took place at Single Hill Brewing in Yakima on October 15th.
The Best of Craft Beer Awards has once again spotlighted excellence in the world of craft brewing, with the winners of its prestigious Fresh Hop Competition now unveiled. Distinguished brewers and seasoned judges, representing various corners of the Pacific Northwest, gathered in Central Oregon and Yakima, Washington to assess the superlative qualities of Wet Hop beers from a diverse array of locales, including as far afield as Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and even Saskatchewan, Canada.
This distinctive competition unfolded through a pair of separate judging sessions, enabling participants to exhibit their talents in harnessing the unique qualities of hops harvested at different times and sourced from multiple states. The inaugural “Early Harvest” session transpired at Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters on September 24th, and the follow-up “Late Harvest” event took center stage at Single Hill Brewing in Yakima on October 15th.
The Craft Beer community eagerly awaited the results, and the winners of this illustrious competition emerged, garnering well-deserved recognition for their exceptional brews.
