Tag: hops

Pinot Noir, Hops, and Regeneration in the Willamette Valley

One hour’s drive south of Portland, Oregon, lies the Willamette Valley, land of world-class pinot noir, hops heaven, and change-makers who are transforming the future of travel. Towns thrive along the great Willamette River, including Portland, its largest city. It’s also home to Salem, the state capital, and more than half of the state’s population…


A Colorado Hop Farm Is the First Grower Outside the Pacific Northwest to Win This Award

By Tiney Ricciardi From The Denver Post Colorado may not be the best-known hop growing region in the U.S., but according to experts, it is producing some of the best crops. This month, Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose took the top accolade at the annual Cascade Cup competition and became the first grower outside of the Pacific…