With hop harvest wrapping up, we\u2019re just days away from the Fresh Hop Ale Festival this Saturday, October 4th. But, you don\u2019t have to wait for the main event to find your favorite fresh hop ales. Take a tour of the one and only Hop Country Craft Beer Trail for fresh hop ales you can only taste at the tap, all brewed with hops harvested just minutes away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you\u2019re making the rounds, use our guide to find great\nfood to go with your fresh hop pours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a look at all the craft beverage stops on the Hop Country Craft Beer Trail<\/a>, including distilleries and cider stops! Check out great Hop Country events and happenings<\/a> year-round. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A love of beer and\nof hockey between a pair of friends inspired the creation of 5th Line Brewing\nCo. You\u2019ll see both passions on full display at the brewery, with its varm and\nwelcoming vibe in Downtown Yakima. On warm days, the garage-style doors roll up\nto the patio space. Catch a game, join them for paint night or just hang out\nover pizza and beer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try: <\/strong>Folks\ngo for the pizzas with house-made sauces and dough but they\u2019re equally known\nfor trays of truly loaded nachos and nacho-dillas. In addition to their\ninnovative brews, they also make a house root beer for kids and grown-ups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nothing says Hop Country quite like an award-winning craft\nbrewery right in the middle of a fourth-generation hop farm. Choose from 16\ntaps pouring year-round and signature beers as well as experimental brews you\ncan you only find at the tap. Pick up food from one of the on-site food trucks\nand enjoy an afternoon on the expansive patio or indoor spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try:<\/strong> The daily, rotating food trucks serve\nspecialties ranging from authentic Latin flavors and wood-fired pizza to\nhandcrafted specialty burgers and sausages. Check their food truck schedule<\/a>\nto see what\u2019s on the menu now and what\u2019s coming up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to being an award-winning brewery, Bron Yr Aur\nalso serves up fantastic handcrafted pizza and other house-made specialties to\nbe savored in two cozy indoor spaces or on their covered patio and wide open\ngreen spaces. Nestled against the Cascade Mountain foothills off of Highway 12\njust before the point where two scenic byways meet, there\u2019s plenty of room for\nfamily fun and furry friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try<\/strong>: Signature pizzas on beer-infused crust, oven-baked cheddar tots with signature fry sauce and beer-infused brownie desserts are all local favorites made in-house with a nod to being in the heart of hop country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tucked into the Naches Heights hillside, the sweeping outdoor\nspace delivers views of the surrounding canyons. In summertime, the indoor\ndining space opens onto a lovely, covered patio and you\u2019ll also find abundant\nseating under a large shade structure on the sweeping lawn. In cooler weather\nthe patio space is enclosed and cozy. Keep an eye on their social channels for\nweekly specialties, all hand-made in-house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try: <\/strong>The lineup of signature chuck and\nbrisket burgers can\u2019t be missed. In addition, they regularly roll out weekly\nrotating specialties ranging from locals\u2019 favorite lobster rolls, from scratch\nseasonal soups and and-made pasta to creations featuring harvests from the expansive\nhouse garden. On Sundays, come for freshly made bagels and lox with mimosas. The\nhouse-smoked prime rib dips are a local obsession served starting Friday until\nthey\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the charming, town of Naches, D\u2019Nile Tap House features\n14 taps with local and regional beers and ciders. The quaint space gives a nod\nto the area\u2019s agricultural roots with walls covered in wood reclaimed from\nfruit bins. They post the lineup of live music and events on their social\nchannels. Watch for locals\u2019 favorite music bingo nights! <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try: <\/strong>Regular fare includes a variety of\nflatbreads and sharable snacks, as well as casual specialties including loaded\nmac and cheese and fish and chips. Check social channels for rotating specials\nsuch as riby eye night and smash burger night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does 120 taps pouring local and regional craft beverages\nsound? Find them all at the west<\/a> and east<\/a> locations of the Public\nHouse of Yakima. Head west for a taproom housed in a lovingly restored,\nhistoric 1940s craftsman house. The east location offers an open, contemporary\nspace with abundant seating. Both locations boast outstanding patio spaces with\na variety of seating options, grassy areas and plenty of space outdoor for games\nand activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try:<\/strong> The monthly flatbread specials never\ndisappoint. They also serve a great variety of regular flatbreads and the giant\nBavarian pretzel with house-made beer mustard and beer cheese is a must. You\u2019ll\nalso find a selection of sharable bites, salads and grilled sandwiches. Keep an\neye on their social channels for outdoor grilling days, live music, events and\nmakers markets at both locations. Did we mention the 120 taps? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Offering a cozy, welcoming taproom in the heart of Selah\nwhere guests can enjoy handcrafted beer brewed on historic equipment that has\nbeen in use since 1981. With a wide variety of beverages on offer, thoughtful\nfood pairings, and a kid- and dog-friendly atmosphere, it’s a perfect gathering\nspot for all ages and groups of all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try: <\/strong>Fan favorites include the\nhamburger, fresh ground in-house, or freshly sliced Pastrami sandwich paired\nwith the Scottish Ale or the Hometown Hero IPA. Looking for something on the\nlighter side – try our lager with a beautifully arranged charcuterie board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Located right in downtown Yakima, Single Hill is a favorite\ncommunity gathering place. They were recently named Large Brewery of the Year\nby the Washington Beer Awards. The open and spacious taproom has plenty of\noptions for hanging out and it even has a kids\u2019 corner. The large patio has\nlots of seating for enjoying fare from the on-site food trucks. From their wall\nof 24 taps, they pour a wide range of craft beers, from their four core beers, fruity\nsours and hoppy IPAs to lighter beers and experimental brews that release\nroughly twice a week. Stop by for weekly bingo night (Tuesdays) and trivia night\n(Wednesdays). <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try: <\/strong> Early in the day, stop by for house-made\nbreakfast sandwiches and coffee. Later on, the resident food truck, Javi\u2019s\nFood\u2019s serves tacos, tortas, wings, burritos and more . Periodic guest food\ntrucks also join the mix. You\u2019re also welcome to bring outside food or have\npizza delivered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This taproom came\nto be from inspiration between a group of family and friends with roots in the\nValley\u2019s ag and hop industries. Hang out\nin the contemporary indoor space, by the indoor\/outdoor fireplace on the large,\ncovered patio (heated on cooler days) or the half-acre enclosed yard and\nsignature \u201cbeer berm\u201d with plenty of space for family fun. Keep an eye on social channels for live music\nand more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What to\nTry:<\/strong> Find a\ncreative selection of artisanal pizzas and sharables, along with specialty grilled\nsandwiches and salads. Choose from an extensive array of local and regional\ncraft beer on 30 taps, as well as regional cider and wine options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Outskirts opened their doors in spring of 2023, in a\ncentury-old barn, painstakingly restored and converted into a one-of-a-kind\nspace. The large patio\u2019s seating areas, complete with fire tables, overlook an\nimpressive green space with an outdoor stage along-side a tree-lined creek.\nThis is the place to find a fantastic lineup of outdoor live music all summer\nlong. The music doesn\u2019t stop for cooler weather. It just heads indoors, along\nwith other entertainment and events. Check their social channels and website artists\nand events coming up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try:<\/strong> For shareables, you can\u2019t beat the garlic-parm\ncheese curds or the house slider board, complete with beef and sausage patties,\npulled pork and burnt ends. Steak frites is a local favorite, along with the\nbeer cheese bratwurst and house bison burger. Of course, don\u2019t miss the\nhouse-brewed craft beers and cocktails from the well-stocked bar! <\/p>\n\n\n\n This laid-back spot with pure hop country aesthetic is meant\nfor hanging out! The taproom is open to the production space where they craft a\nwide range of award-winning beers. You can smell the hops! Enjoy everything\nfrom hazy IPAs with a cult following, barrel-aged brews, Belgian-style and\nfarmhouse ales and much more. It\u2019s also the place to go in the lower Yakima\nValley for live music, trivia nights and karoke nights. Don\u2019t forget about the\nhop-lined beer garden and covered patio out back, where you\u2019ll also find the\nresident food truck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What to Try: <\/strong>Triple C\u2019s (otherwise known as Chris\nCooks Carne) is on-site daily, serving up just what the name sounds like, with\na variety of mouthwatering creations. Check the schedule<\/a> for times. Find wings,\nbarbecue, burgers, birria and even lobster rolls and from-scratch soups on\nrotation. Also find pop-up food trucks serving pizza, dogs, fish and chips and\nmore. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find great food at Yakima Valley Breweries and Taprooms It\u2019s the best week of the year for craft beer lovers in the Yakima Valley and we\u2019re making it even better with a guide to the best bites at breweries and taprooms here in Hop Country. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5th Line Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBale Breaker Brewing Company<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n![\"Bron](\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bron-yr-aur-700x389.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBron Yr Aur Brewing Co. <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCowiche Creek Brewing Co.<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n![\"D'Nile](\"https:\/\/www.visityakima.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dnile-700x389.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nD’Nile Tap House<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPublic House of Yakima<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSelah Springs Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSingle Hill Brewing Company<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Kiln<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Outskirts Brewing Co.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nVarietal Beer Company<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n