Event Overview:
The California Wet Hop Festival is an annual event, celebrating a distinctive and cherished brewing tradition. This festival highlights the unique process of crafting beers with hops harvested at their peak ripeness and immediately transported to the brewery. By skipping the usual drying process, brewers capture the freshest, most aromatic essence of the hop cone.
More than just a festival, it's an immersive experience where the freshest ingredients meet innovative brewing techniques. The result is a captivating array of beers, each showcasing the raw, unfiltered character of the hop. These beers boast an intensity of flavor and aroma, with a vivid green freshness unattainable with dried hops. Wet hop beers offer a unique sensory journey, featuring notes ranging from verdant pine and citrus to vibrant floral bouquets and subtle earthy undertones.
California's deep and enduring legacy in the American hop industry dates back to the 1800s. This historical connection lends deeper meaning to the California Wet Hop Festival, rooting the modern craft beer movement in a rich tradition. It serves as a reminder that while brewing techniques evolve, the core principles of quality ingredients and respect for nature's bounty endure. Thus, the festival is not merely about tasting exceptional beers; it's a celebration of heritage, brewing science and beer you can only get once a year
Dates and Location
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Date: October 4th
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Location: Homegrown Hops, 3000 Mines Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
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Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Features
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Wet hop beers from multiple breweries.
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Live music.
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Food Trucks.
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Vendors
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Extra bathrooms.
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Seating.
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Free water.
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Farm-to-glass experience in the hopyard.
Judging and Awards
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Judging Time: Judging announcements begin at 3:30 PM.
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Judges' Picks: Top three beers selected by judges receive medals.
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People's Choice: Vote for best overall beer. The winner receives a trophy.
Proceeds
All proceeds from the event will go to Runestone Ranch in Livermore, CA. Runestone Ranch helps first responders with traumatic experiences.
Ticket Sales
Tickets are available at Eventbrite or at the door.
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