Hops
Nurturing Hops for Better Brews and Better Tomorrows
Year after year, Westwood Farms harvests premium hops on the 45th parallel that serve as building blocks for some of the country’s best beers. By combining our passion for forward-thinking research and seven generations of wisdom in hop farming, we offer ethically-grown classic varietals and inventive test strains.
Our hop yard is rooted in sandy loam soil and fed by the Willamette River, creating ideal conditions for healthy, flavorful hops. We care for each block with close observation, adapting our approach as we learn and drawing on decades of experience, ongoing research, and collaboration with peers.
We intersperse cover crops amongst our hop yard, allowing our hop plants to grow naturally protected.
Our farm is a part of the Green Chief® program. This means we collaborate with farms across the Pacific Northwest on best practices in responsible farming and quality hop production.
It’s Fresh Hop Season
Check out our fresh hop selection and sign up for a pickup slot!
Westwood-Grown Hops
In partnership with Indie Hops and Yakima Chief Hops:
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Indie Hops - Strata®
A tropical, citrus and berry-leaning hop tied together with rock concert cannabis.
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Yakima Chief Hops - Citra®
With big aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, this hop combines sweet flavors with smooth bitterness.
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Yakima Chief Hops - Mosaic®
A hop characterized by a complex balance of blueberry, tropical fruit, and fresh pine notes.
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Yakima Chief Hops - Talus®
Intense, impactful flavors of grapefruit, potpourri, coconut, rose, and pine resin define this hop.
Our Barley
The barley we grow is golden and slightly nutty, perfect for malting and distilling.
Our Practices
There’s a complex ecosystem around us. To protect it, our holistic farming approach is tailored for premium hop production while using minimally invasive techniques.