Every year we head to the Pacific Northwest for hop selection. We tour and visit with the farmers who grow a majority of the hops we use.

During these visits, we also get to learn about the challenges of the season. We then evaluate and assess the hops first hand. 

Integrity, moisture content and ultimately the aroma of the hops are just a few of the criteria we use to determine which lots will eventually become Two Hearted, Hopslam and more. 

Hops are an agricultural product. They are grown by real people who rise to meet the challenges of the weather, the environment and beyond. Many of the farmers and brokers we work with are family-owned and go back generations. 

These are important relationships for us. We work with unique individuals who are fantastic people. They are friends. They are partners. They are part of the Bell’s family. 

Quality beer begins with quality ingredients. Below are some of the sights and “smells” (how we wish we could share that part here) from the 2019 hop harvest.