Harvest
The countdown to Aussie hop harvest starts now!
Every March hundreds of brewers make the pilgrimage to Victoria’s High Country to meet our growers, tour our farms and facilities, and learn about our hops. This year, we’re also celebrating the journey from paddock to pint with an immersive Hops Academy and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow brewers from across Australia and around the world.
This is one Aussie hop harvest you don’t want to miss. To be amongst the action, we recommend you stay in Bright. Click here for our advice on where to eat, drink, stay and play.
Farm Tours
When: Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March, 8.30am – 12.00pm
Where: HPA Hop Central, 235 Myrtleford-Yackandandah Rd
Join us for a tour of our farms and facilities Tuesday 16 March – Thursday 18 March. You’ll follow our Aussie hops through each stage of the production process, connecting with the people, places and products that bind Aussie agriculture and Aussie beer. This will include a behind-the-scenes look at Hop Central, our FSSC certified pellet plant, which means all guests must be prepared to follow our food safety procedures.
BarthHaas Hops Academy
When: Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 March, 1.00 – 4.00pm
Where: HPA Hop Central, 235 Myrtleford-Yackandandah Rd
Learn from one of the world’s leading hop experts Tuesday 16 March – Thursday 18 March. BarthHaas Brewmaster Lorenz Schareina is hosting Hops Academy half-day sessions at HPA Hop Central where he will share practical, sensory-driven knowledge for brewing professionals of all skill levels, including how to get the most out of your hops, the ‘when and why’ for specific products, and mastering benchtop trials. Space is limited to ensure a personalised experience.
Barefoot Bowls, Brews & BBQ
When: Tuesday 16 March, 6.00 – 9.00pm
Where: Bright Bowls Club, 12 Churchill Ave
It’s not all about hops. Kick off your shoes, grab a snag, crack a tinnie, and enjoy some friendly competition at the Bright Bowls Club on Tuesday 16 March.
Harvest Dinner
When: Thursday 18 March, 6.00 – late
Where: Bright Brewery, 121 Great Alpine Rd
Celebrate this year’s season at Bright Brewery’s Harvest Dinner on Thursday 18 March, where we’ll raise a glass to another great harvest! Share a limited-edition beer or two with the HPA crew, meet the team behind our breeding program and connect with fellow brewers from across Australia and around the world.
High Country Hop
Join Bridge Road Brewers in beautiful Beechworth as they celebrate the Victorian hop harvest with industry workshops, a technical symposium, and Australia’s favourite destination beer & music festival.