Crosby Hops’ TopWire Hop Project beer garden announces reopening
Crosby Hop Farm’s award-winning beer garden TopWire Hop Project, reopens to the public on Saturday, April 30th at 11am. Nestled between rows of hop bines and fields at fifth-generation independent hop grower Crosby, the TopWire beer garden became a top destination for beer nerds in 2020 and returns each year for a limited seasonal window through the final days of hop harvest every year.
Drive down Lupulin Lane (a half-mile entrance through lush 18-feet high hop rows) before arriving at TopWire. People of all ages and dogs on leashes are welcomed back to the Centennial hop yard to catch a glimpse of Mt. Hood and drink specialty craft beer brewed by Crosby Hops’ customers. Wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
For a limited time, collaboration beers brewed with new and exciting hop products for this year’s biggest industry trade show, the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) will be on draught.
WHAT’S NEW: Following a beer garden expansion in 2021, a new space, “The Backyard” can be rented. Details are available at TopWireHP.com/private-events and event inquiries can be directed to info@topwireHP.com.
The majority of the tap list for the reopening will be special collaboration beers, including many beers that are only available at CBC. Participating breweries that will have beer pouring both at TopWire and at the Crosby Hops CBC lounge include: Breakside Brewery, BlackStack Brewing, Celestial Beerworks, Creature Comforts Brewing Co., Deschutes Brewery, Fidens Brewing, Fort George Brewery, HenHouse Brewing Company, Highland Brewing, Highland Park Brewery, Revolution Brewing, Russian River Brewing Company, and Tonewood Brewing.
The rotating TopWire IPA series from Grains of Wrath continues in 2022 with the release of Volume 5. A bright, West Coast IPA with well-balanced tropical fruit and dank bitterness, was brewed with El Dorado®, Columbus, and Estate Grown Comet from Crosby Hops.
OPENING WEEKEND SPECIALS:
During the opening weekend, Crosby Hops will donate $5 per pint poured to the National Brain Tumor Society. Cash and credit card donations will also be accepted. Last year, a $20,000 contribution was raised for the cause, in honor of Jennifer Crosby.
The first 100 people each day get a free koozie, and for those that sign up for the mailing list, they will automatically be entered to win prizes like TopWire shirts, growlers, sunglasses, and bottle openers. Winners are notified at the end of the weekend.
Billy and the Rockets will perform on Sunday from 2-5 pm.
WHEN: Starting Saturday, April 30, TopWire Hop Project is open four days a week, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Operating hours: Thursday 11 am - 8 pm, Friday 11 am - 9 pm, Saturday 11 am - 9 pm, Sunday 11 am - 8 pm.
The seasonal beer garden will remain open through hop harvest season and close on October 30.
WHERE: 8668 Crosby Rd NE, Woodburn, OR 97071
THE BEVERAGES: For the third season in a row, the majority of the tap list consists of unique collaborations and special releases brewed with Crosby Hops. The rotating tap list will feature specialty craft beer and cider brewed by Crosby Hops’ customers from across the country showcasing new, classic, and novel hop varieties. The 10 tap selections include the TopWire IPA Vol. 5 from Grains of Wrath (also available in cans) and rotating craft pours from Bauman’s Cider and the non-alcoholic hop water from HopLark will be available.
Sixteen-ounce cans as well 32 ounce growlers of any beverage on tap are available to go. The to-go cooler features additional craft beer, cider, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
FOOD: Luis’s Taqueria will continue to offer food delivery and snacks can be purchased on site. New food offerings include Troka Mexican Food Truck (a new truck by the Xicha Brewing team that will be on site most days) along with Fireside Grill and Hearth & Soul Pizza Bus. Outside food is allowed.
About TopWire Hop Project
The one-of-a-kind, award-winning beer garden (named “The Best Literal Beer Garden” by Willamette Week in 2020 and Oregon Beer Awards “Best Beer Garden or Beer Patio” Winner in 2021 is situated on the beautiful estate of Crosby Hop Farm, an independent, fifth-generation hop grower nestled in Oregon’s heralded Willamette Valley. TopWire is a pillar of the Crosby brand family, which works symbiotically with Crosby’s R&D and new variety development efforts. Crosby Hops, an integrated hop merchant and processor in the Pacific Northwest, family of brands includes Crosby Hops, Crosby Hop Farm and TopWire Hop Project.