This Often-overlooked U.S. Destination Has 300 Days of Sunshine a Year-and It's One of the Best Places for Craft Beer in the Country

"Tucked away in south-central Washington, about 145 miles southeast of Seattle, the Yakima Valley stretches across fertile farmland framed by rolling hills, basalt ridges, and the winding Yakima River. Anchored by the city of Yakima and encompassing towns like Sunnyside, Zillah, and Selah, the region is best known as the nation's hop capital, producing more than 70 percent of U.S. hops."

"Bale Breaker brings four generations of hop-farming expertise straight from the fields to your glass. The family's hop-growing journey began in 1932 with the owners' great-grandparents, and today, their hops come from two family farms. The Yakima taproom sits right on one of them, the Loftus Ranches in Moxee, and features 16 taps inside, plus food trucks, fire pits, outdoor seating, and lawn games outside."

The Yakima Valley lies in south-central Washington, characterized by fertile farmland, rolling hills, basalt ridges, and the Yakima River. The region anchors around the city of Yakima and towns such as Sunnyside, Zillah, and Selah. The valley produces more than 70 percent of U.S. hops and serves as the nation's hop capital. The area features farm-to-glass breweries and a notable Mexican culinary scene. Bale Breaker brings family hop-farming expertise with a taproom on the Loftus Ranches in Moxee, offering 16 taps and outdoor amenities, plus beers like Field 41 and Topcutter IPA. Single Hill Brewing operates a downtown taproom with 24 taps, community events, and experimental Outcross brews.

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