Simple Earth Hops of Dodgeville, WI is proud to announce the Harvest Brewfest on August 20, 2011 from 9am to 8pm. This “Brewing Up The Community” celebration provides an all day beer tasting environment for 160 VIP attendees who will lend 2 hours throughout the event day to pick hops at the hopyard at Greenspirit Farm CSA in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Event registration is required at http://harvestbrewfest.eventbrite.com

When registering for free tickets, attendees will indicate which 2 hour shift (between 9am-5pm) they will be available to help pick hops at the event.

Attendees will not only get hands-on experience harvesting the plants, but will learn about the benefits of growing local hops while tasting local craft beer at a friendly community space. This event will also feature tours of the hopyard with live music and beer samples from 9:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. A community potluck (dish to pass required) will begin at 6:00 p.m.

What to Bring: Lawn chair, your favorite tasting glass, snacks to cleanse your palette, a dish to pass for potluck, bug spray and
sunscreen.

When: Saturday, August 20 – 9:00 am-8:00 pm – CST

Where: Simple Earth Hops / 4352 State Road 23, Dodgeville, WI

Contact: Matt Sweeny at fattymattybrewing@gmail.com / SimpleEarthHops.com

About Simple Earth Hops
Simple Earth Hops operates a sustainable hopyard which is used for education, research and demonstration and was founded in 2009 to provided locally grown ethical hop solutions to local brewers in Wisconsin and the Midwest.. Go to Facebook for up-to-date information about this event or register for free tickets at http://harvestbrewfest.eventbrite.com.