The Green Gold of the Pacific Northwest: Inside the Global Dominance of Yakima Valley Hops
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON — In the rain-shadowed expanse east of the Cascade Mountains, a specific shade of verdant green represents the backbone of a multi-billion-dollar global industry. While Seattle, located less than 150 miles to the west, is often celebrated for its tech giants and coffee culture, the Yakima Valley remains the quiet powerhouse of the […]

