Hop Valley is located in a large cinder block building (largely clad in brick) in a generic business hotel part of town just off the highway (Interstate 5). They serve up some very tasty brews and are a worthy visit.

There are six regular brews on tap. The brewer is experienced and it shows in the quality. The Alphaholic IPA was quite good.

The brewery mash tun and brew kettle are visible through glass windows as you enter.

The space is mostly restaurant seating - some booths and a lot of tables - and is in a fairly generic style. There’s also a separate bar area that includes a small outdoor section with metal tables and chairs. The decorations are black & white historical photos of hop cultivation, i.e., growing hops, picking them, packaging them, etc. Hops were once grown commercially in this area, possibly even including at or very near the pub’s current location.

reviewed on: 2009-06-27 19:24:49