Salmon-Safe Fresh Hops Competition announces winners from Hood River Ale Fest — New School Beer + Cider

Salmon-Safe Fresh Hops Competition announces winners from Hood River Ale Fest — New School Beer + Cider

Hundreds of festivalgoers voted for their favorites from among the 20 beers brewed with Salmon-Safe certified fresh hops at the Hood River Orchard and Ale Festival on Saturday, on the banks of the Columbia River. The voting was part of the nonprofit Salmon-Safe’s Drinker’s Choice Competition, highlighting beers brewed with hops from Salmon-Safe certified farms. Over 40% of the festival’s beers were made with Salmon-Safe certified hops, and the n…