OUR COMMITMENT
Certified Quality. Sustainable Practices. Trusted by Brewers.
At Flathead Valley Hops, our mission goes beyond growing premium hops — we’re committed to doing it the right way. From sustainable farming practices to trusted partnerships with award-winning breweries, we’re proud to grow responsibly and deliver reliably.
certified & SustaiNable
We believe great hops start with great land—and it’s our job to protect it. That’s why we’ve invested in practices that support long-term soil health, water conservation, and ecosystem balance.
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Salmon safe
Flathead Valley Hops is proud to be Salmon Safe Certified, ensuring our practices protect local waterways and wildlife, keeping our farm's impact clean and sustainable.
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Good Bines
We are part of Good Bines, an initiative supporting sustainable and responsible hop farming across the U.S.
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soil stewardship
Between our rows, we plant cover crops to naturally boost soil fertility, reduce erosion, and promote biodiversity — ensuring our land grows strong season after season.
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composting
Post-harvest, all leftover hop bines are returned to the soil as nutrient-rich compost. Nothing goes to waste — everything goes back into the land.
wildlife habitat restoration
As part of our commitment to stewardship, we’ve helped restore a section of land into a thriving habitat primarily for waterfowl and native bird species. This area supports migration, nesting, and feeding for a wide range of birds that call the Flathead Valley home. It also provides natural forage for local deer and other wildlife, creating a safe haven away from development and urban sprawl. It’s our way of giving back to the land that gives so much to us.
Our partners
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Max Shafer – Roadhouse Brewing Co., Jackson Hole, WY
Max, head brewer at Roadhouse Brewing, brewed Highwayman, an American-style Pilsner using our Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops. In 2025, Highwayman took home Gold at the World Beer Cup, a huge honor that speaks to both his skill and the strength of the ingredients.
“I’m beyond proud to be using Flathead Valley Hops in our beers and will be a loud voice championing what you’re doing in Northern Montana for many years to come. Most importantly, I’m downright proud to call you partners—and friends.”
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Seth Orr - Sacred Waters Brewing Co., Kalispell, MT
Seth, head brewer at Sacred Waters Brewing, earned accolades at the 2025 World Beer Cup for Snow Dust, a traditional German-style lager, also brewed with our Hallertauer Mittelfrüh. This crisp, award-winning beer is a testament to what happens when top-quality hops meet expert brewing.
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Marty Vollmer - Bonsai Brewing Project, Whitefish, MT
Marty, head brewer at Bonsai Brewing Project, brings years of experience and a track record of helping craft award-winning beers. His juicy IPA, brewed exclusively with our El Dorado and Cashmere hops, showcases Vollmer’s continued commitment to creativity and community.
“Flathead Valley Hops has been my go-to supplier for the past five years, providing consistently top-quality hops and unbeatable service. Their knowledgeable, friendly crew has been an invaluable partner in crafting the beers our community loves at Bonsai Brewing Project. They’re El Dorado is second to none!”
what’s the big deal about german-style hops in the u.s.?
Thanks to our unique location on the 48th parallel, Montana’s cooler growing climate, and our rich, fertile soils, Flathead Valley Hops is perfectly suited to grow delicate, traditional German-style hops like Saaz and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh.
These noble hop varieties have been the backbone of European lagers and pilsners for centuries, prized for their subtle, balanced aromas and flavors. While craft beer has exploded with bold, hoppy styles, the timeless appeal of lighter, traditional beers remains strong—and that means the demand for these classic hops is steady and growing.
Growing German-style hops isn’t simple; they require just the right climate—cooler temperatures, long daylight hours, and well-managed soil conditions. Fortunately, Montana’s climate and our farming practices meet these needs, allowing us to produce hops that capture the character brewers expect.
If you’re crafting a pilsner, lager, or any beer where balance and tradition matter, we’d love to help you find the perfect hop variety that delivers exactly what your recipe calls for.
want to work with us?
want to work with us?
Whether you're brewing lagers, hazy IPAs, or something in between, we’d love to be your hop farm. With vertically integrated processing, personal customer service, and a genuine love for what we do, we’re more than a supplier—we’re a partner in every pour.