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June 21, 2021

2021 Family Business Awards: Heather Wilson, Hop Culture Farms & Brew Co.

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Category: Rising Star Award

Hop Culture Farms and Brew Co. grows its own hops, which are in all the beers we make. We also work to support surrounding farms, local musicians and artisans with a goal to build a place that all people can find community and have a great time.

Tell us a bit about your recent accomplishments.

We recently upgraded our brewhouse to produce more beer from a one-barrel system (30 gallons) to a five-barrel system (160-200 gallons); we also just had our first canning run and are now selling four-packs out of our taproom. This is our fourth season farming, and we have expanded our hop operation with plans for a small orchard this fall.

Where do you see your business in the next five years?

I see us becoming an agri-tourism destination where we produce farm-to-table beer, grow other agricultural products to use as adjuncts in our beers, and continue to provide the best, most laid-back experience for our customers. I want our customers to feel like this is their home away from home.

Industry: Farm Brewery, Agriculture & Craft Beer
Year Founded: 2016
Founder: Heather Wilson, Samuel Wilson III, Samuel Wilson Jr. & Nancy Wilson’
Generation Running Company: First
Part-Time Employees: 16
Family Members Employed at Company: Heather Wilson, CEO, Head Brewer and Owner; Samuel Wilson III, Director of Farming and Owner – Heather’s husband; Samuel Wilson Jr., Owner – Heather’s father-in-law; Nancy Wilson, Owner – Heather’s mother-in-law
Company Website: www.hopculturefarms.com

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