On Tap: Sonoma County Hops & The Beer Revolution

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On Tap: Sonoma County Hops & The Beer Revolution

April 20, 2023 – September 1, 2024
MEMBER PREVIEW & RECEPTION: April 19th 5-7pm at MSC

Something revolutionary happened in Sonoma County in 1977. Using discarded dairy tanks and other cast-off equipment, New Albion Brewery started making beer in the town of Sonoma, launching the first modern microbrewery in the United States.

Today, we take microbreweries and world-class beer for granted. Every year, thousands of people descend on Sonoma County for the release of internationally renowned beers. But how did it come to be? Why Sonoma County?

The Museum of Sonoma County is pleased to present On Tap: Sonoma County Hops & The Beer Revolution. The exhibition explores the revolutionary beginnings of the county’s microbreweries, and the rich legacy of local hop culture that dates back to the 19th century.

Our Museum's goal for this project is to educate people about the legacy of hops in the region and how it connects to the current era of beer and craft brewing. We will have a hop harvester, sample brewing equipment, artifacts from various breweries (i.e. cans, bottles), hop trellis in the gallery, and much more.

This exhibition is generously supported by Lemonstrike Creative Studios, Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom, Russian River Brewing Company, Staci Pastis, and David Salm.