Win a Hop Harvest Trip Giveaway at CBC: Presented by Ollie and Abstrax Hops

Ollie, a leading brewery management software platform, and Abstrax Hops, a pioneer the world of botanical flavor technology, are teaming up to offer one lucky Craft Brewers Conference attendee a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a VIP trip for two to Yakima, Washington during peak hop harvest season.

The giveaway will take place on-site at CBC 2025, hosted this year in Indianapolis, Indiana, from April 28th through May 1st. Conference attendees can enter the drawing by visiting Ollie at booth 1711 and Abstrax Hops who will be located in the BrewExpo hospitality area.

“This is an opportunity to connect with the heart of hop country in a way most brewers never get to experience,” said Kyle Kensure, Director of Brewery Sales] at Ollie. “We’re thrilled to partner with Abstrax Hops and bring one lucky brewer behind the scenes during one of the most exciting times of year.”

What the Winner Receives:

• A three-night stay in Yakima, WA for the winner and a guest
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of the region’s top hop farms
• Hands-on harvest activities and educational experiences
• VIP hospitality, including accommodations and car rental

The Yakima Valley produces over 75% of the hops grown in the United States and is considered a global hub for hop innovation, culture, and community. The trip offers the winner a rare opportunity to see the harvest process up close, meet the growers, and gain deeper insights into how hops shape the beers we love.

“Hop harvest is an unforgettable time,” said Kensrue. “It’s the beating heart of our industry, and it’s where tradition meets innovation. We’re proud to give a brewer this access — and hopefully, a little inspiration too.”

How to Enter:

Attendees of CBC 2025 can enter the giveaway by visiting Ollie at both 1711 and Abstrax Hops located in the BrewExpo hospitality area. No purchase is necessary, and the winner will be selected and contacted after the event.

For more information about the giveaway and the participating companies, visit getollie.com/hopharvest.

About Ollie

Ollie is modern brewery management software built by brewers, for brewers. Designed to streamline operations from grain to glass, Ollie offers intuitive tools for production planning, inventory tracking, sales, accounting, and reporting — all in one platform. Whether you're a startup or scaling operation, Ollie helps breweries save time, stay organized, and focus on what they do best: brewing exceptional beer.

About Abstrax: Where Innovation and Science Meets Flavor Mastery

As the pioneering leader in the world of botanical flavor technology, Abstrax excels in crafting innovative terpene-driven, functional flavor solutions. Serving the cannabis, hops, flavor and fragrance industries, Abstrax is the trusted product development partner that forward-thinking CPG brands turn to when looking for a competitive edge. Founded in California by a team of award-winning PhD scientists, flavor chemists, and visionary product developers, Abstrax harnesses its two divisions to craft transformative CPG applications via innovative technology and more sustainable, all natural, and cost effective ingredients. Abstrax Tech produces groundbreaking peer reviewed research publications, discovers new flavor compounds, and produces terpene blends and flavors for tobacco, cannabis, and food applications – including botanically derived cannabis flavor experiences, live all-natural hemp-derived terpenes, and mood-enhancing terpene-flavor systems. Abstrax Hops provides the most advanced research, products, and services that push the limits of brewing innovation. Its wide range of solutions encapsulates the authentic varietal-specific Hop Flavors, Dank Flavors, and next generation of advanced hop products including natural hop aroma extracts. Abstrax offers the utmost in safety, quality and regulatory adherence, ensuring seamless integration into product lines. Delve deeper with Abstrax at AbstraxTech.com and AbstraxHops.com.