Hogs Back Hop Garden Tours: Discover Surrey’s Unique Hop-Growing Experience

Step Into Surrey’s Historic Hop Country

Looking for a unique food and drink experience near Hampshire?

The Hogs Back Hop Garden Tour offers visitors the chance to explore one of Surrey’s most fascinating attractions. Set within the heart of the county’s historic hop-growing region, this guided experience takes you behind the scenes of one of the few breweries in the UK that grows its own hops.

Combining beautiful countryside, brewing heritage and beer tasting, the Hop Garden Tour is perfect for beer lovers, food enthusiasts and anyone interested in local history and sustainability.

Explore Eight Acres of Working Hop Garden

Hogs Back Brewery’s impressive hop garden spans more than eight acres and plays a vital role in the production of its award-winning beers.

During the tour, visitors can walk among the towering hop plants and discover how hops are grown, harvested and transformed into the beers enjoyed across Surrey and beyond.

Expert guides share fascinating insights into the history of hop growing in the region and explain why hops remain one of the most important ingredients in brewing.

The experience offers a rare opportunity to see a working hop garden up close while learning about a centuries-old agricultural tradition that once defined the local landscape.

Discover the Story of Farnham White Bine

One of the highlights of the tour is learning about Farnham White Bine, a heritage hop variety with deep roots in Surrey’s brewing history.

Once regarded as one of England’s finest hop varieties, Farnham White Bine nearly disappeared altogether.

Hogs Back Brewery has played a key role in helping revive this historic hop, preserving an important part of Surrey’s agricultural heritage for future generations.

Visitors will hear the remarkable story of its revival and discover how these unique hops contribute distinctive flavours and aromas to the brewery’s beers.

From Field to Firkin

The Hop Garden Tour provides a fascinating insight into the brewery’s unique approach to brewing.

Guests can learn how hops travel from the fields directly into the brewing process, a journey Hogs Back proudly describes as going from “field to firkin in a furlong”.

This close connection between farming and brewing helps create fresh, characterful beers while reducing transportation and supporting more sustainable production methods.

It is a process that very few breweries can offer, making the tour a truly distinctive experience.

Enjoy Beer Tastings Along the Way

As you explore the hop garden, you will have the opportunity to sample a selection of Hogs Back Brewery beers brewed using hops grown on-site.

The generous tastings allow visitors to discover how different hop varieties influence flavour, aroma and character across the brewery’s range.

From traditional ales to modern craft styles, each sample brings the story of the hop garden to life.

Guests also receive a Hogs Back tasting glass to take home as a souvenir of their visit.

A Must-Do Experience Near Hampshire

Located in Tongham between Farnham and Guildford, Hogs Back Brewery attracts visitors from Surrey, Hampshire and across the South East.

The Hop Garden Tour offers a memorable day out that combines local history, countryside scenery, brewing expertise and exceptional beer.

Whether you are a seasoned beer enthusiast or simply looking for something different to do, this experience provides a unique insight into one of Surrey’s most celebrated breweries.

Plan Your Visit

Hop Garden Tours take place during the hop season, on selected Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season May-September

Advance booking is recommended due to limited group sizes and high demand during the summer months.