CARRINGTON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – For 4 years, Ostlie’s Sunnyside Acres has opened up their gates to show interested individuals their growing operation of an uncommon crop in North Dakota.

Mike and Lindsay Ostlie have their operations roughly 9 miles south of Carrington and grow hops, a crop used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer. Lindsay says the bitter crop is mixed with malt to make different varieties of IPA and name-brand beers.

She points out that the hops are showing burrs which then lead to cones. Ostlie says they’ll look to harvest the crop a little earlier than normal because of the conditions this summer.

During the 4th Annual Hops Harvestour, the Ostlie’s will show their small farm equipment used on their fields include a “Bine Implement” hops harvester. There will also be entertainment for the kids including Floyd Fever and Chewbacca.

Participants will be treated to beer samples from Fargo Brewing and a pizza lunch from Jonny B’s Brickhouse. Simple Coffee of Carrington will have coffee for purchase and the “Sunnyside Goods” farm store and gift shop will be open.

Admission for the Hops Harvestour is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets can be purchased here.

The tour starts August 4th at 10 AM.

Listen to a full interview with Lindsay Ostlie below: