# Shelley and Eric Desmarais Talk About Life Among the Hop Fields

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Podcast: [Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drink-beer-think-beer-with-john-holl-429230)
Published: 2026-09-16T04:00:00+00:00
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A conversation with Shelley and Eric Desmarais of CLS Farms in Moxee, Washington about the 2026 hop harvest and what life is like for families during the regions busiest time of the year. Visit AllAboutBeer.com for more podcasts, to read original articles, and to get info on upcoming events. Click here to support independent journalism covering the beer industry. This Episode is Sponsored by: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. This episode is brought to you by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, innovators in craft beer since 1980 and still 100% family owned. Experience the finest quality and purest ingredients in person by visiting the iconic Sierra Nevada breweries in Chico, California – where it all started – or Mills River, North Carolina, the country’s only Platinum LEED certified production brewery. Visit Sierra Nevada dot com to learn more. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Still Family-Owned, Operated & Argued Over. All About Beer At All About Beer , we’re honored to share the stories that define the beer community, and we couldn’t do it without the generous support of our underwriting sponsors. Their commitment helps sustain independent beer journalism, allowing us to highlight the people, places, and passion behind every pint. Their partnership ensures these stories continue to inspire, connect, and celebrate the craft we all love. Join our underwriters today and help make an impact on independent journalism covering the beer industry. Host: John Holl Guests: Shelley and Eric Desmarais Sponsors: Berkeley Yeast, All About Beer Tags: Hops, Harvest, Family, Farming, Business Photo: By John Holl

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