Hops and Props at the Hiller Aviation Museum

Hops and Props
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
12 PM – 4 PM
No admission charge to attend the event
What could be better than microbrew beer, live music and cool airplanes under the warm September sky? The Hiller Aviation Museum presents Hops & Props Beer Fest.
Beer by Devil’s Canyon
Selection:
- Kaleidescope Sour Ale (Unsure what flavor.)
- La Canada de Diablo Mexican Lager
- White Ale (New and the name is TBD)
- Festbier
- Spare the Air Hazy IPA
- Fluent in Sarcasm Double West Coast IPA
- Full Boar Scotch Ale
- Root Beer Non-Alcoholic
Beer: $11 a pour
Commemorative Mason Jar (optional): $5
Wine: $14 a glass. (Free Helifest glasses included)
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
- Rose’
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc


FREE EVENT ADMISSION
Museum Gallery admission can be purchased separately but is not required to attend Hops & Props
What are my parking options?
The museum has FREE parking. Please designate a driver.
Best option: Uber or Lyft
Band:
12 PM – 4 PM
The Montgomery Coe Band
Fun times and fun music! Hits from Classic Pop & Southern Rock, to Funky Soul & Rock n Roll!

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