“Hops are our world”, so says one of the international hop merchants.
However as Growers we beg to differ. We live and breathe hops. They are historical, romantic, extremely difficult and time-consuming to grow. Hops are our life, our outlook, the view from our windows and our livelihood.
There is so much to say about the humble hop. Too much for one page so depending on what you would like to know, please click on the links below:
The more American brewers learn about hop terroir, the more they appreciate the different character British hops express in their beers – whether they are using Old World varieties or ones as fashionable as any from the New World. Authenticity has become a rallying cry for American brewers who understand Old World inspired beers should be made with Old World hops.
Stan Hieronymus, Author ‘For the Love of Hops’