Water shortages and rising heat is putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting ...
What started as an apple business expanded into a hop lot between 2006 and 2008. “We had a lot of great apple growing property. But we had some low ground that isn’t good for fruit so my dad came up ...
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Craft brewers eager to capitalize on the local food movement have created a strong demand for hops to flavor their all-local beers, but farms in most states have grown slowly because ...
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Growing hops for beer

Whether or not the idea of making your own beer sounds enticing, the vine which produces hops is an awesome candidate for any ...
Want a cold pint with a dash of botanical mystery and Utah history? Try local hops. Getting access to fresh hops through foraging or gardening has gotten more popular in the last few years in the ...
The Empire Hops Festival is no more. But don’t despair beer enthusiasts, it’s expanded into the Empire Hops and Harvest Festival, emphasizing the connection between beer and foodstuffs. Ten area ...
Oregon hop growers will be harvesting their crops next week, but at a much smaller yield than last year. The acreage for the plant has fallen by 18% this year in Oregon and nationwide. The driving ...