Tag: hop_farming
The 2017 hop crop report – U.S. sets new records with Washington leading the way
Kendall Jones February 7, 2018
Each year the Hop Growers of America (HGA) compiles a statistical analysis of the world hop crop. The annual Statistical Report includes detailed information about the previous…
The drought’s impact on the hop crop and the price of your pint
Kendall Jones July 29, 2015
Local and not-so-local news sources have been reporting what they assume will be bad news. One article I saw was titled IPA Lovers Beware: Beer…
Broulotte Farms Wins the 2013 Cascade Cup for Hop Excellence
Kendall Jones March 18, 2014
When I started this blog back in October of 2008, I never thought we’d get to this point, but here we are. As our collective…
The 2012 Hop Harvest – In Pictures and Words
Kendall Jones September 18, 2012
Over in the Yakima Valley, the annual hop harvest nears completion. For about three weeks, crews work feverishly around the clock to bring in the…