Interacting with Small-Scale Hop Growers: Some Tips and Approaches to Brew High-Quality, Sustainable, Local Beer

MBAA TQ https://doi.org/10.1094/TQ-55-2-0512-01 | VIEW ARTICLE
 
Josh Mayich. Darlings Island Farm, Darlings Island, NB, Canada.
 
Abstract
It is becoming clear that local, small-scale hop production is likely here to stay. It is critical for brewers to understand key elements in the production of small-scale hops to maximize the value of this potentially important product. This paper outlines a proposed “know the farmer, know the farm, know the hops” approach to allow brewers to, at a minimum, protect their business, but at a maximum, generate sustainable and valuable local relationships. This approach will serve to help brewers brew outstanding beer with high-quality local hops.