Hop production and farm brewing in Canada is flying high

“An observation of small hop farmers reveals that those that have survived have done so through careful planning, innovation and some good old-fashioned grit.”

This from SFC contributor Justin Carrow as he describes some of the ins and outs of hop production in Canada. Traditionally hop production has been concentrated in the Pacific North-West U.S. but with the rise in craft brewing and farm innovation, things are changing.

Hop production is on the rise again across Canada with local producers developing unique hops that reflect the flavour or terroir of the region.

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