Hops & Craft Brewing: Growing, Harvesting, and Supplying the Craft Beer Industry from Small Plots to Commercial Scale - Softcover

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Reactive Publishing

This practical guide provides a clear, step-by-step overview of hop cultivation, harvesting, and supply for the craft beer industry. It covers the full process from planning small-scale plots to managing larger commercial operations.

Readers will find detailed information on:
• Selecting and preparing suitable growing sites
• Choosing hop varieties for different climates and purposes
• Planting, training, and maintaining hop plants
• Harvesting techniques and timing
• Drying, processing, and storing hops
• Scaling production from backyard gardens to commercial fields
• Supplying hops to brewers and navigating basic industry requirements

Written for growers, small farmers, homebrewers, and those exploring entry into hop production, the book focuses on real-world methods, equipment considerations, and operational realities at different scales. It emphasizes sustainable practices and practical decision-making throughout the growing cycle.

Whether you are starting with a few plants or planning a larger operation, this guide offers structured information to support informed cultivation and supply efforts in the craft beer sector.

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