Hops

Introduction - Hops (Humulus lupulus, Linn.) are a perennial climbing herb in the same plant family as the Nettles and Marijuana. The female hop produces cone like flowers that are covered with a bitter/aromatic compound called lupulin. Hops are primarily used in the beer making process, but are also grown as an ornamental and for medicinal use. Central New York used to be the largest producer of hops in the United States. Currently, hops are primarily grown in the Northwest States due to their ability to produce larger harvests. Interest in producing hops in New York has increased in recent years to fill a market niche in the home-brewing and micro-brewing industries.

Hops Resources

The Northeast Hop Alliance (NeHA!)

Understanding Wine and Beer: Cornell University course number Food Science 430

A joint publication from the University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota on many aspects of hop produciton

Pederson Farms (New York!)

Siebel Institute of Technology

Oregon Hop Commission

University of Vermont: Dr. Leonard Perry

Wye College (England)

Hops- Organic Production (ATTRA Publication)