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Hops
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Hop Museum 
 This museum in Toppenish, Washington state, is dedicated to showcasing "the historical equipment, photos, and artifacts that have long been important in the raising and harvesting of this obscure perennial vine that is vital to the brewing industry." The site features a history of growing hops in the Yakima Valley, information about hops varieties and agriculture, a glossary, a bibliography, photos, and links related to hops and beer brewing. http://www.americanhopmuseum.org Topics: Beverages, Crops, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Plants by Name Last updated Apr 6, 2005 Hop Education
This site is devoted to hops, the plants that give beer its flavor and aroma. Brought to North America by colonists in 1629, virtually all commercially grown hops are now found in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. This site from a Yakima Valley, Washington state, brewing supply company describes hop varieties and components and explains the uses of products made from raw hops. Includes a data book and photographs. http://www.hopunion.com/hopeducation.html Topics: Beverages, Crops, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Hop Gardening
The website for this hops retailer features information about growing hops, the plant used as an ingredient in beer brewing. Covers planting, growth cycle, pruning, spacing and support, harvest, drying, diseases and pests, and varieties. Includes links to pages on insect and disease damage and on home brewing. http://www.freshops.com/hop-growing/hop-gardening Topics: Beverages, Crops, Gardening, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Hops in the Backyard: From Planting to Harvest and the Hazards in Between
Basic information about growing hops, a plant that is used in the beer brewing process. Discusses site requirements, planting, care, diseases and pests, and harvest. From Brewing Techniques, a magazine for craft beer brewing that was published from 1993 through 1999. Note: more articles on hops can be found through the article index on this website. http://brewingtechniques.com/library/backissues/issue2.3/montell.html Topics: Beverages, Crops, Plants by Name Last updated Dec 11, 2008 Hops Variety Research Project in Western Colorado
Information about a test performed in 2002 and 2003 to research varieties of hops, the plant used in beer brewing. Features many photos (including images of trellises and of sheep grazing), reports on the tests, and related information. From a farm that performed the tests as part of a grant through Colorado State University. http://www.dsrtweyr.com/hops/hopsindex.php Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants by Name Last updated Apr 6, 2005 National Hop Association of England
The Web site for this industry association representing hop growers in England features background information about the hop plant, descriptions of hop varieties grown in the United Kingdom, a description of the role of hops in the beer brewing process, a photo gallery, a glossary, and links to other sites about hops in the U.K. http://www.hops.co.uk Topics: Beverages, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants by Name Last updated Jun 4, 2006 USA Hops
This industry site for hops, the plant that is the primary ingredient in beer, describes hops farming in the United States. Features a description of the industry, which is centered in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington state. Offers advice on establishing a hop yard, harvesting, drying, baling, and plant protection. Lists U.S. varieties of hops, pests, and pathogens. Includes statistics, a webcam, an events calendar, weather, and a trivia game. Searchable. http://www.usahops.org/ Topics: Beverages, Crops, Film, Movies, & Video, Plants by Name Last updated Mar 11, 2008 |
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