Hop Talk

Welcome back! You’ve made it through your first year of growing, so what's next? Now it’s time to get excited because this year your established plants are about to show significant growth and cone production. For Part 2 of this series, we have also enlisted friend and customer, David Aiken of Checkerhead Brewing in Shirley, BC who has also been cultivating his own backyard hops for the last few years. We hope you’ll find his insights and videos on growing hops at home helpful. Now, let’s get growing!

Are you a home brewer wanting to grow your own beer hops? Maybe a farmer, looking to experiment with a new crop? No matter what your inspiration is, here is a quick guide for the first year and helpful hints to get you started on your hop growing adventure.

One Brewery’s very Canadian call for unity.

In a country roiling in both economic and political turmoil, right now it can be hard to see a a safe path for the future. Every industry is facing concerns over new supply chains, sourcing new markets and how to support our own economy, locally and nationally. It can feel daunting, but one Ontario Brewery sees it as an opportunity to bring people together.

Topp's Hops joins Longwood Brewery's Telegraph Project

On December 31st 2024 the tiny coastal village of Telegraph Cove, BC suffered a devastating fire. Home of the world famous Whale Interpretive Centre and Telegraph Cove Resort & Campground, the area has long been a tourist haven on the north Island.

The lush Fraser Valley, known for its fertile soil and temperate climate, has long been a cornerstone of British Columbia’s agricultural prowess. Among its many contributions, hop farming stands out as a significant part of the region’s heritage. As we...