The Brew Kettle
Ideas, opinions & fun facts
Hop Storage
All hops degrade over time. Hop pellets have a longer shelf life than leaf hops.
To extend their expiration dates, try to store your hops in a freezer and minimize light and oxygen exposure.
Hop Production
In 2018 there were almost 58,000 acres of land in the United States dedicated to hop farming which produced 108 million pounds of hops.
Global Demand
In 2018 the US exported 68 million pounds of hops, up from 56 million pounds in 2017.
