How are the hops? Growers Update June 2024

HOW ARE THE HOPS? Let’s check in with our growers for the latest updates on the hops this June. We have some exciting updates and developments to share.   INSTONE COURT Jester® is thriving this June at Instone Court, with all plants looking strong and healthy! Simon Parker, the grower here, is pleased to see the […]

Don’t Miss: Will Rogers Guest Stars on the ‘Pubs, Pints and People’ Podcast

Will Rogers Guest Star on the ‘Pubs, Pints and People’ CAMRA Podcast CAMRA Podcast Explores an Essential Beer Ingredient, Hops The Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) podcast is back for its 7th season, and this time it features our very own Group Technical Director, Will Rogers. Last week, Will joined the CAMRA team to discuss […]

BBC NEWS – Climate change: Stroud Brewery uses climate-resilient hops

Climate change: Stroud Brewery uses climate-resilient hops By Steve Knibbs & Bea Swallow BBC West, West of England 8 April 2024   New varieties of organic hops that are resilient to climate change are being trialled by UK beer makers. The Innovative Farmers Hop Trial aims to boost the cultivation of UK crops after falling […]

Mogwai’s – Five Minutes With Faram

What’s your favourite hop? Sorachi Ace is one of my favorite hops, because it is very atypical and very powerful. It’s a “love it or hate it” hop… I have chosen my camp ! 🙂 What’s your favourite beer? Very hard question! I could say the “Kamaradski Balsmico ” from Verzet in Belgium. An atypical […]

SAVE THE DATE. Brewery Resource Roadshow 2024.

SAVE THE DATE LOCATION: LEEDS DATE: 15/05/2024 Brewery Resource Roadshow A showcase of products and suppliers featured in the Charles Faram emporium. Educational seminars, trade stands, product launch announcements, a pub tour AND a brewery tour. FT. SPECIAL GUESTS: MARK DREDGE & NZ HOPS (INCLUDING A PUB TOUR 14/05/24)

HEREFORDSHIRE HOP GROWER SECURES BACK-TO-BACK WINS

HEREFORDSHIRE HOP GROWER SECURES BACK-TO-BACK WINS Hawkins Farming, situated in Bosbury, Herefordshire, is delighted to announce that their outstanding hop variety, Harlequin®, has once again secured the prestigious title of the overall Champion Hop at the 2023 Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) British Hop Awards. This achievement marks a consecutive victory for Sarah Hawkins […]

Mobsbys- Five Minutes With Faram

A New Faram’s Friend – Feature from France  What’s your favourite hop? Comet. Hop characteristics of grapefruit, mango and pine What’s your favourite beer? Adnams Broadside What’s your favourite food and beer pairing? Has to be a curry and an IPA What’s your favourite beer destination? I’d like to go to Belgium       […]

Hop Into The Future – With Sam Goodenough from Asahi UK

My First Year At Asahi – Sam Goodenough – Sustainability Manager – Asahi Uk Ltd It’s happened in a blink but it’s now been a whole year since I started at Asahi, and what a year it’s been. But if I had to pick out one area that has brought me the most joy it […]

BREWERS: Registration Open for the International Brewing Awards

Brewers worldwide, registration is now open for the International Brewing Awards 2024! With a stellar judging panel of top brewers from around the world, this prestigious competition recognises and rewards the quality and commercial worth of beers, from large volumes to niche excellence. Led by industry veteran Rob McCaig, the head of the judging panel, […]