Elevate Your Brewing with American Hops from Charles Faram

The modern beer landscape is more competitive than ever — and flavour is what sets a brewery apart. For many brewers, that distinction comes through expressive hop character, and few sources offer the diversity and impact of American hops.

At Charles Faram, we understand that delivering that flavour consistently requires more than just access to the right varieties — it demands reliability, quality control, and deep technical support. That’s why we’ve built a supply chain that connects leading US growers with brewers across the UK and Europe, offering American hops that are selected for performance and supported by decades of expertise.

Not Just Sourced — Selected

The American hops market is large and fast-moving. What we offer isn’t just inventory — it’s curated, evaluated stock. We don’t rely on intermediaries. Each harvest, our technical team travels directly to the US to carry out hands-on lot selection, choosing from multiple farms and lots to secure hops that are true-to-type, high in sensory quality, and appropriate for a range of brewing techniques.

We focus on key high-impact varieties like:

• Citra® – dominant citrus with tropical and resinous undertones
• Mosaic® – complex layers of fruit, pine, and earth
• Simcoe® – versatile for both aroma and bittering, with strong pine and citrus
• Idaho 7®, El Dorado®, Centennial, and emerging experimental lines

Each lot we import is backed by lab data and sensory profiling. Our goal is to provide brewers not just with popular names, but with the right version of those hops — matched to your expectations and applications.

Full Control Over Quality and Storage

Hop chemistry is volatile — and any break in the cold chain can significantly alter its brewing performance. That’s why we oversee every stage of transport and storage. Hops are shipped from the US in refrigerated containers, then stored at our own cold facility in the UK, maintained at optimal temperature and humidity.

This means that the hops you receive are as close to harvest-fresh as possible, with oil composition and alpha values preserved to ensure maximum impact, whether in late hopping, whirlpool, or dry hop additions.

Built-In Brewing Support

Every brewery is different — so we don’t just sell hops, we provide technical support tailored to your process. Our brewing advisors can help with:

• Optimising hop usage in high-gravity and hazy styles
• Managing dry hop creep and yeast interaction
• Selecting lots based on oil profile (e.g., high linalool or low cohumulone)
• Substitution strategies and experimental trials
• Adjusting bittering loads with high-efficiency varieties

If you need assistance troubleshooting or refining a hop-forward recipe, we’re here to offer practical insight, backed by lab results and hands-on brewing experience.

Fast Delivery. Reliable Contracts.

When timing matters, logistics count. Our UK-based cold storage and efficient fulfilment operation mean your hops are delivered quickly and in top condition. Whether you’re placing a one-off order or planning production for the year, we’ll ensure you have access to the hops you need — when you need them.

And if you’re scaling production or planning for long-term growth, our contracting service provides security on price, quantity, and availability of American hops across crop years. This is particularly valuable for core beers that rely on specific hop character.

The Charles Faram Difference

When you buy American hops through Charles Faram, you’re choosing a partner that:

• Selects hops at source, not just off the shelf
• Maintains full cold-chain integrity from grower to brewer
• Offers technical brewing support and sensory guidance
• Provides rapid UK-based delivery and contract stability
• Understands brewing — and the challenges you face in production

We’re here to help you get the most out of every hop addition.