At Charles Faram, hops are at the heart of what we do. As one of the world’s oldest and most trusted hop merchants, we supply an extensive range of hops for brewing — sourced from the UK, the US, Europe, New Zealand, and beyond.
Whether you’re crafting a traditional British bitter or pushing boundaries with bold, hop-forward IPAs, we have the varieties, expertise, and technical support to help your beer shine.
We offer one of the widest selections of hops available to brewers, including:
UK-grown varieties like Goldings, Fuggles, Jester®, Harlequin®, and Olicana®
US favourites such as Citra®, Mosaic®, Simcoe®, and Amarillo®
New World hops from New Zealand and Australia with unique tropical and citrus profiles
Available in whole cone and pellet formats, our hops are carefully processed and stored to maintain optimal freshness and quality.
Hops are a vital ingredient in beer, contributing:
Bitterness to balance sweetness from malt
Aroma and flavour, ranging from earthy and herbal to citrus, pine, tropical fruit, and stone fruit
Preservative qualities to enhance beer stability and shelf life
We work closely with growers and breeders to stay ahead of new trends and bring you exciting, innovative hop varieties tailored to modern brewing demands.
Choosing the right hops can make all the difference to your beer. Our technical team, with decades of brewing experience, can help you select varieties based on:
Alpha acid levels
Flavour and aroma profile
Brewing style and usage (bittering, late additions, dry hopping)
We also offer sensory analysis and contract options to ensure consistency across batches and brewing schedules.