Hop Farms and Their Role in Brewing Success

At Charles Faram, our connection to quality brewing ingredients begins at the source, the hop farms. We work closely with a trusted network of growers worldwide to supply brewers of all sizes with fresh, consistent, and innovative hop varieties. Our deep-rooted relationships with these farms ensure traceability, sustainability, and premium quality from field to brew house.

TRUSTED HOP FARMS, GLOBAL REACH

We source from established and emerging farms in:

• United Kingdom – Home to traditional and modern varieties like East Kent Goldings, Jester®, and Harlequin®
• United States – Iconic regions like Yakima and the Pacific Northwest producing Citra®, Mosaic®, and Simcoe®
• Germany and the Czech Republic – Origin of noble hops such as Saaz and Hallertau Blanc
• New Zealand – Unique terroir delivering tropical-forward hops like Nelson Sauvin and Superdelic™
• Each farm is selected for its expertise, growing conditions, and commitment to quality, allowing us to offer a diverse and dynamic hop portfolio.

SUPPORTING BRITISH HOP FARMS

As one of the few hop merchants still active in the United Kingdom, breeding and growing, we’re passionate about supporting British hop farms. Our work with local growers includes:

• Long-term contracts to ensure farm sustainability
• Investment in new hop varieties through our UK breeding programme
• Promotion of British-grown hops to brewers worldwide

Our proprietary varieties, such as Godiva®, Olicana®, and Jester®, are proudly cultivated on UK farms, offering flavour-forward options with a reduced carbon footprint.

FROM FIELD TO BREW

By maintaining close relationships with our hop farms, we can:

• Guarantee freshness and consistency
• Ensure sustainability and transparency in sourcing
• Provide brewers with insights into seasonal variation, harvest conditions, and crop forecasts

This direct link helps us deliver not just hops, but confidence in every brew.

INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

Many of the exciting new hop varieties available today are the result of close collaboration between breeders, hop farms, and brewing professionals. At Charles Faram, we bridge the gap between grower and brewer, ensuring that innovation in the field translates to innovation in the glass.