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Quality

From Farm to Faram | Hop Quality Assurance

01

Grower Assistance

We recognise the importance of ensuring the best quality practices from Farm to Faram. Additionally, we work with growers throughout the year on pesticides, fertilisers, and sustainability.

02

Harvest

Discussing optimum picking times, as well as the quality of samples, stock, and operation

This image shows a tractor collecting hops during harvest in the field. The 2nd stage of the Charles Faram Hop Quality Process

03

Sampling & Certification

We sample and collect hop bales from the farms

This image contains an image of green hops being baled into cloth. These hop bales are collected from the farms and a sample is taken for testing as part of the Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance programme.

04

Pesticide Residue Testing

We send testing samples to independent, certified laboratories in order to check compliance with approved residue levels

This image shows glass bottles being tested within a lab. Hops are tested for Pesticide residue as part of Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance programme

05

Alpha Testing | Hop quality assurance

We test sample bales in our on-site laboratory using LCV analysis according to EBC (European Brewing Convention) method 7.4. 

Alpha Testing

06

Delivery To Stores

Hop bales are delivered to Charles Faram 0° stores in the UK as well as Yakima.

Hops are delivered to Charles Faram and stored in our 0 degree cold store - to ensure Hop Quality Assurance remains high

07

Moisture Testing

Additionally, we test bales with a moisture meter to ensure they are below 12% moisture

This image shows a man mostiure testing hop bales on arrival to Charles Faram. This is done with a moisture probe. Any bales which do not meet our standards are rejected | Hop Quality Assurance

08

Grading

Faram’s inspect samples for quality and grading, then accept or reject the hops, thereby ensuring the best hops.

This image shows the hop being graded, hops are laid onto a table and Faram team members test the hops | Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance

09

Shipping

We keep our US and New Zealand hops 100% cold from the day they are picked. Furthermore, our US Yakima facility and our partners at New Zealand Hops act as staging points for quality checks and the safe onward shipment of hops to the UK.

This image shows a cargo ship, shipping hops are across New Zealand and America. These hops are stored in cold conditions to ensure the hop quality assurance remains as high as possible.

10

Customer Selections

Brewers make batch selections for their next hop contract

This image features green hops being smelt in someones hands. Customers select there specific hop batches | Hop Quality Assurance

11

Packaging

Our cartons are made from 100% recycled material and are also recyclable. Additionally our foils have to be lightweight and easy to handle whilst preventing the ingress of moisture, oxygen and light, yet strong enough to keep the packs intact

This image shows hops being packed in FreshPak form, where the hops are flushed with Nitrogen to ensure freshness - This is done to maintain the high hop quality assurance Charles Faram provides

12

Storage

Some brewers take delivery of all their hops for the year as soon as they are ready, whereas Charles Faram 0° stores most hops for call-off or spot sales, ensuring the highest quality hops.

This image features our cold store a warehouse where hops are stored at zero degrees to ensure freshness part of the Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance programme

13

Delivery To The Customer

Charles Faram hops are distributed to breweries all around the world. Additionally, partners are reviewed regularly to ensure the best service and rates available

This image shows green and white hop boxes being loaded into a lorry. Deliveries are regular to ensure hops are in the best possible condition | Hop Quality Assurance

14

Quality

Quality Policy link: Quality Policy Document

ISO 9001 Logo | Hop Quality Assurance
ISO 14001 | Hop Quality Assurance

01

Grower Assistance

We recognise the importance of ensuring the best quality practices from Farm to Faram. Additionally, we work with growers throughout the year on pesticides, fertilisers, and sustainability.

02

Harvest

Discussing optimum picking times, as well as the quality of samples, stock, and operation

03

Sampling & Certification | Hop Quality Assurance

We sample and collect hop bales from the farms

sampling hops

04

Pesticide Residue Testing | Hop Quality Assurance

We send testing samples to independent, certified laboratories in order to check compliance with approved residue levels

This image shows glass bottles being tested within a lab. Hops are tested for Pesticide residue as part of Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance programme

05

Alpha Testing | Hop Quality Assurance

We test sample bales in our on-site laboratory using LCV analysis according to EBC (European Brewing Convention) method 7.4. 

Alpha Testing

06

Delivery To Stores

Hop bales are delivered to Charles Faram 0° stores in the UK as well as Yakima.

Hops are delivered to Charles Faram and stored in our 0 degree cold store - to ensure Hop Quality Assurance remains high

07

Moisture Testing | Hop Quality assurance

Additionally, we test bales with a moisture meter to ensure they are below 12% moisture.

This image shows a man mostiure testing hop bales on arrival to Charles Faram. This is done with a moisture probe. Any bales which do not meet our standards are rejected | Hop Quality Assurance

08

Grading | Hop Quality Assurance

Faram’s inspect samples for quality and grading, then accept or reject the hops, thereby ensuring the best hop quality assurance.

This image shows the hop being graded, hops are laid onto a table and Faram team members test the hops | Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance

09

Shipping

We keep our US and New Zealand hops 100% cold from the day they are picked. Furthermore, our US Yakima facility and our partners at New Zealand Hops act as staging points for quality checks and the safe onward shipment of hops to the UK.

This image shows a cargo ship, shipping hops are across New Zealand and America. These hops are stored in cold conditions to ensure the hop quality assurance remains as high as possible.

10

Customer Selections | Hop Quality Assurance

Brewers make batch selections for their next hop contract

This image features green hops being smelt in someones hands. Customers select there specific hop batches | Hop Quality Assurance

11

Packaging

Our cartons are made from 100% recycled material and are also recyclable. Our foils have to be lightweight and easy to handle whilst preventing the ingress of moisture, oxygen and light, yet strong enough to keep the packs intact

This image shows hops being packed in FreshPak form, where the hops are flushed with Nitrogen to ensure freshness - This is done to maintain the high hop quality assurance Charles Faram provides

12

Storage | Hop Quality Assurance

Some brewers take delivery of all their hops for the year as soon as they are ready, whereas most are stored at Charles Faram 0° stores for call-off or spot sales, ensuring the highest hop quality assurance

This image features our cold store a warehouse where hops are stored at zero degrees to ensure freshness part of the Charles Faram Hop Quality Assurance programme

13

Delivery To The Customer

Charles Faram hops are distributed to breweries all around the world. Additionally, partners are reviewed regularly to ensure the best service and rates available

This image shows green and white hop boxes being loaded into a lorry. Deliveries are regular to ensure hops are in the best possible condition | Hop Quality Assurance

14

Hop Quality Assurance

Quality Policy link: Quality Policy Document

ISO 9001 Logo | Hop Quality Assurance
ISO 14001 | Hop Quality Assurance