Hops

At Charles Faram, hops are at the core of our business. As one of the world’s oldest and most trusted hop merchants, we offer an extensive selection of hops for brewing—sourced from the U.K., U.S., Europe, New Zealand, and beyond.

Whether you’re brewing a classic British bitter or pushing boundaries with bold, hop-forward IPAs, we have the varieties, expertise, and technical support to help your beer stand out.

Explore Our Wide Range of Hops

We carry one of the most diverse hop selections available to brewers, including:

• U.K. favorites like Goldings, Fuggles, Jester®, Harlequin®, and Olicana®

• Popular U.S. varieties such as Citra®, Mosaic®, Simcoe®, and Amarillo®

• New World hops from New Zealand and Australia with bold tropical and citrus notes

• Continental classics like Saaz, Hallertau, and Tettnang

Available in both whole cone and pellet formats, all of our hops are carefully processed and stored to ensure maximum freshness and quality.

Why Hops Matter

Hops are a critical ingredient in beer, contributing:

• Bitterness to balance malt sweetness

• Aroma and flavor—ranging from earthy and herbal to citrus, pine, tropical fruit, and stone fruit

• Natural preservative properties that improve shelf life and stability

We work closely with growers and breeders to stay ahead of trends and bring you innovative hop varieties tailored to today’s brewing styles.

Technical Expertise You Can Rely On

Choosing the right hops can make all the difference in your final product. Our technical team brings decades of brewing experience and can help you select the best varieties based on:

• Alpha acid levels

• Flavor and aroma characteristics

• Brewing method and usage (bittering, whirlpool, dry hopping)

We also offer sensory analysis and hop contracting options to help you maintain consistency across batches and brewing schedules.