At Charles Faram, we know that you buy hops for more than just a bittering agent. They’re the heart and soul of a beer’s aroma, flavour, and identity. Whether you’re chasing juicy tropical fruit, dank resin, soft florals, or traditional earthy notes, the hops you choose will define your beer’s character. 

That’s why brewers around the world trust us when it’s time to buy hops. Here’s what makes our hops and our approach stand out. 

Access to World-Class Hop Varieties 

We offer one of the most diverse and carefully curated hop portfolios in the industry, sourced from exceptional growers across the UK, the U.S. New Zealand, and Europe. From time-honoured British classics like Fuggle and Goldings to our own cutting-edge creations, we have hops and hop products to match every brewing style and innovation. 

Our proprietary, UK-bred varieties include: 

• • Jester® – Juicy and citrus-forward with grapefruit and blackcurrant 

• • Harlequin® – Bursting with stone fruit and tropical notes 

• • Olicana® – Packed with mango, passionfruit, and lime zest 

• • Godiva™ – A refined mix of orange, spice, and herbal character 

These varieties provide brewers with unique flavour profiles that have moved beyond traditional characteristics and can stand side by side with the more punchier New World hops. 

Buying Hops:  Freshness That Preserves Hop Integrity 

We know that freshness is key to preserving the delicate essential oils and acids that make hops so impactful. That’s why we handle every post-harvest bale with the utmost care. Our hops are: 

• • Gently dried and precisely processed 

• • Stored in temperature-controlled environments 

• • Vacuum-sealed and nitrogen-flushed for long-lasting aroma and flavour 

When you buy hops from us, you receive them in peak condition, harvest-fresh and ready to shine in your brewhouse. 

Strong, Direct Relationships with Growers 

We maintain long-term, hands-on partnerships with hop growers around the world. These close relationships allow us to: 

• • Ensure consistent quality and growing standards 

• • Collaborate on trials and new varietal development 

• • Support ethical, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices 

Because we’re involved from seed to shipping, you get traceability and audited quality in every batch. 

We Breed the Hops of the Future 

We’re not just hop merchants, we’re hop breeders. Our in-house Hop Development Programme is one of the most respected in the industry and continues to deliver new, exciting flavour profiles to the brewing world. 

By buying experimental hops in the process of being bred and developed by Charles Faram, you gain access to exclusive varieties that help your beers stand out, and stay ahead of flavour trends. 

Brewer-Focused Technical Support 

We understand the brewing process inside and out, and we’re here to support you beyond just supplying hops. Our team offers hands-on guidance with: 

• • Hop selection based on sensory goals 

• • Alpha acid and oil composition analysis 

• • Varietal substitution advice based on crop year changes 

• • Contracting advice and support 

We’re not just here to sell you hops, we’re here to help you create great beer. 

Final Sip: Why Buy Hops from Charles Faram? 

Every beer starts with a vision and hops often bring that vision to life. At Charles Faram, we’re proud to offer more than just hops. We offer history, innovation, and a personal partnership built around your brewing goals.