EU Based Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled a list of your most asked questions regarding shipments into Europe following the end of the transition period. We will be looking to update this page as more information becomes available to us. However, if you do have any questions that are not covered here, do not hesitate to contact any member […]

Low Trellis Hop Growing

LOW TRELLIS HOP GROWING Written for you by Jon Stringer LOW TRELLIS HOP GROWING Firstly, tell me about dwarf hop plants… Whether a hop plant grows to be a tall plant, semi-tall or dwarf is controlled ultimately by dwarf genes in its DNA. The influence of these genes causes the plant to develop shorter internodes […]

Charles Faram hop variety feedback​

Charles Faram hop variety feedback If you’ve used our experimental varieties and would like to provide feedback then please do so using this form. Your participation is a crucial part of the British hop-growing industry and will form a valuable part of our hop development programme. Thank you so much for taking part. Submit feedback […]

Goodbye to Minstrel®

Written by Will Rogers, Group Technical Director Hop development takes many years, hard graft, and a brilliant understanding of how to encourage the very best from these amazing plants. Even with all of these factors, things do not always go to plan. The story of Minstrel® To tell the story of Minstrel® we need to […]

CharMur launches fun and games for Christmas

First there was Brangelina… Now make way for #Charmur! All throughout this December @Charles Faram and @Murphy and Son (#Charmur!) will be working together to offer you the chance to win prizes and products all while helping to create a better future for those working in, or retired from, pubs, breweries, off-licenses and other areas […]

Which hop are you?

Earlier this year I sent a light-hearted request to the Charles Faram team, “please tell me which hop or hops you think you are and why”.  I had been tasked with writing an article and I think now might be a good time to share it. I wonder whether you can work out who said […]

CharMur ugly jumper terms and conditions

https://vimeo.com/492007290 This one is simple. We’d like to see your 2020 Ugly Christmas Jumpers! We are looking for the either the ugliest or funniest Christmas jumpers the UK Brewing industry has to offer. You can either purchase, decorate or draw your jumper- all we ask is that it is FESTIVE! Attach your pictures on any […]

CharMur beer rebus terms and conditions

From 9th December 2020, on our social media you will find 12 brainteaser pictures artfully depicting well-known brewery glossary terms. We just want you to work them out and name them.  The First Prize will win a #CharMur (Murphy and Faram’s!) care package filled to the brim with loads of goodies to make your December […]

CharMur Brewer in a mash tun terms and conditions

We’ve all heard about elf on a shelf… This year we’d like tosee your Brewer in The Mash Tun! Attach your pictures in any of our social media platforms with the hashtag #CharMur for the chance to win. Stripy socks areoptional, and creativity is encouraged. All we ask is you are dressedfestively! The First Prize […]

How to say… Wellhopped

No. 4 in our ‘how to say’ series. How to say Wellhopped. For those who have no idea what it means, are curious, or just want a giggle https://youtu.be/qpPjDNdtbGY For others in the series check out our Youtube playlist For others in the series check out our Youtube playlist ‘How to say’ playlist or How […]