May is a special month, not only because the spring is in full swing, but also because HVG is at Beernanza with lots of information about premium EU-certified aroma hops from Germany. After all, hops are one of the most important ingredients in beer. As if that is not...
Beer made with German hops is an integral part of German culture. German hops are protected by the EU and are products of origin. German hops are displaying the EU quality labels PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) respectively PGI (Protected Geographical...
Today, hops are mostly known as an ingredient in beer that gives the beverage flavor and prevents premature spoilage. However, for centuries, hops have been used as herbal medicine. The medical benefits of the hop plant are probably more numerous than is currently...
It all started back in England in the 1970s, when a few enthusiasts started to offer beer brewed in small batches. As a counter movement to ever larger breweries, beer lovers opened what was then called micro breweries. Eventually, a trend formed and spread to other...
The name Callista originates from Greek and means “most beautiful (woman)”. It is derived from the Greek name of a huntress in the myth of Callisto, who was loved by Zeus. The name Callisto was changed to the common Callista, because in Latin, Callista is the...
In 2017, Germany produced slightly less hops and alpha acid than in the record year of 2016. The total harvest will be approximately 41.556 metric tons. In 2016, German hops farmers produced 42.766 metric tons of hops. That is about 3% less year-on-year. The...
