Tagged With: Michigan Hops
Team Hop Head Taking on New Members! a note from Hop Head Bon
Harvest was completed just a few short weeks ago. The hop yard is all put to bed for the winter. Now we begin planning for next year. The work is never over. It just changes gears. Jeff, Nunzino and I have some time to reflect on what we have built and what is yet to … Continue reading
“Brew View” Brett VanderKamp/ New Holland Brewing Co.,Q&A with Bob Benenson
Brett VanderKamp, co-founder and president, New Holland Brewing Company The general image of craft beer may be one of urban hipster entrepreneurialism, with breweries popping up in gritty post-industrial surroundings. But that is far from the whole story, as underscored by Michigan’s New Holland Brewing Company. New Holland — the third-largest craft brewer in the … Continue reading
Hops Growing a Community or A Community Growing Hops?- a note from HopHeadBon
Wow! Well, here we are on the 26th of July! I am feeling a bit reflective and very thankful. I want to take some time to acknowledge some folks who have really made a difference in the growth of Hop Head Farms. We are a part of a wonderful community here in Hickory Corners. Neighbors, … Continue reading
Waiting until the Hops are ready: a note from Hop Head Bon
Sometimes nature does not do exactly what we want. It is something that we can pretend that we control. The truth is that nature controls us and we learn how to react to it. If you fight it too much, you will end up very tired and probably defeated. I try to learn from nature … Continue reading
Hop Planting Time at Hop Head Farms! Calling all Volunteers!!
Hello! Here at Hop Head Farms we are getting ready for planting our 15,000 hop plants! Planting will begin on May 12th and continue until we are done. The goal is to have all the plants in by June 3rd. Many hands make light work, and good company while getting the job done. A celebration … Continue reading
Weeding and Getting to Know Your Hop Yard: a note from Hop Head Bon
Here we are into April already! The farm is coming together. Jeff is out on the tractor tilling and tilling and tilling. He will be doing an update on the building progress of our hop processing facility and other “farmy” type things soon. Right now, I am sure he is on the tractor. From me, … Continue reading
Springtime in Michigan: a note from HopHead Bon
Magnum hop shoot We are used to weather roller coaster rides here in Michigan, but this year has been pretty wild so far! Even before the first daffodils were blooming we had several 80+ degree days! Now, being a true Michigan girl, I know that it would not last long. Today is has been a … Continue reading