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Haas Distribution Innovations

Haas Distribution Innovations

Hop Head Farms is and has been a proud channel partner for John I. Haas since 2019.  We have access to their complete catalog of hops and hop products, including...
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Michigan Grown Vista is Here!

Michigan Grown Vista is Here!

With the calendar turning to July, six acres of our newest Michigan grown hop variety, Vista, is making its inaugural trip to the top of the wire. Vista, experimentally known...
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German/Czech Crop 2022 Update

German/Czech Crop 2022 Update

Germany and the Czech Republic, the world’s second and third largest hop growing regions (in terms of acreage), both experienced hop yields significantly below historical average yields and down even...
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Grüngeist: Where Old World hops and New World innovation meet

Grüngeist: Where Old World hops and New World innovation meet

Hop Head Farms has been offering Grüngeist hops since 2016. But, suddenly, it seems brewers everywhere are beginning to take notice. Maybe it’s due to the resurgence of traditional Germanic...
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El Dorado® is coming to Michigan!

El Dorado® is coming to Michigan!

Have you heard the news?! El Dorado® is coming to Michigan! Hop Head Farms is proud to announce that we are now a licensed grower of El Dorado® hops! CLS...
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Hop Farming Spreads Across the US

Hop Farming Spreads Across the US

Check out this article featuring Hop Head Farms! See how hop farmers outside the PNW are making it work! https://www.porchdrinking.com/articles/2020/03/09/hop-farming-spreads-across-us/
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Malt has arrived in Michigan!

Malt has arrived in Michigan!

Hop Head Farms is now shipping Proximity Malt from our Baroda Facility. Contact sales@hopheadfarms.com to see how you can get your malt and hops delivered to your door in one...
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Winter Beanies are in!

Winter Beanies are in!

Stay warm in style this winter with our new Hop Head Farms Winter Beanies! These cozy hats come in a Black/Grey color, showing our logo on the front and our...
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Hop Head Farms sponsors Beer Advocate Extreme Beer Fest – Feb 1 & 2 – Boston

Hop Head Farms sponsors Beer Advocate Extreme Beer Fest – Feb 1 & 2 – Boston

Join Hop Head Farms at Beer Advocate’s Extreme Beer Fest on February 1 & 2! One weekend, three sessions, and over 400 beers! The Hop Heads team is excited to...
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Hop Head Farms @ Beer Advocate IPA ‘fest – Boston, MA – Sat., Dec. 15

Hop Head Farms @ Beer Advocate IPA ‘fest – Boston, MA – Sat., Dec. 15

Join Hop Head Farms at the Beer Advocate IPA 'fest on Saturday, December 15 in Boston's Seaport District. The Hop Head team joins an impressive line-up of breweries from across...
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What makes roasted malt from Proximity exceptional?

What makes roasted malt from Proximity exceptional?

We’re often asked, “What makes Proximity roasted products exceptional?” In short, they have invested in the latest technology to ensure the best possible outcome—because they know quality matters to you....
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Every Brewer Needs A Maltster – SEPTEMBER SAVINGS!

Every Brewer Needs A Maltster – SEPTEMBER SAVINGS!

Every Brewer Needs a Maltster - 15% OFF ALL BAGS IN SEPTEMBER  Proximity wants to be yours. When it comes to your malt, we're changing expectations for the better. Whether...
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Hop Head Farm to Revolution’s Fist

Hop Head Farm to Revolution’s Fist

It's that time of year again! Wet Hop Season!  One of our favorite parts of harvest season is hosting brewers at the farm.  Our team gets a chance to collaborate...
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Drink Local | Round Barn Michigan Common with Nugget and Crystal hops

Drink Local | Round Barn Michigan Common with Nugget and Crystal hops

We are excited to have our homegrown Nugget and Crystal varieties  featured in this local Michigan brewers take on the classic “Common” beer style. We cant wait to taste what...
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Harvest to Delivery – We take every step to ensure quality

Harvest to Delivery – We take every step to ensure quality

At Hop Head Farms we use a combination of German equipment and American ingenuity. The Germans have been growing hops and refining harvesting and drying equipment for decades. From cutting...
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Introducing Proximity Malt Crystal Rye

Introducing Proximity Malt Crystal Rye

Proximity Malt is excited to announce a new crystal rye malt. They have worked hard on developing this fantastic malt and believe it will find a home in a wide...
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ZUPER SAAZER – Michigan grown SAAZ

ZUPER SAAZER – Michigan grown SAAZ

ZUPER SAAZER - A Michigan take on a classic variety  The classic Noble variety Saaz is know for earthy, herbal, spice and pleasant earthy aromas. Traditional Saaz is very low...
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Hull Melon offers unique flavors of honeydew and strawberry

Hull Melon offers unique flavors of honeydew and strawberry

The HÜLL INSTITUTE acknowledged the craft beer movement by shifting their focus to developing bolder, fruitier hops for release in 2012. Previously, this German institute dedicated their research to traditional Noble...
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Crystal Hop – America’s answer to HALLERTAU MITTELFRÜH

Crystal Hop – America’s answer to HALLERTAU MITTELFRÜH

MICHIGAN'S IMPRESSION OF A  CLASSIC NOBLE VARIETY. The Crystal Variety came out the 1983 breeding program at Oregon State University. It is often said to be America's impression of Hallertau...
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Hallertau Blanc Hop Profile – White Wine and Gooseberry with notes of Passion Fruit, Mango and Lemongrass

Hallertau Blanc Hop Profile – White Wine and Gooseberry with notes of Passion Fruit, Mango and Lemongrass

The Hop Head team has our trip planned to the Hallertau region of Germany for this years selection.  One of our favorite hops to select is Hallertau Blanc.  It is...
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