We believe that the hops grown in the Hopshires – and the growers that produce them – are the best in the world. The region’s unmistakable hopyards feature lush green avenues of hopbines that loom over our valleys in the summer before seeming to disappear overnight when the hops are harvested in September and October.
Hops that are distinct to British beer – from venerable varieties such as Fuggles and Goldings through to newcomers including Sovereign and First Gold – are grown here. The nation’s brewers (and lovers of a pint of truly British real ale) therefore depend on a flourishing hop industry in this area.
Fortunately, growers in the Hopshires are early adopters of the cultivation techniques and hop varieties needed to meet the challenges that are likely to arise in the future.
However, to ensure that the region’s hopyards and hop-growing knowledge survives and thrives, we need to celebrate and support our hard-working hop growers. So raise a glass of great British beer, and drink to a successful future for hop growing here in the Hopshires.
Hopshires hop growers
Please note: We love that you love hops, but for reasons of safety and disease control, most farms do not allow visitors. So, to see Hopshires hops in action – and to taste the results – pay visit one of the many breweries that run tours.
1: SJ Adams & Sons
Lower House Farm, Worcestershire
2: JH & GN Andrews
Whitehouse, Herefordshire
3: MH & L Andrews
The Townend, Herefordshire
4: RM, RC & A Capper
Stocks Farm, Worcestershire
5: HJ Davies & Sons
Walsopthorne, Herefordshire
6: MT & RJ Hancocks
Wyercroft Farm, Worcestershire
7: JS & CP Hawkins
Claston Farm, Herefordshire
8: JS & SA Hawkins
Thinghill Court, Herefordshire
9+10: Hawkins Farming
Millend Farm, Herefordshire
The Farm, Herefordshire
11: W KIRBY
Brook House Farm, Worcestershire
12: ER Lane & Sons
Old Court, Herefordshire
13: EL Lewis & Son
The Haven, Herefordshire
14: T Lewis
Upper House, Worcestershire
15: TR Morris
Burford Mill Farm, Worcestershire
16: Newnham Farms
Newnham Bridge, Worcestershire
17: Okells Organics
Bargains Farm, Herefordshire
18: SJ Parker
Instone Court, Herefordshire
19: HG Pennington & Son
Lulham Court, Herefordshire
20: RB Phillips
Eggleton Court, Herefordshire
21: JM Probert & Sons
Church House Farm, Herefordshire
22: C & R Pudge
Brooks House, Herefordshire
23: GW & EA Powell-Tuck
Pridewood Hops, Herefordshire
24: JC Pudge
Frogend, Worcestershire
25: E Thompson
Pixley Court, Herefordshire
26: G Thompson
Little Lambswick Farm, Worcestershire
27: J & T Walker
Tedney Farm, Worcestershire