Hop growers expect notable increase in global harvest

This year, the global harvest of hops, an important crop for the beer industry, may increase by at least five percent from last year's level. This is reported by the industry portal Profibeer with reference to the forecast of the international organization of hop growers (IHGC). Specific figures are not called, but an approximate scenario for large producing countries is reported. For example, in the US, production is expected to be average. In Germany and the Czech Republic, crops are expected to be below average due to dry and hot weather in June and July. In particular, in the first of the countries below the average level there will be one of the most important food parameters for the culture - the content of alpha-acid. However, harvest prospects there still improved due to heavy rainfall in the first half of this month. Global warming will destroy famous wine varieties - scientists At the same time, it is specified that the indicator for the global harvest of hops will ...