German hop estimates for 2014 crop are in... here is the market report http://www.deutscher-hopfen.de/cont...e/data/media/2099/Erntesch%E4tzung%202014.pdf Tonnage way up from last year, which I believe had weather problems, including hail storms in Bayern. I wonder when we will see more aroma varietals hit the market. Prost!
No idea Jack, but I can ask an old contact. But I assume they can see the trend happening. I'm anxious to hear about new hybrids too.
Douglas, if you willing to make contact could you also ask whether there are any statistics on where these 'newer' hops are being sold to (i.e., German breweries vs. non-German breweries)? I am curious how much of these 'newer' hops are being used domestically. Cheers! Jack
Good news on at least two fronts, both having a good crop and a bit more diversity with newer varieties are positive signs.
