Hops
Varieties
There are over 100 varieties of hops grown around the world, each one with its own distinct flavour and appearance. At Hazelton Hops, we have selected varieties that grow well in our location and offer our customers a range of options for aroma and bittering. Each type of hops has been carefully chosen to match the styles of beer that our brewers love to make and their customers love to drink. This year we are also introducing TeaMaker hops specifically for medicinal and cosmetic use.
We specialize in aroma hops and use organic processes to bring you the tastiest, cleanest, highest quality product available. The harvest comes in mid-August through early October. Unsold wet hops are dried and vacuum sealed and available all year round. Hop rhizomes and potted plants are available in the spring. Phone or email for details and to arrange pick up or delivery. We are in a Zone 4 growing area and have early, mid and late season maturing varieties available for aroma and bittering and medicinal use.
If you don’t see what you are looking for, let us know and we may be able to suggest a reasonable substitute or source them for you from another hop farm in our beautiful province.
Need help deciding?: Click here to choose your hops based on the style of beer you would like to make.
Our selection for 2020:
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Variety |
AA Range |
Description |
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Centennial |
9.5-11.5% |
Uniquely floral, less citrusy than Cascade. Dual purpose. |
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Cascade |
4.5-7% |
Very aromatic, a little spicy and citrusy, sometimes compared to grapefruit. |
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Northern Brewer |
6-10% |
Mild, earthy, light herbal. |
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Willamette |
4-6% |
Mild, spicy. Similar to Fuggle. |
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Tettnanger |
4-5% |
Woody, spicy. Similar to Fuggle. Dual purpose. |
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Mount Hood |
4-7% |
Very earthy and spicy. Similar to Hallertau or Liberty. |
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Chinook |
12-14% |
Fruity-piney, earthy. Similar to Galena or Columbus. Dual Purpose. |
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Grow Your Own Hops!
We sell rhizomes and potted up rhizomes every spring. Contact us to place your order and we can arrange for pick up or delivery. We also sell plants at the Hazelton Farmers Market on Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. Prices are 3 for $25 for the pots and 4 for $20 for the rhizomes. For more information on how to grow hops, see our presentation developed for the Heritage Park Museum in Terrace (June 3, 2019). Click here for presentation.
For Commercial Breweries
We are a boutique hop farm specializing in FRESH AROMA hops and invite you to come to our farm to touch, smell and taste each variety of hops while they are on the bine. Harvest time varies by variety, and runs from mid-August to early October. We are happy to work with you on custom blends and forward contracts paid up front to reserve specific varieties and quantities. Fresh hops are $10/lb when you come to the farm and help with the harvest, otherwise we can do the picking and the price is $12/lb. Minimum order 5 lbs per variety.
Just for Homebrewers
We are home brewers too and understand the excitement of making and drinking beer made with fresh, local products. We invite homebrewers to spend an afternoon on the farm, have a picnic using our BBQ, and pick your own fresh hops. You can mix and match your varieties to your heart’s content.
Hop Order Form
We are currently taking pre-orders for our 2020 hop crop! Fresh hops are our speciality, and whatever is not sold will be dried and vacuum sealed in 4 lb packages or smaller, and cold stored until purchased. Pricing for dried, whole hops varies based on quantity purchased and variety. To pre-order, please fill in the form below and click “submit.” We will get in touch within 24 hours to discuss payment and shipping logistics.