News – Brook House Hops

Theakston in first collab with Wylam and Brook House Hops.

Posted on 19 October 202220 October 2022 by BHH_Admin

Yorkshire-based brewery, T&R Theakston has teamed up with Newcastle’s Wylam Brewery and hop growers, Brook House Hops to create Henry’s Pick, in their first-ever collaboration beer since the family brewery was founded almost 200 years ago.

Henry’s pick of hop harvest 2022

Posted on 22 September 202222 September 2022 by BHH_Admin

We spoke to our Farm Manager, Henry Smith just after harvest to get his immediate thoughts on the stand-out hops from the Brook House Hops crop of 2022.

British Hops – Crop Update 2022

Posted on 29 June 202212 July 2022 by Andy Garbett

Read our British hops crop 2022 update. With around 2 months to go before harvest Will Kirby takes a quick look at the condition of this year's hops on Brook House Farm in Bromyard, Herefordshire.

Hop Farmers of the Year!

Posted on 20 June 202212 July 2022 by Andy Garbett

Will Kirby and Henry Smith win Hop Farmer of the Year at the Three Counties Food & Farming Awards.

Introducing Low Carbon Hops

Posted on 9 November 202214 November 2022 by BHH_Admin

Brook House Hops launch revolutionary new Low Carbon Hop product that preserves hops without the need for kiln-drying.

British hops sought after in Europe

Posted on 25 October 202225 October 2022 by BHH_Admin

Brook House Hops are one of the few British farms that still send their hops into Europe. Read about the importance of cold storage and their recent series of collabs with French craft breweries.

New Hop Unlock – Thiol-producing yeast

Posted on 9 August 202210 August 2022 by Andy Garbett

Brook House Hops launch new Hop Unlock thiolised liquid yeast from WCH Labs. Read about how Brick Brewery used this revolutionary yeast to maximise flavour and aroma potential from British hops.

Simcoe hops flavour profile and alpha acid content

Posted on 1 August 20221 August 2022 by Sebastian Nielsen

Simcoe hops are one of the most popular varieties of hop used by craft and homebrewers. It has a strong flavour profile, which includes spicy aromas and flavours, citrusy notes, and piney characteristics. However, don’t confuse Simcoe for just one type of hop. It can be used in a wide range of beer styles and...

Yakima Chief Hops Achieves Patent on Cryo Hops® Process

Posted on 28 March 202212 July 2022 by Andy Garbett

Yakima Chief Hops achieves patent status on Cryo Hops® process. The minimalistic handling and low oxygen environment are ideal for preserving quality and producing the highest alpha product, a key component to brewing delicious hoppy beers.

International Hop Conference 2022

Posted on 2 February 202212 July 2022 by Andy Garbett

Attended by hop growers and brewers from around the world the 66th American Hop Conference covers the latest research into hop growing, looks at emerging trends in US hop varieties, and outlines the status of hop demand and supply levels since the 2021 harvest.