The Fab Four: Hops With Will Rogers from Charles Faram

Описание: Part one of a four part mini series from The Beer Rep Chats With called The Fab Four, exploring hops, malt, water, and yeast. In this episode Martin speaks with Will Rogers from ‪@CharlesFaramFilms‬ about the history and sustainability of British hops. They discuss the unique qualities of British hops, the changing demand in the beer market, and the innovative breeding programs aimed at developing new hop varieties. Will shares insights into the challenges faced by hop growers, the importance of sustainability, and the future of hop production in the UK. The conversation also touches on different hop formats, processing innovations, and personal beer preferences.


About Charles Faram: https://charlesfaram.com/hop-supplier...

The Hop Farms: https://charlesfaram.com/charles-fara...



CHAPTERS

00:00 - 05:19 Introduction to Charles Faram and Will Rogers
05:20 - 11:25 Shifts in Demand for British Hops
11:26 - 15:41 The Breeding Process Explained
15:42 - 23:47 Understanding Hop Formats: Whole, Pellets, and Cryo
23:48 - 26:30 Innovations in Hop Processing
26:31 - 30:36 Inconsistent Hop Harvests
30:37 - 36:29 Market Challenges for British Hop Growers
36:30 - 42:40 Will's Favourite Hops, Breweries, and Beer Styles
42:41 Wrap Up and Outro