Colorado brewers are a proud bunch, proud of their beer, of their profession and of their state – which is why many of them have made small batches of beer that use only ingredients made or grown in ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Craft brewers eager to capitalize on the local food movement have created a strong demand for hops to flavor their all-local beers, but farms in most states have grown slowly because ...

A commercial hops processing facility planned for Loudoun County could have a big impact on Virginia’s rapidly growing craft beer industry, according to Gov. Terry McAuliffe. The governor’s office ...

Centrally located in Washington state, the Yakima Valley produces an abundance of apples, cherries, and pears. Perhaps more importantly for beer lovers, it’s also a critical agricultural area for ...

ELMIRA, Ore. (AP) - Out on a former cattle ranch in the foothills of the Coast Range, Norman Vidoni has taken a great leap - or maybe that should be hop - of faith. A dedicated home brewer with no ...

Though Eric Sannerud never thought of becoming a farmer while growing up in the suburbs, the 25-year-old may soon own the largest hop farm in Minnesota. On Saturday, Sannerud and Ben Boo announced ...

The Empire Hops Festival is no more. But don’t despair beer enthusiasts, it’s expanded into the Empire Hops and Harvest Festival, emphasizing the connection between beer and foodstuffs. Ten area ...

Northwest Indiana's craft beer industry has become so big that it now supports local hops farms, which have been growing to keep up with demand. Howe Farms, in Winfield, and Cone Keepers Hop Yard, in ...