The hop cone is the flower of the hop plant. The hop cone can be used during various times in the process of making beer to add unique flavors and aromas.

Hops are a perennial plant meaning that they come back every year. With proper management a hop plant can live 20+ years. The hop plant is trained to grow clockwise around coir or twine strung vertically along a cable system in the hop yard. Hop plants can grow up to 18ft. tall.

Yes! Hop flavors and aromas can be used to flavor other beverages like tea or Kombucha. The oil from the hop cone can also be used to add aromas to other items like soap.

Depends! Small farms and hobbyists can harvest by hand. It can take a single person an hour to harvest one plant - having a large group of friends helps! Larger farms use harvesters that can range from the size of a truck to a large building.