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European Hops Production Up, Down Sales Equals Surplus

Now that one of Europe’s leading producers of hops has reported a surplus, it looks like there may be some production savings for brewers in the coming years. This is sharp contrast to recent years as the brewing industry has faced spiraling costs as worldwide demand on the back of a shortage of hops, as well as grain. Over economic downturn and bigger crops have led to a surplus. Nuremberg-based hop merchant Joh. Barth & Sohn, said