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Growing great beer
Aotearoa New Zealand boasts over 200 craft breweries, the highest number of breweries per capita in the world. Locally grown hops support this domestic industry. But it’s not just here that our hops are loved. Each year we export around 1200 tonnes to over 20 countries and, while that accounts for only 1.5% of the total used globally, the unique flavours and clean, green profile of our hops command a premium with buyers and generate in excess of $50 million a year.
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It takes a lot to get hops from the ground to beer and even more — around a decade — to breed a new cultivar. The following photos help tell that story.
