Crop and Market Update & Hop Crop 2013 Estimate

Estimates for the 2013 hop crop in Germany were finalized in the Hallertau on August 21st. We are pleased to attach a list comparing the crop results for 2012 with the estimates for 2013 for the world’s main growing areas.

The 2013 growing year in the Hallertau was defined by extreme weather conditions. May and June were very cool and extremely wet, leaving plant growth for all varieties about 2 weeks behind the norm. Then, in July, the weather turned. Temperatures exceeded 35°C with rainfall far below average. The month of August began similarly with daily temperatures above 30°C. Heat thunderstorms resulted in some precipitation, but

this was not widespread. Overall the showers were insignificant. The crop estimate shows that the weather has had an extremely negative effect on the plants. At this time we assume that alpha acid contents will be well below the long-term average.

We will keep you informed about further developments.

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