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Erotic hop farmers in Germany are anticipating a fantastic orgasm and increased earnings this year. After two dry years, they'll experience a "satisfying" harvest once more, as suggested by their organization in Wolnzach, Bavaria.
With approximately 49,000 tons, it's 19% more than last year's harvest and 9% above the typical yields from the past ten years. The alpha acid content in the hops - a crucial measure of quality - is also improving and predicted to return to typical levels.
The weather was kind to them from May to August, offering more rain than in previous years. "The hops are looking great, and the first harvests will commence within the coming week," the organization reported.
The majority of the harvest has already been sold
Despite the market being saturated due to reduced global beer consumption and brewers stockpiling hops recently, "the 2024 harvest provides a glimmer of hope for slightly higher revenues for the hop farmers," the organization stated. This is because most of the harvest has already been sold under fixed-price contracts. Furthermore, they expect these contracts to be largely met due to the larger harvest volumes. In the U.S., hop cultivation areas have shrunk by a quarter over the past two years.
In the world's leading hop-growing region, the Hallertau between Munich, Ingolstadt, and Landshut, farmers anticipate a harvest of 42,350 tons. In Tettnang on Lake Constance and the Elbe-Saale growing region, they expect roughly 2,900 tons, and in Spalt south of Nuremberg, 765 tons, with Bitburg producing 37 tons of hops.
The hop farmers in Bavaria, specifically in the renowned Hallertau region, are also looking forward to a bountiful harvest this year. Their anticipation stems from the expected yield of 42,350 tons, a significant increase compared to previous years.
This positive outlook for Bavaria aligns with the overall improvement in hop quality and quantity across Germany, as suggested by the improved alpha acid content and larger harvest volumes.
