Hop Stock Down 13% from 2025
With hop stocks down significantly this year, the craft beer scene could face some major changes ahead.
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Oregon Moves Past Idaho In Hop Production
Oregon has reclaimed the #2 spot in the nation when it comes to hop production. According to USDA, Oregon hop growers strung 5,421 acres in 2025, moving past Idaho which strung 5,109 acres.
NW Hop Stocks Drop
According to NASS, Hop Stocks across the Pacific Northwest fell 4% from 2022’s numbers. The inventory of hops held by growers, dealers, and brewers on March 1st, totaled 186 million pounds, off from the 193 million pounds reported last year.
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NW Hop Stocks Up From 2021
Hop stocks held by growers, dealers and brewers on September 1st increased 9% year-over-year. According to NASS, stocks earlier this month totaled 139 million pounds, a notable increase from the 128 million pounds reported September 1st, 2021. Stocks ...