Jaki Brophy

Biggest Impact On 2020 Hop Crop? Smoke
Biggest Impact On 2020 Hop Crop? Smoke
Biggest Impact On 2020 Hop Crop? Smoke
To say 2020 has been a “unique year” for the local farm community may be an understatement, and that has been no different for local hop growers. Jaki Brophy, Washington Hop Commission and Hop Growers of America Communications Director, said while the 2020 harvest was large, smoke from September wildfires was a major contributor as to why the yield-per-acre decreased from last year. "Ba ...
NW Hops Harvest Looking Good
NW Hops Harvest Looking Good
NW Hops Harvest Looking Good
Beer lovers should be happy with this year’s hops harvest in the Northwest.  Jaki Brophy, with the Washington Hop Commission, said 2018 looks like an “average year”.   “It’s not going to be a bumper crop as far as we know.  There were some split slum issues thi...
Growing Craft Beer Demand Benefits Central Washington Growers
Growing Craft Beer Demand Benefits Central Washington Growers
Growing Craft Beer Demand Benefits Central Washington Growers
With the popularity of craft beers reaching new heights worldwide, hop growers in Washington are reaping the benefits.  According to NASS, 75% of American produced hops come from Central and Eastern Washington.  Jaki Brophy with the Washington Hop Commission said there’s more than enough to supply the existing breweries as well as the growing number of home brewers.   “There...