Hops Production in Arkansas
Over the past three years, our team has been working to establish recommendations
for growers in Arkansas to produce locally grown hops, for use in local beer brewing.
As a part of this project, we've hosted two webinars covering the recommendations, varieties
and post-harvest practices we recommend to grow hops in Arkansas.
Check out videos below from specialists, local brewers, and hop growers from across the state as well as additional information on hops production!
Meet Our Team:
Topics:
Introduction to Hops Production
Dr. Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Hops Throughout the Season
Dr. Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Hops Cultivar Review
Dr. Amanda McWhirt, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Managing Major Pests for Hops
Dr. Aaron Cato, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Introduction to Hops Pest Management
Dr. Aaron Cato, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Hops Dryer Construction
Lizzy Herrera & James McClellan, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Harvest & Quality of Hops
Dr. Renee Threfall, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Packaging and Vacuum Sealing Demonstration
Jordan Chenier, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Post-Harvest Analysis of Hops
Dr. Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
2021 Brewer Highlight
Megan Wiley, Stones Throw Brewing
2020 Brewer Highlight
Liz Preston, Prestonrose Farm & Brewing Co.
2020 Grower Highlight
Ronnie Ledford, River Valley Hops
Fact Sheets
- FSA6156: Arkansas Hops Production
Dr. Amanda McWhirt et al., University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - FSA6157: Constructing a Walk-in Dehydrator for Drying Hops
Herrera et al., University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - FSA6158: Economic Analysis of Hops Production on an Established Grape Trellis in Arkansas
Herrera et. al., University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Blog Posts
- 2019 Hops Production Trial Blog Post
James McClellan & Dr. Amanda McWhirt- University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Sensory Attributes of Arkansas-Grown Hops Blog Post
Arnout VanDamme & Dr. Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Arkansas Grown Hops: Drying Storage, and Quality Blog Post
Arnout VanDamme & Dr. Renee Threlfall, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - 2019 Rotating Low-Trellis Hops Trial Blog Post
Erika Henderson, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Hops Pest Control in Arkansas: What We Learned in the First Year Blog Post
Dr. Jackie Lee & Mike Brown, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Publications
- 2022 Southeastern U.S. Vegetable Crop Handbook (PDF)
Southeastern Vegetable Extension Workers Group - Field Guide for Integrate Pest Management in Hops
USA Hops - Compendium of Hop Diseases and Pests
The American Phytopathological Society (APS)
Special thank you to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture for funding this hops research through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program!
Grant # AM190100XXXXG015
