à Flannagáin
Well-Known Member
2007's supply of hops is unfortunately not expected to meet the
worldwide demand. The hop shortage is expected to last about 2-3
years. The good news: we contracted an adequate supply of hop pellets
for us to supply our customers for the 2008 calendar year.
The bad news: the 2007 crop is not yet ready for shipment, and the
2006 crop is nearly sold out. The situation looks pretty bad now (if
you look at our website, most varieties are unavailable). The 2007
crop is just beginning to ship, and we expect the situation will only
improve from this point forward.
Please bear with us, and try experimenting with some of the newer
varieties we have brought in, like Ahtanum, Boadicea, Lublin, Marynka,
Newport, Northdown, Premiant, Progress, Sladek, Sterling, and Vanguard!
It's time to get creative folks!
I know, another hops shortage thread. But thought I'd share for those that didn't get the newsletter. 2-3 years. Ouch! Glad I stocked up, but I only have a year or so's worth of hops... not 2 or 3.
On a more delightful note, I'll be the first to recommend that Marynka... that's some good stuff!