Episode 103: Don't Forget the Fuggles: Is There Any Hope for the Future of British Hops? [with Ali Capper from the British Hop Association]

On this week's episode of the Hop Forward Podcast, we talk to Ali Capper from the British Hop Association about the devasting impact that the pandemic is having on British hop farmers, coupled up with the conitnued plight of climate change and favour of importing hops from other regions in the world. We discuss how supply chain businesses have largely been ignored by the government when doling out discretionary grants and support and talk about climate change and the impacts that our extreme weathers are having on hops and their growers. And we end on a rather somber note to discuss why suicide rates are so high amongst farmers in general and what we can support farmers who live tough lives and are at the forefront of bearing the seasons.   TODAY'S EPISODE OF THE HOP FORWARD PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY:   Brook House Hops in Herefordshire supply and grow the finest quality hops from our family-run farms, and provide an exceptional personalised service direct to craft brewers throughout the UK. Choose from our lovingly-grown UK hops, with their complex and delicate aromas, or pick from our wide selection of popular US, New Zealand or European hop varieties. For a fresh way to purchase your hops visit brookhousehops.com to place you order or call our friendly team. For free delivery on your next online order use the code HOPFORWARD at the check out.     Find out more from Hop Forward and our partners… Follow is on Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn Visit hopforward.beer for more insights and a range of branding, marketing and business development services to help you and your beer business get ahead. Join our Facebook Community to connect with other industry professionals from across the globe