Oregon hop growers will harvest around 5,500 acres this season, compared to 7,000 acres just two years ago.
"It’s a significant amount of hop trellises that don’t have hops on them right now," said Sam Pecoraro with Von Ebert Brewing. He added the reduction in acreage is due to a correction in the market. Craft beer demand is down two-percent this year, leaving growers with an oversupply, and it’s impacting all aspects of the beer industry.
