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Behind The Scenes At The NZ Hop Harvest
“The Kiwi hop industry has really focused on what flavours people are chasing in their beers.”
Demand for New Zealand’s hops has been soaring in recent years, with old varieties revitalised, new ones hitting a sweet spot in the current market, and innovative products coming thick and fast.
While in the Nelson region for the 2026 harvest, The Crafty Pint team visited a number of farms and processing facilities, recording interviews as we went. The aim was to capture a snapshot not just of this crucial time of year for growers, but also various facets of the industry.
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