Charles Faram EU

Charles Faram EU Supplying Europe's brewers with the finest hops and brewing ingredients
Specialists in hop varieties, breeding, and brewing solutions. Quality you can trust.

Based in the UK & EU | Passionate about aroma, flavour, and innovation. Service you can count on.

🌱 Grower Update Join us at Jimmy Barratt's hop farm in Herefordshire, where the hops are really starting to come into th...
30/06/2026

🌱 Grower Update

Join us at Jimmy Barratt's hop farm in Herefordshire, where the hops are really starting to come into their own.

With the summer solstice now behind us, most hop varieties will be reaching the top of the wirework and will now be focusing on lateral growth!

Jimmy's photos showcase a mix of second-year CF321, second-year Harlequin® and mature Harlequin® plants. It's a great comparison, as hop plant yields typically increase as they mature, with full yields generally expected from plants that are three years old or older.

🌱 Grower Update You join us at Townend Farm in Herefordshire, walking around the Mystic™ hop yards.On the left we see vi...
29/06/2026

🌱 Grower Update

You join us at Townend Farm in Herefordshire, walking around the Mystic™ hop yards.

On the left we see virus-free Mystic™ plants, planted last year and performing well. On the right is the original block, planted in 2016.
Historically, Mystic™ has experienced reduced yields, which we suspect is due to virus burden. By introducing virus-free plants, we're hoping to increase yields, making this unique variety more viable for our growers and continue to deliver sell-out aromas of blackcurrant, orange and passion fruit.

We will be monitoring the plants throughout the growing season and look forward to evaluating their aroma at harvest to ensure the virus-free plants remain true to type.

New Episode time 👀 No question's a stupid question, that's this week's theme on the Spreading Hoppiness podcast!We've ga...
22/06/2026

New Episode time 👀

No question's a stupid question, that's this week's theme on the Spreading Hoppiness podcast!
We've gathered four of our supplier partners to share their latest updates. From innovations in brewing to the checks that could save you time, money and future headaches, we discuss the questions you should be asking and the answers you need to know.

And that's not all...
For this month's Five Minutes with Faram, Paddie heads to South East England to chat with Tom from Delphic Brewing Co. He shares all the details about his best and worst brew days, what you should be adding in the hop back, and the one thing you definitely don't want to find in your mash tun!

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19/06/2026

It's time for this month's Mystery Hopper reveal... did you guess correctly? 👀
This month, we're chatting with Tom from Delphic Brewing Company. Find out about his best and worst days in the brewery, some hop back related tricks you might not have thought of, and which beers he'd love to put in a slushy machine.
Catch the full conversation on the Spreading Hoppiness podcast or on our YouTube channel! Link in our bio

Hoppy updates from Stocks Farm, Worcestershire! 🌱☀️🌧️Richard and Ali Capper have been busy dealing with the mixed weathe...
15/06/2026

Hoppy updates from Stocks Farm, Worcestershire! 🌱☀️🌧️
Richard and Ali Capper have been busy dealing with the mixed weather we've experienced over the last few weeks. We've had rain, sunshine and strong winds all in a single day, but despite the conditions, every variety is looking fantastic.

Some great news for the hop industry! 🌱 Our Technical Director, Will Rogers, recently visited Warwick University's new p...
14/06/2026

Some great news for the hop industry! 🌱

Our Technical Director, Will Rogers, recently visited Warwick University's new plant disease testing facilities.

Made possible through Warwick's BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Account funding, and the hard work of Vongai Chekanai and Professor John Clarkson, these facilities will help drive a greater understanding of plant diseases affecting both new and established hop varieties.

This exciting development will support future research and help strengthen the resilience of the hop industry. 🍻

11/06/2026

More updates from the hop yards, because we know you love them! 🌱💚

This time, we're catching up with Jimmy Barrett, an award-winning hop grower from Herefordshire.
Last week, Jimmy had been out in the yards applying chicken manure as a natural fertiliser. Rich in essential nutrients, it helps promote healthy plant growth, strengthen root development, and improve soil health. By using a natural waste product, growers can reduce their reliance on artificial fertilisers and improve hop growth at the same time, a win-win!

As the growing season comes into full swing, there's plenty more updates to come. Stay tuned for more hoppy updates! 🍻

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