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Miller, Hannah

Hops, the plants that give beer its flavor and aroma, are receiving serious consideration for cultivation in western North Carolina. The stalks can reach a height of seventeen feet. A number of farmers in the western counties see hops as an alternative to tobacco growing.

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 42 Issue 10, Oct 2010, p16-17, il Periodical Website

Beer; Hops; Hops industry

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Johnson, Julie

North Carolina State University is planting hops to see if the crop can replace tobacco as a cash crop in the state. The research may also allow local beer makers to produce beer using locally grown hops. 10 varieties are being grown to look for disease resistant varieties. The history of the crop’s use in beermaking is detailed.

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 27, July 2010, p29

Hops industry; North Carolina State University; Agricultural extension work

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Reuben, Aaron

"Thanks to researchers with NC State Extension, North Carolinians can now enjoy beer made with local hops, ushering in a new era for the farm-to-glass movement." Dr. Luping Qu is a hops specialist with NC State Extension's Alternative Crops and Organics Program. Essentially, hops provide flavor and aroma to beer.

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 90 Issue 12, May 2023, p142-151, il, por

Hops; Hops industry; Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center (Mills River); Beer