Every year since 2009, demand has driven double and triple digit growth in new SBG managed acreage. As craft growth levels to more sustainable increases, acreage expansions will also slow. Growers will have an opportunity to take a break from the hectic spring plantings that have been a staple since 2009. In 2015 and 2016, SBG growers dug and planted over
12 million roots per year. We added over 20 growers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho during that time. In 2017, that growth will slow substantially as supply finally catches up with demand.
2017 Production Goals
- 7 Million Pounds Simcoe®
- 4 Million Pounds Citra®
- 3 Million Pounds Mosaic®
- 630,000 Pounds Ekuanot®
- 440,000 Pounds Ahtamum®
- 230,000 Pounds Loral®
HIGHLIGHTS
- SIMCOE® yields will increase slightly as a result of the babies planted in 2016 in Oregon and Idaho.
- 2017 CITRA® acreage will continue to increase as demand continues to drive increased supply.
- Strong 2016 yields for MOSAIC® are assisting with meeting current demand for the brand.
- EKUANOT™ acreage is balanced with 2017 production goals.
- LORAL™ will continue to grow in volume in 2017. With the majority of 2016 SBG LORAL™ acres as babies, there will be an increase in 2017 yield as they grow into a mature crop. LORAL™ is gaining popularity with brewers in Pilsner and Lager style beers, but has also been successfully showcased in other hop forward styles.
- SBG’s relaunch of AHTANUM™ with Hop Stunt viroid free rootstock is allowing us to expand this brand.
Posted April 04, 2017
