This event has ended!

View current events hosted by BioNetwork BioBusiness Center & Laboratory

The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer

Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM - Friday, February 24, 2012 at 3:30 PM (ET)

Candler, NC

The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer Ended $40.00 $0.00
Share this!

Event Details

Learn successful business and cultivation strategies for the developing hops industry.

Explore issues from economics to integrated pest and disease management and gain insights and resources to further your business idea.

This class will give the hops grower and home brewer tools and information that optimize your efforts and harvest. Some of the topics discussed include: the economics of the Hop Yard, “A Year in the Life of a Hop Yard”, which will provide you with a simple step-by-step guide to the seasonal processes of hop cultivation, Nutrient Management Programs, and the unique perspective of a local brewer addressing industry processes, quality needs, and concerns.

Class runs 10 am - 5 pm on Thursday and 10 am - 3:30 pm on Friday.  Immediately following the close of class on Friday there will be an optional brewery tour from 3:30PM – 5:00PM.  Transportation not provided.


Instructor: Chris Reedy

Class held in The Technology Commercialization Center at A-B Tech Enka, room 112 (see side bar for google map).