Hop Farm: Wye Hops Ltd (formerly Wye College)

Operating as the research arm of the British Hop Association, Wye Hops Ltd is the direct successor to the legendary Wye College breeding program founded in 1906. This single lineage is responsible for pioneering the high-alpha revolution with foundational varieties like Brewers Gold and Northern Brewer, as well as developing modern, sustainable dwarf hops. Today, the organization continues to manage these historic classics while breeding climate-resilient, aroma-forward varieties for the modern craft beer industry.