Wanna buy a Hopyard? Hippity Hops is on the block

By Adam Folk If all goes as planned, George and Leah Shetka’s half-acre hopyard will be growing lush Cascade cones for years to come. Chickens will be pecking spider mites from the bases of their 20-foot tall bines, and fans of Lift Bridge’s Harvestor Fresh Hop Ale will be able to sip on the brew … [ Read more]

What’s Brewing at Mighty Axe Hops?

By Grace Sell Mighty Axe Hops Hub is growing, signaling a bright future for locally grown hops in Minnesota. University of Minnesota graduate Eric Sannerud began his journey to hops during college when he connected with future Mighty Axe Hops Hub partners Ben Boo and Brian Krohn. From there he began a vegetable CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) on … [ Read more]