This is because of the bad weather and the temps that were not correct at
the end of the season which results in a lower AA %
There was a 7368 ton loss of hops in Germany as compared to last year. Also
because of the bad weather the Alpha wert from most hops is less this year
because of temps that were not good for the hops and hail that damage 20%
of the crops. Most long term contracts will not be completed for German
hops( Yet unknown ). This means that the spot market for sales to the
Homebrew scene in Germany may have issues this year.
[Editiert am 6.10.2013 um 13:59 von Birk]
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