The Pacific Northwest has dominated U.S. hop production for nearly a century, accounting for 99% of the country's hops, a significant shift from earlier regional diversity.
Once a thriving region for hop production, the Great Lakes area saw a decline due to a downy mildew blight and Prohibition. However, Michigan's persistent growers are reviving that legacy.
Michigan’s growing climate is conducive to hop cultivation, enabling the state to become the fourth-largest producer of hops in the U.S. after Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
As Michigan's hop industry bounced back from COVID-19 impacts, it has seen strong harvests, with an optimistic outlook for 2024 driven by its unique climate advantages.
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