For decades, entire families would migrate from the East End of London to Kent for hop-picking holidays, forming a strong community and bonding experience.
Kate Davis reminisces about her years of hop-picking, stating, 'What I particularly liked was coming down the hop fields and meeting all my old friends and all new neighbours; we were one homely happy family.'
Hop-picking was a highly labour-intensive process that involved families traveling by horse and cart or special trains, making it a significant part of their lives.
The oast houses of Kent, integral to the brewing process, became a symbol of the region, reflecting the intricate relationship between the land and brewing traditions.
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