In the craft-beer industry, the majority of hops — the flowers used in production that add bitterness and aroma to the product — come from the Pacific Northwest region.
Could Maryland, too, be a fertile region for hops?
That’s what Frederick’s Flying Dog Brewery and the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources hope to answer with a new partnership focused on studying the potential for high-quality hops grown here, said Matt Brophy, chief operating officer.
