Elbe-Saale Hopfen

These hops, originating from region near the town of Saale along the river Elba, boasts a tradition one thousand years long. The famous local 'Cool blonde' and 'Savory black' hops are the finest varieties from the regions of Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt.

Hops, barley malt, yeast, and water are the primary raw materials for the production of beer, Germany's favorite beverage, and hops give beer its typical aroma and bitter taste. What makes the Elbe-Saale hop-growing region special is its huge size of almost 1,300 hectares, which makes it the second largest hop-growing region in Germany.