Deep sandy loam and a southeastern exposure on the flank of Sharon Mountain in the Northwest Corner of Litchfield County. Perfect conditions for hops.
Create beer that stands apart with locally grown hops you can trust.
Welcome to Smokedown Farm where our mission is to bring the best quality Connecticut hops to local breweries. We have achieved a consistent level of high quality in Smokedown hops by best farming practices in hopyard management, gentle use of the land, and integrated pest management. We recently added our own pelleting line which allows us to produce T90 pellets from our harvest in a week or two. From field to frozen pellet so quickly preserves aromas and storage stability that are lost in bigger operations.
We are currently offering nine varieties of hops grown in some of the best soils found in Connecticut. With our optimal soil and weather we are producing some unique hop characteristics in well-known varieties as well as some newer varieties that are popular with brewers. For more information on the varieties and characteristics of our hops click the HOPS tab in our menu.
Cheers to CT Beers!
Dr. James Shepherd owner of Smokedown Farm (left) pictured with brewmaster Phil Markowski of Two Roads Brewing Company at the Area Two private grand opening.
