Craft brewing is making a name for itself in New Jersey, but only a handful of farms in the state are dedicated to growing hops. Yet with a trove of natural resources, demand for local hops and a healthy dose of enthusiasm, that's beginning to change.
Since January, the three friends have cut down nearby trees for the trellis system, bartered with farmers for equipment, enlisted the help of their families and made deals with local homebrew stores to sell their hops at the season's end. http://bit.ly/zf3SXZ