Hail damage could impact estimated 3,000 tons of hops in Hallertau region
A hailstorm on the 20th of June 2013 has left extensive hail damage on hops in the northern Hallertau. The affected hop acreage extends to over 5,000 hectars where leaf losses and damaged shoot tips from 20% to 100% have been reported. According to current estimates a yield loss of about 3,000 tons can be expected.
H/T Stan Hieronymus.
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