Buying hops depends on whether you are a homebrewer, a commercial craft brewer, or a casual gardener. The market is split between processed products for brewing and live plants for growing. Local Homebrew Supply Shops

Many farms in regions like the Pacific Northwest (Yakima Valley) or the Hallertau region in Germany sell directly to consumers.

Common backyard types include Cascade, Centennial, and Willamette.

Rhizomes (root cuttings) are usually only available in early spring.