Tradition

Our Story: Born of Necessity, Perfected by Nature

In the first half of the 20th century, the Spanish brewing industry relied heavily on imported hops, primarily from Germany. The Spanish Civil War and World War II disrupted this supply, forcing the country to develop its own production.

The answer was waiting in León, where wild hops flourished along the banks of the Órbigo and Tuerto rivers. The natural presence of these populations confirmed the region's extraordinary agronomic potential and laid the foundation for a new productive sector. What began as a necessity in 1945 with the creation of the Sociedad para el Fomento del Lúpulo de León has evolved into a world-class hub for hop agronomy, blending decades of heritage with the future of brewing.

The Generational Advantage: Why Partner With Us?

Our hops are cultivated primarily on family farms managed by third- and fourth-generation farmers. The combination of accumulated experience, deep knowledge of the land, and modern agronomic techniques delivers distinct advantages for your brewery:

• Pristine Plant Health:: Continuous crop monitoring and precise disease control ensure healthier, resilient plant material.
• Peak Harvesting: We harvest at the precise optimal moment to maximize alpha acids and lock in essential oils.
• 100% Traceability: Complete transparency and quality control from our specific farm plots directly to your final product.
• Agile Innovation: Dedicated experimental micro-plots allow us to test, evaluate, and scale new varieties ahead of market trends.
• Market Adaptation: Faster adaptation to modern market trends and specific brewery needs.
• Direct Collaboration: A direct relationship between producer and client, promoting transparency and technical knowledge exchange.
• Heritage: Preservation of a unique agronomic knowledge passed down through generations of growers.