Traditional Hop Trading
As an established hop wholesaler with decades of experience, IGN stands for top quality and reliability in international hop trading. For over 35 years, the Interest Group for Quality Hops Niederlauterbach (IGN) has been your trusted hop partner in the brewing industry. As a hop producer, we collaborate with over 100 hop-growing families to deliver the finest hop products to breweries around the world. Our quality-certified hop trading stands for sustainable production and top-tier quality in wholesale hop supply.
Our Range of Services in Hop Trading
As an experienced hop trader, we offer the following for wholesale:
- Hop cones: A pure, unprocessed natural product
- Hop pellets Type 90 / 45: A compressed form containing all components of raw hops
- CO₂ hop extract: Produced via CO₂ extraction for breweries and hop partners
- Specialty hops for craft beer: We offer unique aroma hops for craft breweries aiming to create distinctive flavor profiles
- Individual consulting for brewers & wholesalers: Our team helps you select the optimal hop variety for your brewing process
We supply brewpubs, medium-sized breweries, and large brewing groups both in Germany and internationally with IGN quality hops. As a professional hop wholesaler, we guarantee the highest standards in the hop trade.
Sustainability and Quality in Hop Trading
IGN Hopfen is committed to sustainable cultivation methods and gentle processing. Our goal is to minimize the ecological footprint of hop production while ensuring the highest quality in hop trading. Our hop products are certified and meet the strict requirements of the global brewing industry.
Thanks to modern cultivation techniques and close cooperation with our hop growers, we ensure that every hop variety develops its characteristic aromas and bitterness to perfection.
Our Quality Hops
As a long-standing hop partner, we offer a wide selection of hop varieties for various brewing requirements.
Aroma Varieties
Our aroma hops are divided into very fine aroma hops and fine aroma hops. These hops contain complex aromas that give your beer a unique character. Get in touch with our hop wholesale team for more information.
Bitter Hops
Our bitter hops have a high alpha acid content to provide optimal bitterness. As an experienced hop producer, we ensure consistent quality for reliable brewing results.
Applications for Our Hops
Our premium quality hops are used in a variety of brewing styles:
- Classic pilsners – ideal bitter hops for a balanced hop bitterness
- Craft beers – for fruity or spicy flavor notes
- Wheat beers – mild hop varieties for a harmonious taste profile
- IPA (India Pale Ale) – intense hop aromas for modern brewing styles
- Specialty & seasonal beers – exclusive hop combinations for creative brewing
Innovative Hop Trading for Modern Breweries
As an experienced hop trader, IGN Hopfen utilizes the latest processing technologies to offer innovative hop products. In addition to traditional hops such as cones and pellets, we also offer hop extracts, which enable precise dosing and maximize aroma yield. These innovations simplify the brewing process and deliver consistently high hop quality for beer production. Our wholesale hop service is designed to ensure that breweries benefit from our modern hop solutions.
Choose IGN Hopfen as Your Hop Supplier?
IGN Hopfen is a reliable hop partner for breweries and wholesale traders. As a transparent hop producer, we guarantee the highest quality and full traceability. Our close cooperation with hop-growing families ensures environmentally responsible cultivation — ideal for a conscious hop trade. Furthermore, we rely on innovative hop processing using state-of-the-art technologies to supply the best quality hops to breweries. Our experienced team is always available to advise and support you in all matters relating to brewing and hop trading.
