Hop growing started in New Zealand when colonization began in earnest. Tim Holt, Editor of the Brewery Journal, will attempt to explain the origins of hop farming and its evolution up to World War One. It will also outline the challenges early settlers encountered when establishing hop farms. Finally, the competition between 'native' hops and those from 'home' will be assessed.  

Since leaving university Tim Holt has pursued a career in scientific publishing, managing both multidisciplinary science and history of science journals. Simultaneously, he has also edited 'Brewery History', a journal devoted to publishing work on the history of brewing and its related industries. Tim is based in London.