Zduženje Hmeljarjev Slovenije

Najboljša svetovna kakovost hmelja iz Slovenije

Aurora, Bobek, Savnjski Golding....

Tradicionalne & Aromatične vrste hmelja

A +140-year tradition in the heart of Europe!

Slovenian hop growers, hop elders, and hop princesses of Slovenia have established the Association of Hop Elders and Princesses of Slovenia, taking a step forward in preserving the tradition of hop growing in Slovenia. Hop growers in Slovenia, in various organizational forms since 1951, have also been actively involved in the International Hop Growers’ Convention (
IHGC
).

Styrian Hops!

Styrian hops – the green gold heritage of Slovenia
Styrian hops from the Lower Savinja Valley impress with their unique aroma and high quality. With its long tradition of production, it is a symbol of Slovenian hop-growing heritage and an indispensable component of top-quality beers.

Slovenian hops: varieties and characteristic aromas

Aurora

Bobek

Savinjski Golding

Styrian Gold

Dana

Celeia

Styrian Wolf

Styrian Cardinal

Styrian Eagle

Styrian Kolibri

Styrian Fox

Styrian Eureka

Cerera

Geographical protection PGI

With the dedication and energy of its members, the association has been actively promoting the highest production standards, quality improvement, and the development of products with the protected geographical indication Štajerski hmelj (Styrian hops). In the past year, we have reached an important milestone – we have successfully achieved our set goals.

On June 23, 2014, the certification body Bureau Veritas d.o.o. Ljubljana issued a certificate officially confirming that the Association meets all the requirements of the specification for Štajerski hmelj (Styrian hops) with a protected geographical indication (PGI), registered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of the Republic of Slovenia under No. 33203-31/2012/26.

The history of hop growing in the Lower Savinja Valley

The Lower Savinja Valley is considered the cradle of Slovenian hop growing and one of the most important European regions for hop production. Due to the favorable climate, fertile soil, and diligence of the locals, hop production began to develop here in the 19th century and soon became a key economic sector in this area.

Hops have marked the lives of many generations, shaped the cultural landscape, and left an important mark on the local identity. The tradition of hop growing and processing has been upgraded over the decades with knowledge, technology, and innovations, while remaining closely linked to the heritage and customs of the valley.

Today, the Lower Savinja Valley proudly maintains the title of “land of green gold”, as hops are still its symbol, a source of economic development, and recognition in the world.