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IMPORTS AND PRICES OF FOREIGN HOPS. 



In 1855 we exported 8904 cwt. of hops of British growth 

 and 12,196 cwt. of foreign growth. 



In the last few years the exports have been as follows : 



The countries to which we sent British-grown hops, in 



1875, were as follows : 



The proportion of hops used in making beer varies ; beers 

 for keeping or storing will have 2 Ibs. to 3 Ibs. to 22 gallons 

 to ensure their keeping. For ordinary beer If to 2 Ibs. will 

 be used. Small beer, or table beer, will contain only the 

 washing from hops which have served to prepare Strong 

 beer. 



In 1863, the amount charged for brewers' licences, in 



