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Climate change is driving Czech researchers are breeding a new variety of beer

The Czech Republic is known for its beer, but hotter, drier summers are making it difficult to grow a key ingredient -- hops.

By Hannah Bloch•Nov 8, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC•1 min read

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Primary Wire Report: The Czech Republic is known for its beer, but hotter, drier summers are making it difficult to grow a key ingredient -- hops.
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The Czech Republic is known for its beer, but hotter, drier summers are making it difficult to grow a key ingredient -- hops. Czech researchers are breeding new hop varieties to survive a changing climate.

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