[richardt]

That makes sense, too.  If all of the potential yield is already contracted out, then the only way to get some is to pay more for it from someone who's looking to make a buck.  Just as well, I'd love it if someone gave away a 7 bbl system to me for free in a few years.  ;-) (Thread is now back on track).

[boulderbrewer]

It never hurts to do your home work, you doing a brewery this year you are 2 years late to find your hops and to contract them, ask me how I know. The farther you can think a head, will serve you at the end.