Craft Beer Boom Brews a Resurgence in Quebec Hops Virtually extinct in Quebec for decades, hop culture is returning to local farms spurred by the increasing popularity of local craft beers. After a global shortage of hops in 2010, Quebec growers got back into hops. Source: cbc.ca, July 24, 2018 Explain how the craft beer boom has influenced the decision of Quebec farmers to grow hops.