Hops

[jm minica]

Does anyone know of anyone who is growing or has tried growing hops in Hawaii? All of the research I have done indicates that there would be no reason that they wouldn't grow well here, but I have never seen or heard of anyone growing hops here. We are looking to buy land in Hawaiian Acres and I'm thinking about devoting an acre to hops. I know some people who are getting into brewing (I'd also like to do some myself), and want to eventually open a brew pub in Hilo. This is what got me thinking about growing hops.
Aloha,
Mark