Cost of Hop Production
A healthy hop market is characterized by a reliable supply of high-quality hops that meet the needs of craft brewers at fair prices.Read More
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Hop Grower Codes
The Brewers Association encourages brewers to develop stronger relationships with their hop growers. Understanding hop grower codes is just one component.Read More
Dry Hopping Hazards and Control Strategies
To meet customers' insatiable thirst for hoppy beers, most breweries are dry hopping, which increases the risk of costly beer loss from eruptive hop volcanoes and even costlier worker injury. Check that you're dry hopping like a pro. Remember, DRYHOP.Read More
Raw Material Survey 2024 Results
See the results of the 2024 Raw Material Survey. This survey dives deep in the weeds of what craft brewers are using for fermentables and hops, as well as what they expect to use in the year ahead.Read More
Brewing & Climate Change, Part 1
Changes in long-established weather patterns around the globe are occurring faster than the vast majority of crops—including hops and barley—can adapt.
Raw Materials
For the November/December 2024 The New Brewer, we present our annual Raw Materials issue. In this issue, we examine the 2024 world hop and barley crops and their effect on the craft brewing industry. Other features focus on new hop varieties; cidermaking 101; and breweries that are using traditional pouring techniques to highlight their offerings. Read More
2024 World Barley and Hop Harvests
A comprehensive look at the 2024 hops and barley harvests. Hop acreage declined significantly in the U.S., while climate change is affecting crops around the world.
Enduring and Endearing
Brewers and drinkers still want varieties with unique aromas and flavors; growers want cultivars that are agronomically desirable as well as attractive to brewers.
Exploring Hop Picking Windows and Their Impact on Aroma and Flavor
This seminar explores the impact of harvest dates on hop aromas and beer flavors. Learn about in-field sensory techniques and testing to gauge harvest readiness for optimal aroma. Discover collaborations between brewers and growers to extend harvest windows, enabling a broader range of hop aromas and unique flavor profiles in beers.Read More
Exploring the Boundaries of Innovation: Biotechnology and Brewing Ingredients
The seminar, co-hosted by the Brewers Association and Master Brewers Association of the Americas, delves into genetic engineering basics in brewing, encompassing hops, malt, and yeast research, regulatory nuances, and industry impacts.Read More
Selecting Quality Hops: Alternative Methods for Small Breweries
This seminar offers brewers alternative methods to traditional hop selection, emphasizing quality improvement. It covers the necessity of selection, various options, risk mitigation, system building, and effective communication with suppliers. Attendees will learn practical strategies to enhance brewery operations and strengthen partnerships with hop suppliers.Read More
The Next Great Hop: What’s New in Public Hop Breeding and How You Can Contribute
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Research Service (USDA-ARS) hop geneticists Dr. John Henning and Dr. Kayla Altendorf will present experimental hop varieties in public breeding programs, highlighting Advanced and Elite Line stages. Representatives from the Hop Research Council and Hop Quality Group will detail programs aiding public hop breeding and brewer involvement.Read More
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