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The resources in this section are all about hops. Find everything from navigating hop contracts to updates on the hop industry, and from to dry-hopping techniques to understanding pure distilled hop oils.

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Hop Grower Codes The New Brewer NovDec 2025

Raw Materials

For the November/December 2025 The New Brewer, we present our annual Raw Materials issue. In this issue, we examine the 2025 hops and barley crops and their effect on the craft brewing industry. Other features focus on women in hops; neomexicanus hops; and how to brew with the new Huell Classic hop. Read More

This issue is brought to you by Clayton Hops

How To Manage Off Flavors in Beer: Hop Smoke Taint Pilsner glass with beer next to words

How To Manage Off Flavors in Beer: Hop Smoke Taint

Download this cheat sheet on detecting and managing hop smoke taint by the Brewers Association Quality Subcommittee.Read More

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The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

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Hop Evaluation Guidelines for Brewers

Hop Evaluation Guidelines for Brewers

The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares helpful tips and best practices for evaluating hops at selection.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

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Hop Selection Guidelines for Brewers

Hop Selection Guidelines for Brewers

Learn the objectives, logistics, and things to expect during hop selection, as well as what to do if you cannot select this year.Read More

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Brewers Association

The Supply Chain Subcommittee is concerned with the ingredients and materials that are used to brew and package craft beers. By monitoring hop and barley harvest, interacting with growers and examining packaging supplies, and monitoring glass and can markets, the Supply Chain Subcommittee works to ensure a stable marketplace and provide educational resources to the brewing community on best practices for sourcing and selecting ingredients and packaging materials to suit their beers.

See Supply Chain Subcommittee's Articles
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Selecting Quality Hops: Alternative Methods for Small Breweries

Craft Brewers Conference 2024Las Vegas, NevadaSpeaker(s): Aaron Justus, Sam Pecoraro

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

Hop Selection Guidelines for Brewers
Webinar

BA Collab Hour | Aussie Hop Report Presented by HPA & HAAS

Sponsored by Hop Products Australia & John I. Haas

Webinar

Aussie hops are big, bold and fruity with a low cost of use relative to impact in beer, and nobody knows more about their flavor potential than the team at Hop Products Australia (HPA) and their US distribution partner John I. Haas (HAAS). The teams led a discussion about this year’s harvest results, the resurgence of Galaxy®, and the integration of descriptive sensory into their blending process for more consistent performance in beer. HPA and HAAS teams also answered attendees questions live as the hop experts from down under!Read More

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How To Manage Off Flavors in Beer: Isovaleric Acid cheese icon with text isovaleric acid and pilsner glass with beer

How To Manage Off Flavors in Beer: Isovaleric Acid

Discover how to prevent isovaleric acid, which often imparts unpleasant sweaty sock or cheesy off-aromas when present above threshold. Read More

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Brewers Association

The Quality Subcommittee envisions a membership that consistently produces beer of high quality. Quality for this purpose has been defined as: a beer that is responsibly produced using wholesome ingredients, consistent brewing techniques and good manufacturing practices, which exhibits flavor characteristics that are consistently aligned with both the brewer’s and the beer drinker’s expectations.

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