2022 World Barley and Hops Harvests
A comprehensive look at the 2022 hops and barley harvests. Hop acreage declined slightly in the U.S., while the European harvest was the worst in decades.
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Bred for a Harsh New World
New hop and barley varieties must be able to cope with greater temperature extremes, less precipitation, less fertilizer, and fewer phytosanitary measures.
New Hop Varieties
Breeding clearly is one way for the industry to reduce its carbon footprint, even if line items are added to the checklist for what makes a “good” hop.
2021 World Barley and Hops Harvest
A comprehensive look at the 2021 hops and barley harvests. The U.S. again saw record acreage for hops, while U.S. barley production saw steep declines.
Hop Terroir
Most brewers think first about hop variety. However, recent research into the influence of locality on the character of hops supports broader conversations.
From All Directions
Contessa. Nectaron. Harlequin. Talus. Those are not the names of characters in the next Marvel movie. Instead, they are recently christened hop varieties.
2020 BA Hop Usage Survey
The 13th annual Brewers Association survey provides a look at the top 10 hop varieties and a by-the-numbers snapshot of hop usage by craft brewers.
2020 World Barley and Hops Harvest
A comprehensive look at the 2020 hops and barley harvests. The U.S. again saw record acreage for hops, while U.S. barley production decreased slightly.
Hop Creep
Recent scientific studies suggest that hops contain enzymes that biochemically modify beer carbohydrates during dry hopping, giving rise to a secondary fermentation.
Hop Toolbox
Myriad “alternative” hop products have been developed in the past several years, aimed toward more efficient bittering as well as impactful aromas and exotic flavors.
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