
USDA-ARS Releases New High-Yielding, Seedless Aroma Hop Variety “Vista”
The USDA-ARS has officially released "Vista," the newest of the public hop varieties available for breweries.Read More
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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.
The Brewers Association has signed an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) to fund public hop breeding for the purpose of developing and releasing disease resistant aroma hop cultivars into the public domain, in support of hop growing efforts throughout the U.S.
Learn more about the Hop Breeding Program.
The USDA-ARS has officially released "Vista," the newest of the public hop varieties available for breweries.Read More
The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More
Using analytical brewing data, John Giarratano and Brynn Keenan answer questions about fermentation performance in heavily hopped beers.Read More
The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More
For the November/December 2021 The New Brewer, we present our annual Raw Materials issue, focused on the world harvests for barley and hops.Read More
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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.
Most brewers think first about hop variety. However, recent research into the influence of locality on the character of hops supports broader conversations.
The Brewers Association Supply Chain Subcommittee shares industry updates on brewing supply chain issues and activities.Read More
The USDA-NASS has released their annual report on hop acres planted, which shows hop acreage up 4% in 2021. We provide some context.Read More
Every brewer should leverage these five things to keep beer safe from food borne pathogens, and you're probably already doing them!Read More