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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.

Hop Breeding Program

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.

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Dry-hopping Beer and Achieving Consistent Flavor

Craft Brewers Conference 2018Nashville, TennesseeSpeaker(s): Tom Shellhammer, Daniel Sharp, Scott Lafontaine

Learn how popular hop cultivars respond to late vs. dry-hopping; how hop quality and dry-hopping rate impact aroma intensity; and why unintended bitterness, refermentation, and diacetyl can occur. Read More

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Navigating Hop Contracts in a Changing Market

Craft Brewers Conference 2018Nashville, TennesseeSpeaker(s): Lynne Weaver, Ryan Hopkins, Alexandra Nowell, Eric Desmarais

A panel discussion on hop contracts, over and under contracting, the return of the spot market, and dollar cost averaging your hops Read More

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Understanding Pure Distilled Hop Oils

Craft Brewers Conference 2018Nashville, TennesseeSpeaker(s): Mitch Steele, Tim Schnars, Mike Sanders, Tom Britz

Brewers have seen reduced filtration losses along with IBU retention by substituting dry-hopping pellets with pure steam-distilled hop oils. More beer means more revenue per batch. Read More

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Budgeting and Managing Brewhouse Raw Materials

Craft Brewers Conference 2017Washington, D.C.Speaker(s): Rick Allen

Outside of salaries, brewhouse materials are the most expensive cost associated with making beer. Recognizing the cost drivers in the brewhouse is important to having a complete understanding of your brewery’s profitability. This presentation will provide in-depth insight into budgeting …Read More

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Researcher Presentations: Your BA Dues At Work

Craft Brewers Conference 2017Washington, D.C.Speaker(s): Douglas Walsh, Patrick Hayes, Christopher Rogers

In 2016, the Brewers Association provided $280,000 in competitive grant support for 13 barley- and hop-related research projects. Several of these researchers will present their findings during the Craft Brewers Conference. Learn about cutting-edge discoveries that will benefit your business …Read More

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Recent Advances in Controlling Flavor and Aroma in Hoppy Beers

Craft Brewers Conference 2016Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Daniel Sharp, Dan Vollmer, Thomas Shellhammer,

Craft brewers use many hopping techniques to create aromatic and flavorful hop-forward beers. This presentation shares results from several studies in the Shellhammer lab at Oregon State University examining factors that affect aroma and bitterness using these techniques. Participants will …Read More

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Using Hops More Efficiently: Grower and Brewer Perspectives

Craft Brewers Conference 2016Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSpeaker(s): Jason Perrault, Patrick Smith, Steven Pauwels, Alec Mull

Craft brewer demand for hops is pushing the U.S. hop industry beyond its capacity. Land and infrastructure for additional hop production are very capital-intensive and time-consuming to develop. With these constraints in mind, how can the craft brewing and hop …Read More

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