Developing an Efficient Dry-Hopping Process
Hops from Down Under
2014 World Barley and Hops Harvest
A comprehensive look at the 2014 hops and barley harvests, broken out into regions. First up: how shifting demand for hop varieties has led to replanting in the U.S.
Groundbreaking
More new varieties are on the way, including plenty from other hop growing countries and some from parts of the U.S. where farmers only recently began growing hops.
2014 BA Hop Usage Survey
Some things remain unchanged. Cascade’s reign in the top spot of the BA Hop Usage Survey stretches on, but there’s a newcomer in the top 10.
The Next Big Thing
Brewers are looking at two sets of numbers these days: how many acres of popular varieties are planted, and the attributes of numbered hops under development.
2013 BA Hop Usage Survey
The purpose of the BA Hop Usage Survey has been one of empowerment, serving a purpose not just of education, but of communication between brewers and growers.
2013 World Barley and Hops Harvest
The world barley markets are improving; the hop alpha-glut is receding; and the hop flavor/aroma markets are tightening as we offer our annual global raw materials report.
Powdery Mildex and Sex
Threats to hop production pose very real threats to the craft brewing industry as well. One such threat is from powdery mildew, which can cause severe or complete crop loss.