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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.
For the November/December 2018 The New Brewer, we present our annual Raw Materials issue, focusing on the 2018 barley and hop harvests in the U.S. and beyond. The U.S. is once again the world’s top producer of hops, and the U.S. barley crop bounced back from a disappointing 2017. Read More
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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
A panel discussion on hop contracts, over and under contracting, the return of the spot market, and dollar cost averaging your hops Read More
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
In this Power Hour, BA Supply Chain Specialist Chris Swersey provides an update on the hop market and how craft brewers relate to it.Read More
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
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
In this Power Hour, BA Supply Chain Specialist Chris Swersey provides an update on the current hop industry and craft brewing market.Read More
In a conventional brewing process, brewers throw away most of the goodness in hops—not because they want to, but because there seems to be no alternative.
A comprehensive look at the 2016 hops and barley harvests. The U.S. is now the top-producing country for hops, while U.S. barley acreage faced a sharp decline.
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