


Getting to 20/20
Responding to a new threat to Cascade from Powdery Mildew
As long as the Brewers Association (BA) has been conducting the Annual Hop Usage Survey, the Cascade hop variety has occupied the top spot as the most widely used hop by U.S. craft brewers. Clearly the work horse hop for …Read More

Raw Materials Issue
In our November/December Raw Materials issue, we are pleased to present even more expanded content, with the debut of our Technical Brewing column spearheaded by Brewers Association technical brewing projects coordinator Chuck Skypeck. We also take a look at the U.S. and worldwide hops and barley harvests. Read More
This issue is brought to you by National Honey Board

2015 Barley Crop Report
This Power Hour presents the latest information about the 2015 barley crop, covering yield volume and quality of the current year's crop.Read More

Managing the 2014 North American Barley Crop
The 2014 growing year was very challenging for barley growers; those challenges now fall to maltsters and brewers. This panel was assembled to help brewers make the most of this important raw material when Mother Nature throws a curveball. Read More

Cascade Hops: Quality and Consistency from Field to Brewery
The development, high-quality and consistency of aroma and flavor imparted by hops are critical aspects of brewing high quality beer. Two global experts on hops pathology and chemistry will take turns discussing current knowledge and recent advances in our understanding …Read More

Evolution of a New Hop Pellet Type for More Efficient Dry Hopping
Effective dry hopping depends on the quality of the hops used as well as the pelleting process and what occurs during storage and dry hopping. We will discuss lessons learned about hop pellet attributes that improve dry hopping efficiency, and …Read More

Sustainability on the Hop Farm
Understanding the state of the hop market and the implications of growing and sourcing sustainably produced hops is an important part of sustainability for breweries. A panel of experts will discuss these issues. Read More

Understanding How to Control Flavor and Aroma Consistency in Dry Hopped Beer
Craft brewers find success in using dry hopping to create aromatic and flavorful hop-forward beers. This presentation shares results from several studies in the Shellhammer lab at Oregon State University that examined dry hopping and the factors that affect aroma …Read More