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 industries work together to meet the growing needs of craft brewers? A panel of two hop growers and two brewers share their insights on maximizing hop use efficiency from the field to the fermenter.
Using Hops More Efficiently: Grower and Brewer Perspectives
Craft Brewers Conference 2016
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Speakers: Jason Perrault, Patrick Smith, Steven Pauwels, Alec Mull