Episode 043: The Hop Quality Group

An elite group of brewers working behind the scenes to improve hop quality in the US.

Special Guests: John Mallet and Tom Nielsen.

Sponsored By:

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Links:

• District Northwest Presentation: The Hop Quality Group
• The effect of kilning air temperature on hop essential oil content and aroma
• Assessing the role of four key process variables in the dry-hopping of beer
• 2019 Master Brewers Conference
• Master Brewers Live!