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Homogeneity is the name of the game in certain circles of brewing—whether it’s massive brewers who standardize their hop lots by blending before pelletizing, or it’s hop companies that blend lots to iron out highs and lows in a particular crop year.
On the other end of that spectrum is Pete Gillespie and his team at Garage Project and Hāpi Research, disrupting the collective quest for like-minded optimization while prioritizing the expression and individuality that are core to the idea of craft beer. In their brewing program—and in their partnership to pursue new hop varieties—character and unique experiences are the name of the game, and they’re putting significant investment behind the pursuit.
In this episode, Gillespie discusses:
- using supporting hops to accentuate lead hop characters
- the impact of pick time on hop expression
- variations within single field blocks of hop varieties
- the dynamic shift in Nelson Sauvin over the picking window
- terroir’s impact on hop flavor and aroma
- exploring diverse growing areas for hops in New Zealand
- surprise impact in this year’s hops, including varieties such as Southern Cross
- the inscrutable challenge and benefit of Riwaka
- Hāpi Research’s investment in developing new Kiwi hop varieties
- secrets of selecting Southern Hemisphere hops
And more.
G&D Chillers
For years G&D Chillers has chilled the beers you love, partnering with 3,000+ breweries across North America and beyond. We’re proud of the cool partnerships we’ve built over the past 30 years because brewing doesn’t stop at 5 o’clock and nor do we. We use quality components, expert craftsmanship, and constant innovation. With our 24/7 service and support, your brewery will never stop. Remote monitor your chiller for simple and fast access to all the information you need, and gain peace of mind your operation is running smoothly.
Brewers, what if your yeast could do more than just ferment? With Berkeley Yeast, it can! They bioengineer ordinary strains and make them extraordinary—enhancing the flavors you want and eliminating the ones you don’t. Now, in addition to competitive pricing, they’re offering free overnight shipping on 5+ BBL pitches. Try it out—if you don’t love it, they’ll happily refund you. So why settle for ordinary when you can brew with better yeast? Visit berkeleyyeast.com to learn more and start brewing with science on your side.
As breweries expand beyond beer into other segments such as mocktails and CBD beverages, Old Orchard is here to help. We can formulate custom blends featuring specialty ingredients. Whether trending flavor additions or nostalgic favorites, the next best thing is around the corner at Old Orchard. More information and free samples are waiting at oldorchard.com/brewer.
Taste the modern flavors of Indie Hops at CBC, this year in Indianapolis. Join Indie in Indy for 14 incredible collab beers to showcase Strata, Luminosa, Lórien, Audacia, Meridian and more! Experience their newest hop, Audacia, in both a Hazy IPA by Fidens and a West Coast IPA by Grains Of Wrath… dive the depths of Strata in T90, CGX and HyperBoost forms with IPAs by Craft Coast and Flatland Brewing… refresh your palate with the crisp summery flavors of Lórien in an Italian Pils by Maui Brewing, and a French Pils by Upright Brewing… and bask in the “liquid sunshine” magic of Luminosa with IPAs from Fort George and Baerlic Brewing. Check out the full CBC beer lineup at www.indiehops.com and plan to stop by their booth #3122. They'll be as happy to see you as you’ll be that you made the effort! Indie Hops — Life is short, let’s make it flavorful.
Upgrade your fermentation game with Unitank 2.0 from Ss Brewtech. Featuring a laser-welded cooling jacket for efficient and precise temperature control, an innovative silicone racking arm, and a carbonation stone that allows you to carbonate right in the fermentor, Unitank 2.0 is engineered to help you get the most out of your fermentations! Available from 7-gallon up to 1-barrel sizes, Unitank 2.0 will be right at home in your homebrew set up or producing pilot batches at your commercial brewery. Visit Ss Brewtech.com to learn more!
Did you know that Isuzu trucks have been the best-selling low-cab-forward trucks in America every year since 1986? That’s right for more than 38 years, the legendary durability, remarkable performance, and low cost of ownership of Isuzu trucks have made them a favorite for work-truck owners. You may have seen our Ultimate Craft Beer Truck that debuted at the Craft Brewer’s Conference in 2019, and it has been there every year since. As members of the Brewers Association, we have partnered with breweries, suppliers, and distributors alike to support the craft-beer industry. Whether you are looking for a self-distribution solution or one to deliver supplies, there is an Isuzu truck that will fit your needs. Go to isuzucv.com to check out our impressive lineup or visit an Isuzu dealer today to find out why now, more than ever, Isuzu trucks are the trucks you trust for the work you do!
Protecting your beer’s highest quality is crucial to maintain its unique taste and prevent spoilage organisms, and microbiological testing plays a vital role in this process. Cytiva offers a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory filtration products designed for both lab and production-floor use. Our products are portable, affordable, and suitable for any size craft-brewing operation, and we support a wide range of applications, including microbiology analysis to detect spoilage organisms during manufacturing through final product release and shelf-life studies, general filtration for degassing and yeast removal, and analytical chemical analysis of raw materials and final products. Discover how Cytiva can help you protect the quality of your beer today, visit beerandbrewing.com/cytiva to learn more.