Colin Oldham’s Granddad Jack founded what would become New Hoplands in 1953 when he bought a dairy farm that included one acre of hops.

Another year, another fantastic NanoCon! BSG was there to celebrate nanobrewing in a two-day conference packed with seminars, roundtable discussions, and vendors focused on the nanobrewing sector. 

Founded in 1820 by Johann Schlagbauer (although, as is the case with many farms in Hallertau, hops were already being grown here) Anton and Beate are the 6^thgeneration to farm Plank. 

Another year, another amazing GABF. We got the chance to capture some fun memories from the annual U.S. beer festival and competition, with everything from awards to weenie cars, parties to Grainfathers. Thanks for another fantastic year! 

Last week I sat down with Brandon Pierce, the Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager at BSG and formerly of Dogfish Head Brewery, to discuss food safety in the craftbrewing, winemaking, and distilling industries, and how developed programs and regulations in food safety have become in the last few years. 

In the world of hop growers and merchants, it’s said that “All roads lead to Harvest,” harvest. Inevitably, harvest winds down for the year and you’re left standing in the empty fields among the barren trellises. This is the time when growers reflect on the year’s growing season and harvest while looking forward to the 2020 crop and it’s challenges and hopeful rewards.

Bartholomäus and Eleonore are the 10^thgeneration of Obsters to farm Peterlippl, which was founded in 1661 by Kaspar Heckmaier. Growing a mix of traditional and new varieties, the Obsters are above all quality-oriented.

Last week in Yakima, Washington, BSG held Humulus U 2019, a one-day hop symposium for professional brewers. Attendees were treated to seminars, talks, swag, tours, and food and drinks all around. Speakers for the event included:

Jeremy Moynier - Senior Manager of Innovation Program & Supply Chain, ...