Oregon reclaims No. 2 spot for U.S. hops production as hop harvest begins
Hop growers and brewers in Oregon celebrate a return to the No. 2 spot nationally just in time for the 2025 fresh hop harvest. Oregon hop growers are back in… Read More
Regenerative Roots: Westwood Farms debuts new brand focused on sustainable hop farming
The regenerative ingredient movement in craft brewing continues to gain traction, and now it’s taking firmer root in Oregon’s hop country. Westwood Farms, a seventh-generation agricultural operation based in Gervais,… Read More
Tops in Hops: Haas honors 2024 Grower Quality Award Winners
Behind every great beer is a great hop—and behind every great hop is a dedicated grower. Each year, Haas, a world leader in hop innovation, recognizes the exceptional craftsmanship and… Read More
BarthHaas ready to support hop research in 2025 with $10,000 grants
BarthHaas is again offering BarthHaas Grants in 2024 to support two promising new research projects with funding amounting to 10,000 euros per project. The grants will be awarded for project… Read More
Haas’ MJF hop blend benefits Michael James Jackson Foundation
Global hop production behemoth John I. Haas Inc. introduced a hop blend in collaboration with the Michael James Jackson Foundation (MJF), a grant-making organization that funds scholarship awards to people… Read More
Dial in Dry January non-alcoholic beer flavors with HopKick (Galaxy now available)
Hop flavor and aroma are not just for beer anymore. And with the Dry January coming up it, craft breweries are poised to promote hop water, kombuchas, NA beers that… Read More
Southwest Fresh Fest returns to Billy Goat Hop Farm on Sept. 21
Colorado’s marquee celebration of fresh hop beers — Southwest Fresh Fest at Billy Goat Hop Farm — returns for the third year on Saturday, September 21, with live music and… Read More
John I. Haas opens hop farm, facility in Washington’s Wenas Valley
With an eye on the future, John I. Haas Inc. announced the successful startup of its new hop farm and harvest facility in Washington’s Wenas Valley. This operation marks a… Read More
Oregon hop crop declines along with craft beer sales
Next week, many of Oregon’s hop farmers will begin harvest but less was planted this year because of declining craft beer sales. “Beer is usually only four ingredients – water,… Read More
Former Haas CEO awarded Order of the Hop at Growers Convention
Former John I. Haas Inc. CEO Alex Barth has been awarded the prestigious “Order of the Hop” at the 2024 International Hop Growers Convention, held this week in Lublin, Poland.… Read More