Hop & Brew School Podcast

Jul 02 2020 65 mins 440
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The Hop & Brew School® Podcast is an original series focused on connecting the world’s finest brewers with the latest knowledge about hops and brewing solutions so we can all drink better beer. In each episode, experts from Yakima Chief Hops walk you through every aspect of hop growing, processing, applications in beer and everything in between. From propagation to pint, Hop & Brew School teaches beer lovers the science and agriculture surrounding everyone’s favorite ingredient…hops! Have a question or suggestion? Email [email protected]. The Hop & Brew School Podcast is a production of The Brewing Network.

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Hop & Brew School Ep22 | Hop Extracts

Jul 02 2020 62 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast, Nick Zeigler walks us through all things hop extract. We learn the process of producing hop extracts, as well how to get the most out of using them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hop & Brew School Ep21 | Legacy Hops

Dec 04 2019 61 mins  
Denny Conn, author of Expiremental Brewing and Simple Brewing, and John Palmer, author of How To Brew, join us on this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast to discuss their favorite legacy hops. These are those wonderful hops we still use today in so many craft beers and homebrews, that are less talked about but never forgotten. We are also joined by homebrewer extraordinaire

Hop & Brew School Ep20 | How One Brewer Saved Simcoe® Hops

Dec 03 2019 67 mins  
This is the story of how one very special brewer saved one of the world's most popular hops. Listen in as YCH Chief Supply Chain Officer, Steve Carpenter, and Co-Owner and Brewmaster, Vinnie Cilurzo, from Russian River Brewing Company, tell the story of how Simcoe® was saved from being discarded as a hop variety. Along the way, a family farm was also impacted in more ways than any

Hop & Brew School Ep19 | History of Yakima Chief Hops

Oct 15 2019 57 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast we are joined by Chief Supply Chain Officer, Co-Founder, and Grower-Owner, Steve Carpenter, as well as one of the founding members of Hopunion LLC and former Director of Craft Sales, Ralph Woodall. They take us on a trip down memory lane to discover how Yakima Chief Hops came to be. Both have been in the industry for decades (gener

Hop & Brew School Ep18 | Dry Hopping & Cryo Hops®

Sep 17 2019 64 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast, we speak with Blaze Ruud, who is the Director of Product Innovation and Key Accounts and Yakima Chief Hops. Blaze has the unique opportunity to work in the field with brewers of all sizes to help develop hopping techniques and product solutions for the entire industry. As part of his research and development, Blaze was a key part

Hop & Brew School Ep17 | Hop Industry Updates & Organic Hops

Aug 27 2019 53 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast, live from HomebrewCon 2019, Corporate Alex joins Justin and Nick to discuss some exciting new ways to explore hops at Yakima Chief. With the recent launch of their all new online store and accompanying smart phone app, Alex explains how searching, researching and ordering hops is easier than ever! We also learn about organic hops

Hop & Brew School Ep16 | Steve Carpenter Live From HomebrewCon 2019

Jul 30 2019 52 mins  
In this episode of Hop & Brew School, we are joined by Yakima Chief Hops Chief Supply Chain Officer, Steve Carpenter, live at HomebrewCon 2019, in Providence, RI. Steve is a fifth generation hop farmer in the Yakima Valley and shares his wealth of knowledge about hops with us. We also learn about YCH's Green Chief® internal farm quality and sustainability management program that w

Hop & Brew School Ep15 | Fresh Hops Live From HomebrewCon 2019

Jul 09 2019 55 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast, Justin Crossley and Nick Zeigler take the show on the road to HomebrewCon in Providence, RI. They are joined by Yakima Chief Hops Chief Executive Officer, Mike Goettl, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Steve Carpenter, and Grower-Owner, Rick Sauve, of Sauve & Son Farms Inc. The guys discuss the very exciting Fresh Hops Program at YCH an

Hop & Brew School Ep14 | Hop Blends

Jul 03 2019 69 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast, Nick Zeigler and Justin Crossley take us through the art and science of blending hops. Yakima Chief Hops frequently create their own blends for brewers and breweries, and Nick explains why, when and how this is done. In the process, we learn about how and why you should blend hops for your creations too. Learn more about your ad c

Hop & Brew School Ep13 | Hop Contracting

Jun 12 2019 58 mins  
In this episode of the Hop & Brew School® Podcast, Nick Zeigler walks us through the process of hop contracting. For years now, the need for brewers to better plan for their craft beer creations to come to life, has included contracting hops well in advance. This not only ensures brewers have what they need on-hand to brew, but also allows farmers and wholesalers to plan through t