We start off the How to Start a Brewery Series with one of the most important aspects of brewing great beer: fermentation temperature control. That's why we invited Tom Stone from Thermal Care to walk us through everything brewers need to think about and plan for when installing a glycol system.In this episode we discuss:1. Why fermentation tempera…

The newest single from The Fresh Hop Crew just dropped! So check out this fresh track about the freshest hops!Music Video Coming Soon.Original Music and Lyrics by The Fresh Hop Crew.By Yakima Valley Hops

In this episode we are joined by Daniel Cardenas, director and producer of the documentary film Hopped Up. Daniel talks about what he learned about the craft beer and hop industries after working on this project for five years. He retells some of his favorite moments from the film and talks about the challenges he faced. Daniel also celebrates a bi…

Mike Visgil, Brewing Solutions Specialist at John I. Haas here in Yakima stops by to talk Advanced Hop Products and the role they play in the brewing community. This is an awesome talk and we loved having Mike in the studio. Mike even participated in our blind American Macro Lager Taste Challenge. Join us for a talk that transcends beer, even touch…

The debut single from The Fresh Hop Crew and featuring DJ TopcutterWatch the MUSIC VIDEO here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps2xza4C7xoBy Yakima Valley Hops

Rafael from Exodus Farms in Brazil talks about what he learned on his trip to Yakima, the challenges of starting a new hop farm, and what it is like farming in Brazil.This interview was recorded last Fall at the Barth Haas Hops Academy in Yakima, WA.By Yakima Valley Hops

Seth from Mecca Grade Estate Malts in Madras, Oregon was visiting town and stopped by to talk about malts. Learn about trends in malt breeding and farming, his family farm's partnership with OSU, and even a grain fungus used in the production of LSD. Enjoy listening and happy brewing!By Yakima Valley Hops

Diane Gooding, generational hop farmer from Gooding Farms, talks about what it's like farming hops in Idaho, some of the green initiatives she's enacted on the farm, and even a little bit about the recent Farm Bill that was just signed.New original track by YVH's own Stephen Quantrille.By Yakima Valley Hops

Kaleb puts his nose to work at Hopsource smelling new experimental public hop varieties. Hopsource was a week-long event hosted at Yakima Valley Hops by the Brewers Association and Draught Lab to sniff out future superstar hops. Chris Swersey from the Brewers Association walks Kaleb through the sensory evaluation process as well as talks about how …

With more than 55 years in the beer business, John Gorman has seen it and done it all. Not only does he know a bit about the industry as a whole, but he also had a key role in bringing the famous Galaxy hops to The States!Listen and learn what this veteran has to say about sanitization, his favorite up-and-coming hops, and what craft beer can learn…

Eric Desmarais (4th generation owner of CLS Farms) finishes his conversation with Jeff Perkins and Kaleb Schwecke and talks about:- His breakout El Dorado hop- The Economics of bringing a variety to market- Neomexicanus hop genetics and how they are differentBonus: Save the date Friday, September 28th for the 5th Annual Fresh Hop Party. Listen to t…

In this special episode, recorded live on the floor of Homebrew Con 18, Kaleb turns the tables and gets to interview Marshall and the Brülosophy Gang. They talk about the state of homebrewing, how homebrewing affects the craft beer market, and all the new hot trends folks are playing around with.There's even a surprise visit from Dan Pixley of Milk…

Eric Desmarais (4th generation owner of CLS Farms) sits down with Jeff Perkins and Kaleb Schwecke and discusses many aspects of the hop industry including:- Hop history in the Yakima Valley- Hop growing regions- Which varieties grow better in certain areas- Hop picking windows and kilning techniquesPart 2 will be available next week!Original music …

And we're back with Hannah as she talks with Justin and Jocelyn Leigh from Dwinell Country Ales. Kimchi beer? That's a thing! Listen and learn about a bunch of other fun stuff too!By Yakima Valley Hops

Justin and Jocelyn Leigh from Dwinell Country Ales come share their beers with Hannah and chat about a bunch of stuff including:1. What it's like starting a new brewery.2. Some of the goofy recipes they've brewed.3. The power of beer names and styles.With a bunch more coming at you next week in Part 2! Original music once again provided by Stephen …

Learn to grow hops from someone who has been doing it since he was only 13 years old! Junior Loza stops by to share his hop growing knowledge in Episode 3 of the Late Addition!Thank you to everyone who sent in questions beforehand and be sure to leave any follow-up questions in the comments!Original music once again by Stephen Quantrille with voice…

Hop quality expert Zac German sits down with Kaleb to discuss everything that goes into good hops. Not only does Zac talk about recent developments in the USDA public breeding program, but he addresses the inebriating effects of wet-hopped beers and squashes his biggest hop myth.Once again, apologies for the mic quality. New mics will be here for t…

Nicholi, a statistical geneticist, stopped by the Hop Shop for what turned out to be the very first episode of The Late Addition. He talks about a range of topics including the hop breeding cycle, experimental hop varieties, as well as some new discoveries in hops' chromosomes. Nicholi is joined by Jeff and Kaleb from Yakima Valley Hops and Joshua …