Hop Growers of America

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Colombia
Medellín
Hop Growers of America

Hop Growers of America promotes and provides support for U.S. commercial hop growers grown hops. hop industry.

Hop Growers of America (HGA) promotes American grown hops to brewers and merchants of hops both domestically and internationally. HGA facilitates conversations between growers, merchants, and brewers, providing statistical reports to the industry and education on the quality, variety and tradition of U.S. The program seeks participation from growers, merchants, brewers, and researchers to help accomplish this mission and to ensure the continued success and growth of the U.S.

31/10/2025

This month the USDA-ARS in collaboration with Hop Quality Group released the newest USDA-ARS public hop variety, 'Thora', formerly recognized as HQG4. Born of a collaborative effort between over 50 U.S. craft breweries, Thora links the needs of craft brewers and growers.

Thora is defined by notes of passionfruit, guava, grapefruit, and stone fruit with resinous undertones. The variety boasts early to mid-season maturity, disease resistance, and competitive yields. Named after the Old Norse word Þórr, meaning “thunder”, Thora delivers a powerful sensory experience from field to glass.

Learn more: https://www.usahops.org/news/usda-release-of-thora-public-hop-variety

28/10/2025

Day 1 in Medellín 🇨🇴🌿🍺

Hop Growers of America kicked off its Brewing Seminar in Colombia with an immersive hop sensory session led by John Mallet, U.S. brewmaster, educator, and author of Malt: A Practical Guide from Field to Brewhouse.

Participants explored the unique aromas, flavors, and brewing potential of U.S. hop varieties, connecting with fellow brewers and sharing insights that strengthen collaboration between U.S. and Colombian craft breweries.

Stay tuned for more highlights as the seminar continues in Medellín!

23/10/2025

Say cheers to the winners of the 5th Edition of the Best Brazilian Craft Beer Brewing Contest! 🍻

🥇 with Veredas
🥈 with Session IPA HGA Blend #25
🥉 with American Magic

19/09/2025

Last day of drinktec! Thank you everyone who visited the booth! We have a few more hop and beer samples if you haven’t made it over for a visit! 🍻

12/09/2025

🇧🇷 Já temos as cervejarias selecionadas!

A 5ª edição do Concurso HGA de Melhor Cerveja Artesanal Brasileira 2025 já tem suas 10 participantes confirmadas! Representando 6 estados do Brasil, elas mostram toda a força, diversidade e talento da cena cervejeira nacional. 🍺✨

Cada cervejaria recebeu 40 kg de lúpulo dos Estados Unidos e está criando uma Session IPA exclusiva, explorando pelo menos duas variedades icônicas: CTZ, Amarillo, El Dorado e Idaho 7.
De pequenas produções independentes a grandes operações, todas estão mostrando criatividade, técnica e inovação.

📍 O concurso acontece em São Paulo, nos dias 20 e 21 de outubro de 2025, e as cervejarias vão competir com essas receitas especialmente desenvolvidas para conquistar o título de Melhor Cerveja 2025. 🏆

🌿Uma verdadeira celebração da criatividade brasileira e do poder do lúpulo americano!

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🇦🇷🇨🇱🇨🇴 ¡Ya tenemos a las cervecerías seleccionadas!

La 5ª edición del Concurso de HGA a la Mejor Cerveza Artesanal Brasileña 2025 ya tiene sus 10 participantes confirmadas. Representando a 6 estados de Brasil, muestran toda la fuerza, diversidad y talento de la escena cervecera nacional. 🍺✨

Cada cervecería recibió 40 kg de lúpulo de Estados Unidos y está creando una Session IPA exclusiva, explorando al menos dos variedades icónicas: CTZ, Amarillo, El Dorado e Idaho 7.
Desde pequeñas producciones independientes hasta grandes operaciones, todas están demostrando creatividad, técnica e innovación.

📍 El concurso se llevará a cabo en São Paulo los días 20 y 21 de octubre de 2025, donde las cervecerías competirán con estas recetas especialmente desarrolladas para conquistar el título de Mejor Cerveza 2025. 🏆

🌿 ¡Una verdadera celebración de la creatividad brasileña y del poder del lúpulo estadounidense!
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04/09/2025

Day 4 - Seminar Day at Hop & Brew School

Seminar Day at Hop & Brew School was an inspiring deep dive into the science and craft of brewing with hops. Over the course of the day, our delegation moved from the history of U.S. hop farming to the latest research shaping the industry, connecting each stage of knowledge with practical skills for brewers.

We began with hands-on hop assessment, learning how to evaluate quality traits that directly influence aroma and flavor in beer. From there, we explored a Research Roundup that covered everything from defining “dank” to the role of survivables, yeast interactions, and emerging oil products—insights that are already informing new recipe designs worldwide.

The session on new variety development showcased the innovation pipeline, where cutting-edge breeding work translates into tomorrow’s iconic hop flavors. Later, we linked science to the glass through beer sensory analysis and recipe development, guided by expert brewers who highlighted how small adjustments can unlock entirely new experiences for consumers.

A panel on innovation and consumer trends tied it all together, providing real-world perspectives on how evolving tastes are reshaping the market. We closed with a mock selection, giving participants the chance to apply their new knowledge in an exercise that mirrored real-world decision-making in the supply chain.

It was a day that combined theory, practice, and vision—empowering brewers to make better, more informed choices in sourcing and recipe design. Immense thanks to Yakima Chief Hops for leading such a comprehensive and engaging program.

02/09/2025

South American Reverse Trade Mission – Day 3: Visit to Yakima Valley Hop Farms

On Day 3 of the Reverse Trade Mission, delegates visited leading hop farms in the Yakima Valley—gaining firsthand insight into the cultivation practices, innovation, and family legacies that sustain one of the world’s most important hop-producing regions.

– Originators of Amarillo®️ hops, they highlighted their commitment to preserving hop quality and distinct characteristics. Delegates also explored their focus on product innovation, including Albert’s Dry Hopped Seltzer, a hop-infused sparkling water.

– Offered a closer look at their sustainable and organic production, including natural disease management practices that balance productivity with environmental responsibility.

– Known for developing El Dorado®️, they showcased hop harvesting machinery in action and guided delegates through a tasting session that connected agronomy to brewing outcomes.

– Junior Loza shared the inspiring journey of building a Hispanic-owned family farm in Yakima, underlining resilience, growth, and the farm’s contributions to the hop industry.

These visits highlighted how research, sustainability, and grower dedication are shaping the future of U.S. hops, while giving delegates the chance to connect directly with the people driving the industry forward.

28/08/2025

Reverse Trade Mission Day 2: From Processing to Innovation in U.S. Hops

Our second day of the South American Reverse Trade Mission of the Hop Growers Of America Inc gave the delegation a deeper understanding of how U.S. hops move from farm to finished product, reinforcing the quality, scale, and expertise that define the industry.

At , delegates explored advanced processing facilities, observed systems that safeguard quality after harvest, and participated in a guided tasting of pellets, extracts, and oils—gaining insights into the consistency and innovation that support brewers worldwide.

At , the delegation visited the extract plant and processing facilities, seeing firsthand the technology behind pelletizing, warehousing, and quality control. A guided tasting highlighted how these processes translate into reliable, high-quality hops for brewers around the globe.

These experiences strengthened the RTM’s goal of connecting international brewers with the U.S. hop industry, offering a direct look at the innovation, quality systems, and partnerships that make U.S. hops a trusted choice worldwide.We extend our appreciation to Hopsteiner and John I. Haas, Inc. for their collaboration and commitment in showcasing the excellence of the U.S. hop sector to our delegation.

Dirección

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Medellín
050001

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http://www.usahops.org/

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