Episode 232: 074 (US Vista)

About this episode

The episode discusses the release of a new tropical aroma hop from the USDA breeding program and features an interview with John Henning.

The hotly anticipated release of the USDA public hop breeding program's 1st tropical aroma bomb. What it took to finally get here, what the future looks like, and more. Special Guest: John Henning. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: Vista Hops An Interview with Dr. John Henning​​ — 2021 MBAA TQ Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar Join Master Brewers

People in this episode

Guest: John Henning

Topics covered

• hop breeding
• tropical aroma hops
• USDA program
• future of brewing
• interview

Keywords

• hop breeding
• tropical aroma
• USDA
• John Henning
• brewing

Sponsors

Hopsteiner, Proximity Malt, BSG, Berkeley Yeast, The Lupulin Exchange

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USDA

Books & works: Vista Hops An Interview with Dr. John Henning​​

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