Episode 354: Hop Selection

About this episode

The episode provides insights into hop selection featuring various industry experts.

Behind the scenes at hop selection with insights from Russian River, Breakside, Ghost Town, Haas, and Yakima Chief Hops. Special Guests: Ben Edmunds, Bridget Gates, Jeff Dailey, Justin Burdt, and Vinnie Cilurzo. Sponsored By: Hopsteiner : Proximity Malt : BSG : Berkeley Yeast : The Lupulin Exchange : Links: 2026 Master Brewers Conference — October 22-24, Virginia Beach, VA Upcoming Events - Master Brewers Calendar Join Master Brewers

People in this episode

Guests: Ben Edmunds, Bridget Gates, Jeff Dailey, Justin Burdt, Vinnie Cilurzo

Topics covered

• hop selection
• brewing insights
• craft beer
• hops
• brewing industry
• collaboration

Keywords

• hop selection
• craft beer
• brewing
• hops
• Russian River
• Breakside
• Ghost Town
• Yakima Chief Hops

Sponsors

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

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Russian River, Breakside, Ghost Town, Haas, Yakima Chief Hops

Places: Virginia Beach, VA

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