Steve Burchill from Hollingberry Talks Hops: Adapting Brewing Techniques for Modern Challenge

Join us on the Capital of Craft Podcast as we delve into the intricate world of hops with Steve Burchill, Southwest Region Sales Manager at Hollingbery & Son Hops and a craft beer industry veteran. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving economic factors influencing hop usage and strategies for maintaining financial sustainability in brewing. Topics discussed in the podcast: ● Economic Trends in Hop Usage: How breweries are adjusting to economic pressures in hop selection. ● Historical Hop Purchasing Trends: A review of past buying behaviors and their impacts on today’s practices. ● Popularity of Key Hop Varieties: Why Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe remain staples in brewing. ● Innovations and Market Adaptations: New hop varieties and their integration into brewing recipes. ● Hop Storage and Quality Management: Advanced techniques ensuring quality over time. Whether you're a new brewer or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with essential knowledge and practical tips for navigating the complex hop market and enhancing your brewing operations. ▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼ Thank you for supporting local craft in San Diego!  EVENTS ► https://web.sdbeer.com/events?ce=true  BREWERIES ► https://web.sdbeer.com/search  MERCH ►  https://shop.sdbeer.com/  LET'S CONNECT Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwVo8McM4ckidHeQ-JTj3w/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDBrewersGuild/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdbrewers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sdbrewers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-diego-brewers-guild Thank you for supporting local craft in San Diego! Questions or comments?  Reach out to us directly: [email protected]