Hops – as Exciting as Ever
From brewing science to beer characterisation, from hop technology to the international craft beer market – the 3rd German Hop Convention was held in Bad Gögging in the Hallertau from October 11th to 13th, 2016. The programme gave an indication of the variety that was emphasised repeatedly in the speech delivered by Dr. Johannes Pichlmaier, HVG: “Hops are as exciting as ever. What we always had wished for, is now coming to pass: German brewers are using hops in their full diversity”, the President of the German Hop Growers Association told an audience of about 150 participants from 15 countries.