February 15, 2024
The Hopsteiner Breeding Program The Hopsteiner breeding program stands as a cornerstone in the ongoing innovation and evolution of hop varieties within the brewing industry. Founded on a rich legacy of over 175 years of hop cultivation expertise, Hopsteiner has established itself as a global leader in hop research, development, and breeding. Our […]
January 31, 2024
As we bid farewell to another transformative year, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable journey that was 2023. Join us as we take a retrospective dive into the pivotal moments, groundbreaking innovations, and notable achievements that have shaped our path over the past twelve months at Hopsteiner. From embracing sustainability initiatives to navigating industry […]
November 30, 2023
Introducing Alora™ – A new aroma hop variety from the Hopsteiner Breeding Program formerly known as HS17701. Alora™ is best known for her unique oil composition. Unlike most hop varietals that contain what we in the industry call the “big 8” oil groups (Pinene, Myrcene, Limonene, Linalool, Caryophyllene, Farnesene, Humulene, and Geraniol), Alora™ contains over […]
August 2, 2023
As a 6th-generation family-owned company, we are farmers first. We take pride in the land and the products that come from it, and as brewers, we know you do too. It’s no secret that hand-selecting your hops is the best way to control quality. And you may or may not have realized by now that […]
May 15, 2023
Coming soon to desktops and handheld devices near you – a new way to shop hops! Our customer portal is undergoing some exciting transformations. In the next week, you’ll see a variety of enhancements to the portal’s layout, features, and appearance. Each update has been carefully crafted to enhance your overall customer experience. KEY BENEFITS […]
April 25, 2023
Attention brewers! Throw on your cowboy boots and join us in Nashville, TN for the long-awaited Craft Brewers Conference taking place May 7th-10th at the Music City Center. The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), presented by the Brewers Association is the biggest event in North America where thousands of brewers from all over the world gather to […]
April 21, 2023
The Origin of Earth Day The first Earth Day was held in 1970 when millions of people across the United States came together to advocate for a healthy and more sustainable environment. Since then, Earth Day has grown into a global movement, with millions of people from over 190 countries participating in events and activities […]
April 4, 2023
We are happy to announce that BSG, a leading supplier of raw materials for the brewing industry, will be distributing choice hop varieties from our breeding program. This is no April Fools’. Beginning this month, Hopsteiner hop varieties: Bravo™, Calypso™, Lemondrop™, Lotus™, and Sultana™ will be available as part of BSG’s portfolio of malt, hops, […]
December 16, 2022
Hopsteiner adds Helios™ to its Salvo™ product line Helios Salvo™ is now available from Hopsteiner as a flavor enhancing kettle extract. Helios Salvo™ delivers impactful variety specific flavor and aroma as a fractionated form of CO2 hop extract. Alpha-acids have been removed to explicitly enhance aroma with little to no added bitterness and since Salvo™ contains no […]
August 3, 2022
Like any commercially grown agricultural product, inputs such as water, fertilizer, pesticides, and fuel are required. Each input is essential to a crop’s success, but in turn, may leave an impact on the environment. Today, numerous hop varieties are available for commercial use and these varieties can vary greatly in field agronomic traits such as […]
