• General

Correctly applying the alpha clause for hops

The alpha clause for aroma hops was developed to fairly deal with a difficult crop. What is the origin of the alpha clause, how can it be applied and what should be considered during its application? Thomas Raiser, sales & marketing director at BarthHaas, explains.

You might also be interested in these articles

Hop Science - July 2024

Searching the world of hops and brewing to bring you the latest news and research ... so you don‘t have to!

How can the HSI be correctly assessed for brewing purposes?

Authors: Dr. Christina Schönberger, Mark Zunkel, Joshua McMillan and Dr. Alicia Muñoz-Insa from BarthHaas Group

Hop Supply Risk - Time to Make the Switch!

We must adapt to fluctuations in hop quantity and composition during harvests. It is becoming increasingly clear that these are not merely minor…

Hop Oil and the aroma addition

Brewing expert Christina Schönberger reveals why pure hop oil is particularly suitable for aroma addition.