Contact Gorst Valley Hops

Follow the Hop Doctor!

• 3 Things Every Brewer should Know about Hops and Food Safety October 12, 2016
  Small scale regional hop production has exploded over the last 5 years providing many eager folks with a chance to grab a piece of the craft beer scene.   However many small growers are clueless about food safety guidelines meaning brewers bear the responsibility.   Here are 3 questions to ask when purchasing hops from small-scale […]
  jaltwies
• Wet Hop Aroma (or why the hell does my beer smell like grass!) August 25, 2016
  Hop harvest is upon us and the aroma of freshly picked cones is heavy.  Along with this special time comes requests for “wet hops” or cones fresh from the field with no drying. Brewers and beer geeks alike seem gaga for wet hops (soon to be pushed aside for pumpkin atrocities…) so what’s the deal […]
  jaltwies
• Cut the Crap about “Low Temperature” Hop Drying July 21, 2016
  Hey there Hop Fans…for once I get to take a back seat to an absolute AUTHORITY on food product quality, especially hops.   There is so much hyperbole around hop drying that it is cringe-worthy.  Time to set the bar with authority and expertise.  Gang, I introduce Mr. Daniel Dettmers, leading expert on food processing […]
  jaltwies