The Future of Beer
When Montana Brewing Co. won the "Small Brewpub of the Year" award at last year's Great American Beer Festival, owner Travis Zeilstra attributed much of his success to a Northwestern bitter hop called Northern Brewer, which he adds to 40% of his brews to achieve a bold flavor and clean aftertaste.
But when his current batch of hoppy beers runs out in the next month or two, Mr. Zeilstra will be forced to alter his prized recipes. Since the beginning of this year, his cost for Northern Brewer has increased from $5 a pound to $40. Mr. Zeilstra has grudgingly ...
-
Comment by Kempicus on October 16, 2008 at 9:53am
-
A huge concern! so what is the prognosis? Are harvests improving or getting worse? has the weather improved?
Has the same thing happened in NZ?
-
Comment by HerrSchnapps on October 16, 2008 at 10:53am
-
I noticed he had NZ Hallatuer... but yeah, I'm assuming theres a greater demand for NZ hops as substitutes now? Which is good for the growers, bad for us :(
Comment
Help Fund This Site
FRESH LIQUID YEAST!!!
DIRECT FROM THE LAB
Luke's Beer+
Events
© 2025 Created by nzbrewer.
Powered by
You need to be a member of RealBeer.co.nz to add comments!
Join RealBeer.co.nz