Ontario District

The document provides a comprehensive overview of hop quality assessment, detailing the journey of hops from cultivation to evaluation in the brewery. It covers essential topics such as the importance of sensory programs, the picking window for hops, and the impact of various factors like climate change and smoke taint on hop quality. The author emphasizes the significance of monitoring hop characteristics to ensure flavor consistency and brand integrity, while also discussing the role of sensory analysis in evaluating hop samples and developing brand profiles.