Northwest District

The Hop Quality Group (HQG) is a specialized organization founded in 2010, aimed at enhancing hop quality and food safety within the brewing industry. Comprising a diverse membership of brewers, technical experts, and scientists, HQG serves as a forum for discussing best practices and innovations in hop production. Their activities include fostering relationships between growers and brewers, conducting annual farm walkthroughs, and supporting public hop breeding initiatives to ensure the availability of high-quality hops for all brewers.