Northwest District

The document discusses the impact of climate change on hop varieties in Europe and the US, emphasizing the need for breeders to develop new, resilient hop varieties. It highlights the importance of collaboration between brewers and organizations like the MBAA, outlining benchmarks for hop breeding such as disease resistance and stable yields, and presenting examples of new hop varieties like Helios and Akoya that are bred for climate adaptability. The necessity for industry-wide communication and cooperation is stressed to ensure the successful adoption of these new varieties.