The Crafty Pint Podcast

THE NEW HOP ORDER: Launching Luna®, Australia's New Flavour Hop. Video

The Crafty Pint Podcast

Show Notes

In this exclusive series - The New Hop Order, presented by HPA - The Crafty Pint Podcast explores what's happening on the cutting edge of hop innovation from breeding and processing to brewing.

In this episode, we're celebrating the launch of Luna®, a new flavour hop from HPA's powerhouse breeding program, tracking its fascinating 20-plus year journey to commercialisation with HPA's Head of Breeding & Research Dr Simon Whittock.

We also talk with Bright Brewery's Operations Manager Lewis Kerr, for his insights on the new hop.

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