The first hop to come out of this program debuted in 1968, and researchers named it Cascade for Oregon’s signature mountain range. John Henning smells new varieties of hops under development in ...

Billy Goat Hop Farm in Montrose took the top accolade at the annual Cascade Cup competition and became the first grower outside of the Pacific Northwest to do so. Hosted by the trade association ...

Cascade is a dual-purpose (bittering and aroma) hop used in the majority of U.S. IPAs. “Cascade hops have long been a classic public variety important to craft brewing,” Gehlhausen said.

While Billy Goat Hop Farm co-owners Chris DellaBianca and Audrey Gehlhausen have previously attended the Hop Convention, 2023 marks the first time they entered the Cascade Cup.

About 73% of the nation’s hops crop, including Cascade, grows in Washington state. Hops grow so well in the Pacific Northwest because days can run nearly 16 hours long — ideal for hops growth.

WIMAUMA — It’s harvest day for a new crop of cascade hops. Hops, the key ingredient in making beer primarily comes from the Pacific Northwest.

The main UF/IFAS hop is based on “Cascade,” which is a hop grown in the Pacific Northwest that is the backbone of most traditional West Coast India Pale Ales.

Hop cultivar Cascade is widely produced in America, known for its floral and citrus aroma. The optimal latitude for hop growth falls between 35° and 55° in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

His family has farmed hops for six generations in the St. Paul area – winning the coveted Cascade Cup again this year — that sat on stage on Saturday – but it was Smith who first began to ...