Diane Gooding, generational hop farmer from Gooding Farms, talks about what it's like farming hops in Idaho, some of the green initiatives she's enacted on the farm, and even a little bit about the recent Farm Bill that was just signed.

New original track by YVH's own Stephen Quantrille.

Episode 7: Talking Idaho hops with Diane Gooding of Gooding Farms

Yakima Valley Hops is your hop source. Whether you are brewing 5 gallons or 5 barrels, we have the hops you want, when you want them - even the impossible-to-find varieties like Galaxy™, Citra®, Mosaic®, and Sabro™. No contracts needed, but they are available. Proud partner of John I. Haas.

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We start off the How to Start a Brewery Series with one of the most important aspects of brewing great beer: fermentation temperature control. That's why we invited Tom Stone from Thermal Care to walk us through everything brewers need to think about and plan for when installing a glycol system.

In this episode we discuss:
1. Why fermentation temperature control is so important
2. How to find the right glycol chiller for your brewery
3. How to lay out your glycol piping for maximum efficiency
4. How to properly build and insulate your glycol loops
5. Oh yeah, and we drink a couple beers

Links and Resources:
1. https://www.thermalcare.com/brewery-calculator/
2. https://www.thermalcare.com/4-to-40-ton-portable-chillers/
3. Chris@YakimaValleyHops.com

How to Start a Brewery: Episode 1 - Fermentation Temperature Control

The newest single from The Fresh Hop Crew just dropped! So check out this fresh track about the freshest hops!

Music Video Coming Soon.

Original Music and Lyrics by The Fresh Hop Crew.

The Fresh Hop Crew: Flavor In Your Beer [Single]

In this episode we are joined by Daniel Cardenas, director and producer of the documentary film Hopped Up. 

Daniel talks about what he learned about the craft beer and hop industries after working on this project for five years. He retells some of his favorite moments from the film and talks about the challenges he faced. Daniel also celebrates a big win at a local film festival. 

Enjoy.

To view the trailer and learn more please visit https://yakimahopsdoc.com

New original track by YVH's own Stephen Quantrille

S2E2 Daniel Cardenas Director of Hopped Up Documentary

Mike Visgil, Brewing Solutions Specialist at John I. Haas here in Yakima stops by to talk Advanced Hop Products and the role they play in the brewing community. This is an awesome talk and we loved having Mike in the studio. Mike even participated in our blind American Macro Lager Taste Challenge. Join us for a talk that transcends beer, even touching on baking and mushroom hunting! Happy brewing yall!

S2E1 Mike Visgil Brewing Solutions Specialist - John I. Haas

The debut single from The Fresh Hop Crew and featuring DJ Topcutter

Watch the MUSIC VIDEO here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps2xza4C7xo

Episode 7: Talking Idaho hops with Diane Gooding of Gooding Farms

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