Orange You Glad for More Juicy IPAs? — A Look at 2018’s Hop Report

In news that won’t surprise any hop enthusiasts, 2018 was a big year for the modern IPA

In an industry where the lupulin love continues to move toward all things juicy, fruity, and tropical, the continued ascension of Citra—now one of the country’s most beloved and harvested hop varieties—reflects broader changes in how hops find their way from the field to the glass. In its latest year-end report, the USDA shared a variety of figures that shed light on recent shifts in hop trends and production (and obliquely revealed how breweries are looking to keep beer drinkers excited).

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