MSU Hop Podcast

Join MSU Extension for this fun and informative hop podcast series!


Michigan State University Extension is pleased to announce the new MSU Hop Podcast series. The podcast is focused on hot topics for growers in the Great Lakes Region and is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or you can stream it here!

April 12th, Episode 1. Michigan Hops are Tasty!

Join Dr. Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte as they discuss hop terroir with Alex Adams (https://www.cambiumanalytica.com/) and Aaron Staples (https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/aaron-staples).

April 26th, Episode 2. Michigan Brewers Rock

Join Dr. Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte as they discuss the Michigan brewing Industry with Scott Graham and Aubrey Martinson from the Michigan Brewers Guild (https://www.mibeer.com/).

May 10th, Episode 3. The New Hotness

Join Dr. Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte as they discuss the USDA Hop Breeding Program with Dr. John Henning.

May 24th, Episode 4. U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A…..Hops!

Join Dr. Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte as they discuss US hop production with Ann George, Executive Director of Hop Growers of America (https://www.usahops.org/).

June 7th, Episode 5. Hop Growers of Michigan

Join Dr. Rob Sirrine and Erin Lizotte as they discuss Michigan hop production with current Hop Growers of Michigan President, Mark Trowbridge (https://hopgrowersofmichigan.com/).

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