from GLH's FB page:
interesting.Quick update from Jeff Steinman who just came back from the American Hopgrowers Association meeting out West. Willamette yards are being torn out (been about 15 years in production) so watch for a lot of cheap high virus rhizomes to hit the market. Also, the trend is shifting away from a singular focus on super high alpha types like Columbus in favor of high alphas with more aromas and flavors. The breeders are working away from lemony types and are developing melon and berry aromas. The major brewers are shifting the majority of their brewing to extracts, which is great for craft brewers because it further widens the gap between craft and mass produced beers.Thanks for the update Jeff!