For anyone who wants to bolster their hops-fu, there is a 1-hour, intermediate-level seminar on hops, Sat. March 23, from 12:30-1:30PM, at Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley, MN. Covering growing, evaluating, and hops characteristics. And IPA! It's hosted by Eric Sannerud, owner of the now-defunct Mighty Axe Hops farm, and all-around hops geek. Registration is $40.
