Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine Podcast

491: Brewing Scientists Tom Shellhammer and Cécile Chenot Are Changing How We Think About Older Hops

July 10, 2026·1h 13m·6-min readinterviewentertainment
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Contrary to common brewing belief, certain hop varieties like Citra and Strata maintain their key aromatic thiols and sensory profiles even after four years in cold storage, suggesting that older hops aren’t inherently inferior and could even offer 'vintage' value. The real threat to hop

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Tom Shellhammer

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Tom ShellhammerCécile Chenot

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Hop Research CouncilOregon State University

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Hop Storage Index

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ChemistryFood ScienceResearchSustainabilityTech Industry

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