WHO ARE WE?

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<p class="H3__BaseH3-sc-1y0npko-0 iIDUAf">We are the first choice for brewers sourcing German hops!</p>


<p>Our core task is to market hops from our growers directly to the brewing industry all over the world. We process hops, refining them to hop products of the highest quality and distribute these products through innovative services. We are at the center of a close network of institutions and service providers involved with hop production. We actively promote the sustainability and future viability of hop production in Germany through various research projects and strategic investments. Our members come from the Hallertau, Tettnang and Elbe-Saale hop-growing regions in Germany. This has led to the formation of the world&#8217;s largest cooperative of hop growers to date. This unique constellation guarantees that the international brewing industry will continue to receive a reliable supply of German hops of the highest quality and diversity.</p>


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HVG Employees

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Share of Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH

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OUR MISSION...

<p>HVG is a joint shareholder in Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH, <strong>the largest and most modern hop processing plant in the world</strong>. Since the autumn of 2020, Hopfenveredlung St. Johann has not only been making hop pellets but also producing the hop extracts previously processed in Wolnzach.</p>
<p>HVG has an additional location in Mainburg for the <strong>storage and processing of whole hops</strong>. There, whole hops are pressed into bales (ballots) of 50 to 100 kilograms in addition to being packaged in VacuPacks. These are for brewers who brew in a traditional manner – with whole hops or hop powder.</p>
<p>HVG also offers a <strong>cold storage service</strong>: purchased hop products are properly stored in cold storage areas at approx. 0–5 °C (32–41 °F). The temperature and humidity are continuously monitored and documented in the climate-controlled rooms. This ensures that the <strong>quality of the hops</strong> is maintained at a <strong>high level</strong> while also allowing breweries to react to demand and developments on the market in a flexible manner.</p>


YOUR GERMAN HOPPORTUNITY

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<p>In addition to processing German hops into HVG hop pellets, HVG hop extract and other hop products as well as marketing them around the world, HVG also serves as an organization serving the interests of hop producers. This includes implementing measures to promote the following objectives:</p>


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<h1>Modernizing hop production and consulting with hop producers regarding aspects of production</h1>

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<h1>Ensuring and increasing product quality</h1>

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<h1>Supporting hop research</h1>

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<h1>Supporting researches on and approvals of plant protection measures</h1>

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<h1>Marketing and selling German hops worldwide</h1>

OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A COOPERATIVE

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<p><strong>After more than 30 years at HVG Hopfenverwertungsgenossenschaft e.G. G., the CEO Dr. Johann Pichlmaier will retire at the end of 2024. The supervisory board selected his present deputy, Dr. Erich Lehmair as designated successor. </strong></p>
<p><strong>He will be supported by two additonal full-time board members: Carlos Ruiz and Dr. Johannes Stampfl. Together with the volunteer board members Gudrun Höfter and Wolfgang Ruther they form the new HVG Executive Board.</strong></p>


Together we are strong! 

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<h1>This has been our guiding principle ever since our cooperative was founded in 1953</h1>


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David Alegre

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Franziska Amper

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Barbara Siegmund

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Sabine Spiess

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Wolfgang Ketterer

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Wolfgang Stanglmair

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Kurt Niederwieser

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Carlos Ruiz

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Sabine Ohnesorge

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Dr. Johannes Stampfl

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Dr. Florian Schüll

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Manfred Riedl

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Dr. Erich Lehmair

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Dr. Johann Pichlmaier

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Amira makes its debut as the premier offering from HVG´s breeding program, addressing climate change and the need for sustainable hop cultivation. This innovative variety blends top-tier brewing quality with exceptional climate tolerance and robust cultivation characteristics, making it the ideal choice for environmentally conscious brewers and growers. With its classic aroma profile, complex bitterness, and a harmonious mix of hoppy and citrusy notes, Amira offers a wide range of possibilities for both traditional lagers and ales.

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Tettnanger

Aurum is a very fine aroma variety recently bred by the Hop Research Center in Hüll. It exhibits excellent plant health and a strong agronomic performance. A descendant of the Tettnanger variety, Aurum was approved in 2020. The delicately spicy hop aroma, medium intensity and harmonious bitterness make Tettnanger hops ideally suited for premium-quality pilsner beers. Aurum hops are frequently chosen for the last hop addition in the brewhouse.

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Herkules

Ariana is one of the relatively new special flavor varieties developed as part of the flavor hop breeding program at the Hop Research Center in Hüll. Ariana is a daughter of Herkules. It has particularly impressive agronomic properties, including a vigorous growth habit, very robust plant health and high yields. Since its approval in 2016, brewers have had access to this variety, which is perfectly suited for use as an aroma hop in almost every style of beer. A late addition in the brewhouse is possible, but it can serve as a flavor hop on the cold side as well. Particularly distinctive aromas, such as blackcurrant, grapefruit and gooseberry tend to dominate, depending upon the beer style, the amount of hops and the timing of the addition.

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Hallertauer Tradition

Callista is one of the relatively new special flavor varieties developed as part of the flavor hop breeding program at the Hop Research Center in Hüll. Callista is a descendant of the variety Hallertauer Tradition with good agronomic properties, including a strong growth habit, good plant health and excellent yields. With its unique nuances evoking fruit, Callista is particularly suitable for ales and heavily dry-hopped beers such as IPAs. Due to its low cohumulone content, Callista imparts an extremely mild, balanced bitterness with a pronounced hoppy aroma profile when added in the brewhouse. On the cold side of production, it imbues the beer with aromas of passionfruit, peaches and sweet berries, depending upon the beer style, the amount of hops and the timing of the addition.

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Diamant is a new premium aroma variety developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll and was approved in 2020. Diamant is the daughter of the landrace variety Spalter. With an exceptional aroma, higher yield and a lower susceptibility to disease, it represents a superb alternative to Spalter or Saaz hops. Diamant is particularly suitable for every kind of lager beer because of its fresh, hoppy aroma profile. Depending upon the time of the addition in the brewing process, its high aroma potential can result in a pronounced, lightly floral and citrus note or in a subtle, pleasantly mild hop aroma.

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The patented US variety Amarillo® VGXP01 from Virgil Gamache Farms (VGF) enriches the spectrum of special flavor hop varieties. Within just a few years, it has become one of the most successful hop varieties in the craft beer segment. The origins of this variety can be traced back to the early 1990s, to one of the large hop-growing regions in the United States, namely Washington State, in the northwestern part of the country. Amarillo® hops are characterized by their strong fruit and citrus aromas. When used for dry hopping, this hop imparts aromas reminiscent of stone fruit, orange and lemon to the beer, depending upon the beer style, the amount of hops and the timing of the addition. Together with HVG, Virgil Gamache Farms decided to cultivate Amarillo® in three hop growing regions in Germany, in order to satisfy the ongoing increase in demand. In-house as well as independent commercial brewing trials have demonstrated that German Amarillo® hops are equal in quality to US Amarillo® hops. More and more brewers are expressing interest in brewing with this hop due to its distinctive aroma profile.

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Cascade was developed by the USDA breeding program in Oregon in 1972. Cascade is a classic American flavor variety. Its special aroma characteristics make it extremely popular with craft brewers. This variety has also been grown in the Hallertau since 2012, and it is currently being cultivated on approximately 78 ha. Due to its pronounced fruity and citrus-like aromas, Cascade has gained a reputation for being the "quintessential" variety for dry hopping. In-house brewing trials have shown that Hallertau Cascade hops are equal in quality to US Cascade hops.

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Hallertau Blanc is one of the special flavor varieties developed as part of the flavor hop breeding program at the Hop Research Center in Hüll. This variety was bred to meet the needs of craft brewers. Hallertau Blanc is a daughter of the American variety Cascade and exhibits improved resistance to disease and higher yields. It is a popular variety for brewing highly hopped beers such as IPAs and the numerous other variations on this style of beer. This flavor hop creates a strong impression with its intense hop aroma consisting of fruity, citrus and vinous notes. Hallertau Blanc offers an inviting aroma profile, which can evoke passionfruit, mango or grapefruit, depending upon the beer style, the amount of hops and the timing of the addition.

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Hallertauer Magnum was developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll. It exhibits both a high yield and a vigorous growth habit. This high alpha variety is the daughter of US Galena and was approved in 1993. Due to its high bittering power, Hallertauer Magnum has quickly gained in importance and, as such, is primarily added at the beginning of the boil in the brewhouse. Beers brewed with Magnum exhibit a harmonious bitterness of medium intensity along with a slightly floral and spicy, herbal hop aroma.

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Hallertauer Mittelfrüh is an aroma variety. A traditional landrace, its origins lie in the world's largest hop growing region, the Hallertau. Many brewers value Hallertauer Mittelfrüh for its fine, classic hop aroma profile. It is primarily used to brew conventional Bavarian-style lagers. Hallertauer Mittelfrüh is a popular aroma variety despite its variable yields and strong susceptibility to wilt. This hop variety has been added to brew kettles for centuries.

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Hallertauer Taurus was developed at the Hop Research Center in Hüll. It has a very high alpha-acid content. This high alpha hop was approved in 1995. Hallertauer Taurus is mainly used for bittering and is thus added at the beginning of the boil in the brewhouse. However, due to its high linalool content, this hop has also proven its value for dry hopping. Hallertauer Taurus hops give beer a harmonious, yet less pronounced bitterness. The aroma is subtle and uniform while spicy hop notes are evident in the flavor.

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Hallertauer Tradition was developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany. It was approved in 1993 as an aroma hop variety. This hop variety exhibits good plant health and excellent agronomic properties. In terms of growing area, Hallertauer Tradition is the third largest hop variety planted in Germany. As its name suggests, this aroma hop is used to brew traditional European beer styles. Its aroma is complex, striking a balance between classic spicy hop notes and floral impressions.

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Herkules is a high alpha variety developed by the Hop Research Center in Hüll. It was approved as a variety in 2006. In just a few years, Herkules has become well-established on the international market as more than a mere bitter variety. Agronomically, in terms of its yield and bitter potential, it possesses considerable advantages but is also notable for its outstanding brewing traits. Herkules hops make up the largest share of hops grown in Germany by area, amounting to approximately 6,720 ha (in 2020). It is also the most cultivated hop worldwide. Herkules is primarily used to produce bitterness and is therefore added at the beginning of the boil in the brewhouse. It lends beer a harmonious bitterness without being excessive. In good crop years, Herkules can also possess intensely spicy hop and fruity notes.

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Hersbrucker is a vigorous and robust landrace variety which originated in the Hersbrucker Alb in Franconia. A significant area has now been devoted to the cultivation of this variety in Spalt and in the Hallertau. Hersbrucker delivers excellent results in bottom-fermented beers, whether they are lightly or more strongly hopped. Under good cultivation conditions, Hersbrucker hops can lend a more floral and fruitier note to the beer compared to other landrace varieties, such as Hallertauer Mittelfrüh.

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Huell Melon is one of the special flavor varieties developed as part of the flavor hop breeding program at the Hop Research Center in Hüll. This variety was bred with the needs of craft brewers in mind. Huell Melon is a daughter of the American Cascade variety and exhibits improved resistance to disease with higher yields. It is a popular variety for brewing highly hopped beers such as IPAs and the numerous other variations on this style of beer. This flavor variety creates a strong impression with its intensely fruity hop aroma. Aroma descriptors for Huell Melon include honeydew melon, apricot and strawberry, depending upon the beer style, the amount of hops and the timing of the addition.

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WHO ARE WE?

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Share of Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH

Employees in our processing facilities

OUR MISSION...

YOUR GERMAN HOPPORTUNITY

OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A COOPERATIVE

Modernizing hop production and consulting with hop producers regarding aspects of production

Ensuring and increasing product quality

Supporting hop research

Supporting researches on and approvals of plant protection measures

Marketing and selling German hops worldwide

Together we are strong!

This has been our guiding principle ever since our cooperative was founded in 1953