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Episode: Adapting beer amid climate change
Description: Climate change is projected to cause declines in hop production in Europe of 4-18% by 2050, according to a study out recently in the journal Nature. Hops declines in Europe mean changes for American producers too.
Climate change is anticipated to only further the challenges producers are already seeing in two key beer crops, hops (which have the biggest impact on flavor) and barley (a necessary ingredient in most beers). Some hops and barley growers in the U.S. say theyβve already seen their crops impacted by extreme heat, drought, and unpredictable growing seasons.
Barley, another essential component of beer, is...