Ontario Hop Growers' Association The OHGA is a not-for-profit association of hop growers, families and enthusiasts who are interested in supporting the growth of the hop industry in Ontario.
Important 2025 Hop Analysis Deadline
Many OHGA members use the analysis services provided by Niagara College to measure vital information on their harvest.
For 2025, Niagara College has set a cutoff date for testing this year of October 24th. We know some growers (and brewers) like to have previous years re-tested to see where they currently stand and send in samples year round. This practice is being discontinued.
The association is looking at alternate options for testing and we will keep you posted.
The submission form can be found here:
https://niagaracollege.tfaforms.net/218
And remember, your OHGA membership entitles you to a discount on testing services!! If you submit enough samples for testing, this alone can pay for your annual membership!!
Who is BrewON?
OMAFRA’s Brewer’s Guide to Ontario-Grown Hop Varieties
In 2022, OMAFRA produced the Brewer’s Guide to Ontario-Grown Hop Varieties, intended as a resource to connect Ontario brewers with hop varieties currently grown and available from Ontario hop growers.
Information on individual hop varieties have been compiled to assist brewers in selecting the very best Ontario-grown hops for their brewing needs.
The Brewer’s Guide to Ontario-Grown Hop Varieties was written and produced by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) in collaboration with the Ontario Hop Growers’ Association and the Ontario Craft Brewers.
Download the guide, or find more information at the ONSpecialtycrops blog
2025 OHGA Board of Directors
The 2025 OHGA Board of Directors was elected at the AGM
- President – Graydon Lau
- Vice President – Scott Hayhoe
- Treasurer – John Reeves
- Past President – Jeff Hansen
- Members-at-large
- Kelly Byer
- Jeff Stevens