This week we play a chat Matt had with Sandy Ross from Hopco at the recent Institute of Brewing and Distilling Conference in Sydney.

Sandy grew up in and around Tasmania’s hop fields but left the industry until 1999 when he joined his father John at Hopco. He is now Managing Director.

We chat about the evolution of the hip business in the country and whether hops are here to stay.

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