02/25/2026
Fantastic
For the first time in program history, the Amundsen Lab's hop research program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has created a hop variety suitable for commercial sale.
Margie, a hop developed from a Nebraska wild variety, is “a beast in the field,” much like the pitbull-German shepherd mix it's affectionately named after. Margie is notably pest resistant, has promising yield and is resilient to Nebraska’s high heat and humidity. After years of vigorous testing, Margie proved successful enough to be featured in Corn Coast Brewing’s Gene-ius Selection beer.
Read more at Nebraska Today at https://news.unl.edu/article/nebraska-hop-featured-in-local-brew-first-in-program-history