The main direction of the activities, carried out by the HGA Association (Hop Growers of America) in Russia, is organization of educational events – workshops and trainings for industry workers, where they learn about the varieties and characteristics of the American hops, past and present of the brewing industry in the USA and many other things. November 2009 such a workshop was held for the number of craft breweries in St. Petersburg. Such varieties as Cascade, Willamette, Mt Hood and Sterling were introduced to the professionals. CrispConsulting supports the Association in its work on the Russian market.