Aromas and Flavors
Watermelon Aroma in Hops: Still a Beer or Fresh Summer’s Drink
Watermelon in beer? Yes, it’s real and it’s amazing! A growing number of hop varieties can bring juicy watermelon notes to your favorite brews without ever touching the actual fruit. El Dorado hops lead the pack with their strong watermelon character. The magic happens when brewers use these special hop
Honey Aroma in Hops: When a Beer Smells Sweeter Than Pie
When you think of honey flavors in beer, you might assume they come from actual honey additions. The truth is more interesting – certain hop varieties can create amazing honey-like notes all on their own! Hops like Astra bring sweet honey characters. Alongside tropical fruits, white peach, and light grassiness
Marmalade Aroma in Hops: When Your Beer Tastes Like Breakfast
Marmalade isn’t just for your morning toast anymore. The beer world has embraced this sweet and citrusy flavor profile, bringing a new dimension to your favorite brews. Hop varieties like Waimea, Amarillo and Mosaic can create amazing marmalade-like flavors in your beer. Mixing citrus zest with sweet jammy notes that
Redcurrant Aroma in Hops: When a Beer Smells Like Late Spring
Redcurrant aromas in hops add a unique twist to your beer’s flavor profile. You might be surprised to learn that these fruity notes aren’t just from actual berries. Certain hop varieties naturally produce these enticing aromas. The Enigma hop variety stands out from the crowd. With its distinct redcurrant and
Raspberry Aroma in Hops: When Your Beer Smells Like Breakfast
The natural raspberry aroma in hops adds a unique twist to your favorite beers. Like finding a hidden treasure in your garden, some hop varieties surprise brewers with their fruity notes. The Enigma hop variety leads the pack with its strong raspberry and red currant character. Backed by distinctive white
Cannabis Aroma in Hops: When Beer Smells Like Hippy Garage
Many beer lovers notice a familiar scent when they smell certain hop varieties. The earthy, dank aroma reminds you of cannabis – and there’s a good reason for that! Both hops and cannabis plants share similar aromatic compounds called terpenes. With myrcene being one of the most common in both
Plum Aroma in Hops: When Your Beer Smells Like Fruit Basket
Plum aromas in beer don’t just appear by magic – they come from specific hop varieties that bring unique fruity characteristics to your brew. The complex mix of aromatic oils in hops can create fascinating flavor combinations that go way beyond just bitter beer. Green Bullet hops from New Zealand
Candy Aroma in Hops: When Your Beer Smells Like a Sweet Shop
The sweet world of candy-like hop aromas adds a delightful twist to your favorite beers. These unique varieties can transform an ordinary brew into something that reminds you of candy shop treats. El Dorado hops lead the pack with their strong candy-like aroma and tropical notes. Featuring an impressive 13-17%
Garlic Aroma in Hops: Still for Brewing or Garlic Bread Making
Some hop varieties carry an unexpected surprise in their aromatic profile: garlic. While this might sound odd for beer, certain hops naturally produce sulfur compounds. Which create distinct garlic and onion notes. Summit and Columbus hops are well-known for their garlic-like character. Which becomes more noticeable when used in larger
