Hops Glossary: Guide to Hops Storage – Keeping Your Buds Fresh
When it comes to brewing beer, hops are the unsung heroes, adding that signature bitterness and aroma we all love. If you’re a homebrewer or just someone who appreciates a good hoppy beer… …knowing how to keep those green little cones fresh is key. Picture this: you’ve got some premium hops on your hands. But […]
Hops Glossary – Revolution: A Brewer’s Lexicon with Attitude
When you crack open a cold one with the lads, you’re not just sipping a beer. You’re swigging a revolution. That’s right, your humble pint is the poster child for the hop revolution. A seismic shift in the sudsy world of brewing. These little green cones, my friend… …have become the rock stars of the […]
Hops Glossary – Pellet Hops: Brewer’s Pocket Dictionary for Hoppy Success
Hops are like the spices of the beer world. And pellet hops are those spices ground up, pressed, and packaged into tiny, potent packages of flavor. You may be familiar with whole leaf hops, the original format used by brewers, but let me tell you, pellet hops can pack a punch! They’ve become the go-to […]
Hops Glossary – Kilning Hops: A Hot Topic in Beer Brewing
When you toss back a cold one at the end of a long day, do you ever stop to think about the journey those hops took before they landed in your pint? Those little green pellets went through hop boot camp, also known as kilning. Kilning is like a spa treatment for hops. Except instead […]
Hops Glossary – Iso-Alpha-Acids: The Zesty Alphabets of Beer Bitterness
Ever wondered why your beer has that perfect tang of bitterness? Thank you, Iso-alpha acids! They’re the little hop heroes that give your beer its signature bitter flavor. When hops are boiled in the brewing process, these acids are created and infused into the brew. Leading to that “yum” or “yuck” moment, depending on your […]
Hops Glossary – New Wave Hops: Your Beer’s Hipster Flavors Unleashed!
In the frothy world of craft beer, there’s a revolution brewing, and you’re on the front lines, pint glass in hand. Enter the New Wave Hops. The superheroes of the beer universe. These are not your grandpappy’s hops. They’re bolder, they’re brasher, and they pack a flavorful punch that can knock your taste buds into […]
Hops Glossary – Myrcene: The Aromatic Alchemist of Ale Aromas
If you’re diving into the world of brewing, myrcene is a term you’ll bump into as frequently as revelers at a beer festival. It’s one of the most common aroma compounds in hops. Hops is that magical plant responsible for the bitter taste and seductive aromas in your favorite craft brews. Myrcene is the unsung […]
Hops Glossary – Lupulin: The Sticky Lowdown on Beer’s Buzzy Little Friend
If you’re nosing around the beer world, you’ve likely heard whispers of the word “lupulin,” and trust me, it’s a term to get hoppy about. Hidden within the small green cones called hops, lupulin is the golden ticket to your beer’s soul-stirring flavors and aromas. Picture this: a microscopic trove of oils and resins… …packed […]
Hops Glossary – Humulene: Unraveling the Mystery of Beer’s Balsamic Bestie
Humulene is the unsung hero of hops, often overshadowed by its flashier cousin, myrcene. But don’t let that fool you; humulene packs a punch of its own. A major terpene in the hop plant brings that earthy, woody aroma. You might associate it with sitting by a campfire… …and contemplating the meaning of beer. Imagine […]
Hops Glossary – Growth Rate: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Brewery
Understanding the growth rate of hops is like watching a time-lapse video. Everything happens super fast, but you don’t get rapid results. Your hops are determined to climb, and by climb, I mean shoot up like tiny green superheroes. They have one mission. To reach for the sky, conquer trellises, and chuckle at your impatience. […]
