Hops Glossary – Farnesene: The Aromatic VIP of Craft Beer Secrets
Farnesene, that elusive magician lurking within the bines of hops, is something of a hidden gem in the brewing world. Think of it as the secret sauce, the unsung hero that imparts an aromatic whisper to your favorite brews. It’s a compound that shows up to the party, but not everyone notices. Unless it’s absent, […]
Hops Glossary – Essential Oils: A Zesty A-Z of Aromatic Accents
Hops oils are the unsung heroes of your beer, the secret agents imparting aroma, flavor, and personality to every pint. Ever wondered why your favorite IPA smells like a pine forest intertwined with a citrus grove? Thank hops oils. They’re like the essential oils of the beer world… …and they pack a punch in the […]
Hops Glossary – Dual Purpose Hops: A Brewer’s BFF for Ales & Lagers
In the dynamic world of beer brewing, you’ve likely stumbled upon the term “dual purpose hops”, but what’s all the buzz about? Imagine hops being the Swiss Army knife in a brewer’s pocket. They’re the versatile stars that do more than one job. Dual purpose hops have high enough alpha acids for bittering. They also […]
Hops Glossary – Cohumulone: The Bitter Truth Tapped Out
Ah, hops! They’re not just for bunnies, you know. In the charismatic world of beer brewing, they’re the real rockstars. Hops do more than just add a bounce to your beer. They’re complex little flowers with a lot going on beneath the petals. One star of the hop show? Cohumulone, a name that sounds like […]
Hops Glossary – Caryophyllene: Your Aromatic Guide to Beer’s Spicy Sidekick
When diving into the world of hops, you’ll often bump into a word that sounds like it was plucked straight from a botany textbook: caryophyllene. It may sound fancy, but stick with me. The cool kids call it the “spice of life” in the brewery. Caryophyllene is a spicy compound. Kinda. It hops into your […]
Hops Glossary – Beta Acids: The Bitter Truth Behind Your Brew
If you’ve ever tipped back a beer and marveled at its satisfying bitterness, you’ve got beta acids to thank for that quirk in your pint. These compounds, extracted from the humble hop, are the unsung heroes of beer bitterness. Beta acids are unlike their better-known counterparts, alpha acids. They don’t show their impact until the […]
Hops Glossary – Alpha Acids: The ABCs of Beer Bitterness
Hops are the unsung heroes of your beer, with alpha acids playing lead guitar in the rock band of brewing. Think of alpha acids as the secret sauce that gives your pint its signature pucker. They are the bitterness that balances the sweet malts. Setting up camp on your taste buds. These compounds are like […]
