Dual Purpose Hops
Phoenix Hops: Picking the Perfect Beer Style for a Mythical Brew
Oh, Phoenix hops, you sassy British import, you’ve certainly set many a brewer’s heart aflame. Conjured up by the green-thumbed wizards at Wye College, you’re a pint of contradiction. Offering both sturdy bitterness. And a bouquet of aromas that could jazz up any sniff test. As a descendant of the
Palisade Hops: Picking the Perfect Beer Style for this Peachy Performer
If you’re dabbling in the homebrew arts or just a craft beer aficionado, you’ve probably heard of Palisade® hops. Yes, they sound like something a knight in shining armor might bring back from a quest, but trust me, they’re even better. Bred in the good ol’ USA, these hops pack
Sybilla Hops: The Unsung Hero of Your Favorite Beer Style
Sybilla hops are like the quirky friend you didn’t know you needed in your beer-brewing adventures. Originating from the hop-loving lands of Poland, they’re a mix of Lubelski hops and the funkier Slovenian Styrian Golding. Imagine a hop that has the quiet confidence of a jazz musician, mingling in flavors
Herkules Hops: Unmasking the Secret Superhero of Beer Styles
Herkules hops – the titans of the hops world. Just like their mythological namesake, they pack a punch, but in the brewing world, it’s your beer that’ll be flexing its muscles. Released in 2005, these German hops have kickstarted a brewing revolution. Thanks to their robust flavor and aroma. Not
Wye Viking Hops Conquest: Picking the Perfect Brew Battlefield
Wye Viking hops are one of the least heroes of the brewing world, often overlooked but packing a punch of flavor. Bred at Wye College in England, they don’t wear horned helmets, but they do bring a certain ‘oomph’ to your beer. Launched into the beer scene in 1973, they’ve
Jarrylo Hops: Pinpointing the Perfect Beer Style for This Bouncy Variety
If you’re chasing down the hop that’ll make your brew stand out, let me introduce you to your new pal, Jarrylo. This hop’s as unique as its name, which by the way, comes from a Slavic god of fertility and springtime – fancy, huh? Jarrylo hops are like the secret
Delta Hops: Picking the Perfect Brews for a Hoppy Romance
So, you’re curious about Delta hops? Let me fill you in. This hop is like the new kid who moved into the neighborhood and instantly became everyone’s best friend. It’s not just a pretty face; it’s also got a great personality. If hops had personalities, that is. Born from a
Glacier Hops Hijinks: Picking the Perfect Pint to Pair
Glacier hops might sound like something you’d find in a frosty beer served by a yeti. But hold your sled dogs! They’re a real-deal hop variety that can seriously level up your brewing game. Released in 2000 by the hop wizards over at Washington State University… …Glacier hops have been
Tsingdao Flower Hops: Your Chinese Best Bud for Oriental Brews
With a unique heritage stretching from the fertile fields of Gansu, China, here come Tsingdao Flower hops. Or Qingdao Flower, if you want to get fancy. Or correctly Tsingtao with a ‘t’ rather than ‘d’, contrary to the most popular version. Anyway, they are the life of the party in
