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Hops Glossary - Lupulin: The Sticky Lowdown on Beer's Buzzy Little Friend
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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,...
Hops Glossary - Myrcene: The Aromatic Alchemist of Ale Aromas
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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...
Porter Beer and Hops Varieties Suitable for Those Who Like It Dark
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Porter beer is like that friend who’s been around forever, dependable and full of character—and when you’re picking hops for this trusty brew, it’s all about harmony. You might have heard tall tales...
Catty Aroma in Hops: When Your Beer Smells Like... Litter Box
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The unique scent of cat pee might not sound appealing in your beer, yet some hop varieties bring this distinctive aroma to the brewing party. This catty character comes from specific sulfur compounds called thiols.
Which...
Northern Brewer Hops: The Unsung Hero of Brewing Beers Worth Bragging About
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Northern Brewer hops have swaggered out of the mists of brewing history with their alpha acids held high. Ready to punch some personality into your pint. First bred in England during an era when mustaches were unironic.
These...
Enigma Hops: A Hoppy Mystery Tour for Beer Nerds
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Enigma hops are like that mysterious new kid in school – everyone’s curious, but no one quite knows what to make of them. These Australian-bred beauties burst onto the brewing scene with a flavor profile...
