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Riwaka Hops

Riwaka Hops: The Secret Sauce for Spectacular IPAs

Reading Time: around 4 min You’ve probably heard whispers of Riwaka hops in the wind (or more likely, over a pint) and trust me, it’s a hop that’s deserving of the chatter. Released by New Zealand growers in 1996, this variety...
Kilning Hops

Hops Glossary - Kilning Hops: A Hot Topic in Beer Brewing

Reading Time: around 4 min 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...
Dry Hopping

Beer Glossary: Dry Hopping - the Secrets of Hop-Soaked Brews

Reading Time: around 4 min Ever opened a beer and been smacked in the nose by a bouquet of flowery, citrusy, or piney aromas? That’s most likely dry hopping working its invisible magic. It’s like a DJ mixing just the right track to get...
Hefeweizen

Hefeweizen and Hops for Wheat Wizards: Brewmaster's Guide

Reading Time: around 4 min Imagine yourself with a tall, frothy glass of Hefeweizen, the wheat beer that’s as fun to say as it is to drink. Sometimes also called simply a Weissbier or Weizenbock if it’s particularly strong. This brew is...
Job Opportunities in the Hops Growing Industry

Hops Glossary - Job Opportunities in the Hops Growing Industry

Reading Time: around 4 min If you ever thought that the world of hops is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the ordinary farm job… you’re right! The hops industry isn’t your usual nine-to-five gig. It’s where agriculture meets...
Specialty Beer

What is a Specialty Beer Style: Decoding the Craft of Quirky Brews

Reading Time: around 4 min Specialty beer is like that one friend who never shows up to the party dressed like anyone else. It’s unique, sometimes a bit odd, but always a memorable character. At its core, a specialty beer is the rebel...