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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...
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...
Hallertauer Mittelfrüh

Hallertauer Mittelfrüh Hops: The Secret Star of Beer Styles Galore

Reading Time: around 4 min Dive into the world of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, and you’ll find yourself mingling with beer royalty. This hop variety is like the secret sauce in your Aunt Edna’s legendary BBQ. Subtle yet transformative....
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...
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...