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Hop Chemistry Science
Understanding alpha acids, beta acids and beyond.
Written by Steve Parkes
Issue: March-April 2002
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A certain character profile (earthy, floral, herbal) comes to mind when a brewer thinks of British hops. However that line of thinking is tied to the hops of old. Many English varieties have been released this century that are redefining British hops.
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