Topic: Hops
Get The Scoop On Dip Hopping
Digital and Plus Members OnlyPerhaps the most interesting things about dip hopping are the amount of data about the technique along with its relatively low-profile presence in the weird world of brewing hype. Before jumping into process details, let’s check out a timeline of how this method got started and introduced to US craft brewers.In 2012, brewers from Japan’s
Grow Your Own Hops: Tips from the Pros
Digital and Plus Members OnlyHops can successfully grow in a wide array of climates. We soak up advice from hop farmers in three very different regions of the United States.
Classic British Hops
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThey are the staple to your favorite English ales, however these classic British hops can fit nicely into a broader range of beers. Re-familiarize yourself with varieties from the landrace era like Fuggle and East Kent Golding to those bred in the 20th century such as Brewers Gold and Challenger.
21st Century British Hops
Digital and Plus Members OnlyA 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.
2022 Backyard Hop Directory
Digital and Plus Members OnlyGrow Your Own Hops! Order your hop rhizomes, plants, or hop bine supplies today from the following suppliers for your own annual supply of homegrown hops.
Designing A Hop Schedule For An IPA
FREEIPA fans have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to designing a hop schedule in a recipe. We guide you through some of the key points.
Understanding Biotransformation
Plus Members OnlyThe word “biotransformation” has gotten a lot of buzz as brewers look to fermentation — and specifically, yeast — to transform the aroma of hops. Learn from Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis what exactly biotransformation is, how it occurs, and how homebrewers can use it to our advantage.
Evaluating Hops
Plus Members OnlyBrew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis shows you how to properly evaluate hops before you ever add them to your brew.
Hop Stands & Whirlpool Hop Additions
Plus Members OnlyAdding hops right after the boil finishes has become an important technique to pack a big hop aroma in beer. Known as both hop stands and whirlpool hopping, learn the best practices for this hopping technique with Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis.
Dry Hopping
Plus Members OnlyLearn our favorite tips when dry hopping your beers from Brew Your Own Magazine’s Technical Editor Ashton Lewis.
Brewing Beer With Fresh-Picked Hops
Digital and Plus Members OnlyThanks for the fun question! This topic is a great reminder that beer has been brewed way longer than our scientific understanding of raw materials, brewing, and beer. It wasn’t long ago that landrace hops, or hop types indigenous to an area, were the norm. In these days, brewers knew very little about the brewing
Hop Extracts
Digital and Plus Members OnlySubstituting hop pellets with CO2 hop extract increases yields and can produce cleaner, brighter beer while maintaining hop varietal character. Learn more about how hop extract is made and how to use it in your brews.