Topic: Hops
Hoppy Sour Beers
We explore three techniques for adding hops to some of your favorite sour styles. Plus: 3 hoppy sour beer recipes.
Keg Hopping
What differences can be expected from dry hopping at fermentation temperature vs. in a refrigerated keg?
Hop Spiders
The Wiz answers questions about the impact a hop spider has on hop utilization, prepping a barrel, acid yeast washing.
Hop Growing Roundtable
Have you ever wanted to grow your own hops but weren’t sure where to start? Four professional hop growers from around North America share their tips for planting a healthy hop crop at home.
Advanced Dry Hopping
Understanding hop science and high-level dry hopping techniques allow you to lock in all that hop aroma.
Late Hop Additions
The Wiz discusses late hop additions, the complex issue of CO2 qualities and mash stirring.
Pre-Boil Hopping Techniques
Break out of your hop schedule comfort zone by trying first wort hopping or mash hopping.
Recipes for both first wort hopping and mash hopping found at the bottom of the article
India Pale Lager Roundtable
Five brewers share their insight for hop-loving homebrewers.
Hopped Cider
Hop heads can take a break from drinking IPAs as more and more cidermakers are adding hops to their beverages.
Hop Stands
Ask eight brewers the key to crafting a great IPA and you will probably get nine different answers. One technique that is well-established in the professional brewing world but just recently gaining traction with homebrewers is hop standing or whirlpool hopping.
What is hopbursting?
I must admit Matt that this is a method I have not heard of, until doing a little research to help me with an answer. The cool thing about homebrewing is that
Growing Hops: Tips from the Pros
Got a green thumb? Advice from two hop growers on growing hops at home.