Topic: Hops
Forgot to add hops during my boil
There is not much great news to report on this unfortunate oversight. Hops need to be boiled to convert the insoluble alpha-acids into the soluble iso-alpha-acids. Unless the alpha-acids are “isomerized” during
What is “whirlpooling” your beer
Whirlpooling is a common method used in commercial breweries to separate hop pellets and trub from wort after the wort boil. Essentially the wort is pumped into the whirlpool vessel at rapid
Hop Utilization
This question brings up three key points: water pH and its affect on brewing methods used to adjust pH and adjusting bitterness. The first point regarding water pH pops up every so
Grow Your Own Hops
Now is the time to start planning your backyard hopyard. So hop to it!
Mash Hopping Techniques
Bored with the same routine? Put a little hop into your mash.
First Wort Hopping Techniques
First wort hopping: Add bittering hops to the brew kettle before the boil begins.
Choosing Hops
Hops occupy an exalted place among the building blocks that make a great beer. There’s something special about an ingredient that can make a beer bitter and give it a delicate aroma,
Alpha-Hop Soup: Figuring Bitterness (IBUs, AAUs and HBUs)
Figuring Bitterness: IBUs, AAUs, and HBUs.
Make the Most of Your Hop Back
Get your hop-back on!
Expand Your Hop Horizons
It’s easy to develop a preference for certain hops. But with so many choices available there’s no reason not to explore the tried and true as well as the newest varieties. Experimenting
Creating New Hop Varieties
Ever wondered where your hops come from? You might know where they are grown, but what do you know about their origin? Many varieties used today were invented to enhance the best traits of
Dry Hopping for Great Aroma
If you want your beer’s hop nose to knock your socks off, maybe it’s time to try dry hopping. Dry hopping is the process of adding hops to beer at some point
