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Hops
The star of the craft beer world’s favorite style. Hops offer bitterness to balance out the sweet flavor from malt while contributing flavors and aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, pine, earth, and much more. And new varieties are hitting the market every year.
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Hop Creep
Large dry-hop additions that have become more prevalent over the past decade have caused surprises among commercial brewers and homebrewers
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Mr. Wizard
Get The Scoop On Dip Hopping
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Grow Your Own Hops: Tips from the Pros
Hops can successfully grow in a wide array of climates. We soak up advice from hop farmers in three very different regions of the United Sta
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Classic British Hops
They are the staple to your favorite English ales, however these classic British hops can fit nicely into a broader range of beers. Re-famil
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21st Century British Hops
A certain character profile (earthy, floral, herbal) comes to mind when a brewer thinks of British hops. However that line of thinking is ti
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2022 Backyard Hop Directory
Grow Your Own Hops! Order your hop rhizomes, plants, or hop bine supplies today from the following suppliers for your own annual supply of h
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Designing A Hop Schedule For An IPA
IPA 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.
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Understanding Biotransformation
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Evaluating Hops
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Hop Stands & Whirlpool Hop Additions
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Dry Hopping
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Mr. Wizard
Brewing Beer With Fresh-Picked Hops