Topic: Hops
Fading Hop Character
I think the most difficult thing about trying to troubleshoot brewing problems in my column is not being able to taste the beers that I am being asked about. I sometimes flash
A Bitter Challenge: Simple thoughts about hopping
BYO’s newest columnists Denny Conn and Drew Beechum discuss whether overall character of the finished beer changes by substituting the bittering hop variety. Join their bitter challenge.
Hop Creep Revisited
I rarely answer similar questions in a single column, but this question pairs well with Greg Hutchinson’s question in this issue about over-carbonation and is a good follow-up to my “Hop Creep
Hot New Hops
Tech companies love talking about “early adopters” — these are the people who are first to get the newest gadget, software, or trend and spread the word to the masses. The brewing
Appreciating the Classic Hops
The classics are classics for a reason. Whether talking about books, music, or even beer, it is important to understand what the classics are and why they hold that special title. Classics
Hop Creep Explained
Hop creep is a term that has been recently popping up in commercial craft brewing circles to describe increased attenuation following dry-hopping. Reports in brewing literature indicate that a small handful of
Hop Creep Explained, Backsweetening, and Maximizing Malt Freshness
The term “hop creep” is not to be confused with lupulin shift. The Wiz provides the current understanding of hop creep as well as how to maximize certain flavor components of beer.
Hop Shelf Life
This is a great question and brings up several things that need to be considered because hops do age when stored, and using hops that are past their prime for brewing is
Let’s Talk Hop Shop
Learn some of the basic terminology and jargon that surround hops and hopping.
Evolution of Late Hopping
The way in which craft brewers and homebrewers are utilizing their hop additions has changed dramatically over the last couple of decades. From hop bursting to hopstands, hopbacks to dry hopping, get in the know about all of the latest popular hopping techniques.
Hop Extracts – Advanced Brewing
These hop extracts roughly fall into two categories, those primarily intended to add bitterness and those where aromatics are the goal.
Hop Oast
The best way to dry freshly picked hops to preserve all of their wonderful flavor-boosting oils, acids, and compounds is with a hop oast. Here are plans to build a multi-tier oast utilizing a box fan for drying.
