You don’t have to be a beer connoisseur to know the importance of hops (Humulus lupulus) in creating a delicious, well-balanced brew. These leafy green plants are technically an herbaceous perennial with several traits that make it perfect for beer brewing. Of course, the hops need to just right to create the pleasing flavor and […]
Hops are an important ingredient used in beer brewing. Harvested from the hop plant (scientific name: Humulus lupulus), they help balance the overly sweet flavors of malt with a touch of bitterness, creating a delicate blend that most beer drinkers love. Without them, homebrewed beer would have an overwhelming sweet flavor with an off-balanced yeast fermentation. […]