Once upon a time, hops weren't the primary bittering agent in a homebrew. That honor belonged to this unlikely backyard plant ...
Have you ever wondered how beer is made and what ingredients are used in this most refreshing beverage? One key element is hops — a cone-shaped flower of the plant (Humulus lupulus) in the ...
As most beer enthusiasts know, hops play a vital role in the brewing process. The cone-shaped flowers impart distinct aromas that help distinguish, say, a pilsner from a pale ale. Oregon is one of ...
It’s 2013 and the craft beer boom is blooming across the United States. Eager young brewers are placing huge orders for new hop varieties that will soon make IPAs ubiquitous. Citra. Mosaic. Galaxy.
What kind of beer can a Bloomington brewing company create using patented hops grown on a Monroe County farm? A select group of people took the first taste on Nov. 27 at Bloomington Brewing Company of ...
The 8th annual Santa Fe Beer Festival returns Aug. 8-9 with live hop harvesting, local breweries, food, music and more at Las Golondrinas.