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 ...
Not long ago, enthusiasts foresaw a day when many San Diego beers would feature San Diego hops, the oily cones that lend beer numerous enticing flavors and aromas. When the San Diego Hop Growers ...
University of Florida researchers are trying to bolster the cultivation of a key beer ingredient in the state. Hops contributes bitterness, aromatic elements and even antiseptic properties to beer.