Hops » Leaf Style Hops

Hops are the female flower clusters (commonly called seed cones or strobiles), of a hop species, Humulus lupulus. Hops are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart a bitter, tangy flavor. Other benefits include; balancing the sweetness of the malt with bitterness, contributing to a variety of desirable flavors and aromas, and having an antibiotic effect that favors the activity of brewer's yeast over less desirable microorganisms reducing spoilage. learn more...