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Female flower cones from the Humulus lupulus plant. Used for their flavor, aroma, and bittering qualities. Hops may also contribute a preservative/anti-microbial properties to beer.

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What flavors can I expect with a late/whirlpool addition of Columbus hops?

Columbus is such a high-alpha variety that I find I can only use very little of it for bittering. I have a pound of these things and I would eventually like to get through them. Has anyone used Colu …
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What accounts for the cheesy/sweaty flavor of hops and are there ways to minimize it?

Since lambics and other beers that use debittered hops are specifically trying to attain that cheesy flavor and aroma, I assume that this is a characteristic of old hops. … EDITED Lambics use debittered hops for their antimicrobial properties. The cheesy flavor that old hops impart is a flaw, usually driven off via the boil. …
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What's the flavor profile of Bravo hops?

Have you used Bravo hops? What kind of bitterness/aroma do they confer? …
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What's a balanced bittering hop for both English and American ales?

There's tons of hops out there, but I don't have the time or space to try them all, and I like to bounce between English and American ales. …
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