Before hops became popular in beer, another ingredient actually used to be one of the most sought-after ingredients in ...

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 ...

New research published in Nature Communications is being shared freely to help scientists, farmers and brewers worldwide ...

A new United Kingdom process for making beer reduces the amount of energy needed to produce beer and also diminishes the amount of waste products made during the process. The process is called PDX, ...

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 ...

AU in der HALLERTAU, Germany (AP) — Bright green vines snake upwards 20 feet (six meters) toward an umbrella of solar panels at Josef Wimmer’s farm in Bavaria. He grows hops, used to make beer, and in ...

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 ...

Now, people tend to forget that there’s seasonality tied to beer. Sure, thanks to modern tech and the ability to freeze, dry, and turn hops into pellets, you can make a good batch of beer any time 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.