Limonene in Beer: The Terpene Behind Citrus Hop Aroma
Explore limonene, the citrus-driven terpene found in hops and fruit zest, and how hop choice and brewing technique preserve it in beer.
Pinene in Beer: The Terpene Behind Piney Hop Aroma
Explore pinene, the potent woody and herbal terpene that gives many classic and modern hop varieties their distinctive pine character.
Terpenes in Beer: An Introduction to Hop Aroma
Learn what terpenes are, how plants use them and why these volatile compounds are responsible for many of the aromas brewers seek from hops.
How to Run a Hop Sensory Session
Learn how brewers compare hop varieties and products using a controlled sensory base, helping isolate aroma, flavour, bitterness and mouthfeel.
Cold IPA: What It Is and How It Differs from IPL
Discover Cold IPA, a dry, hop-forward style fermented cool with lager yeast, and how it differs from India Pale Lager and West Coast IPA.
Dip Hopping: A Japanese Technique for Bigger Hop Aroma
Discover dip hopping, the Japanese brewing technique that steeps hops before fermentation to build aroma while moderating bitterness and hop creep.
Cashmere Hops: Citrus, Stone Fruit and Herbal Character
Meet Cashmere hops, a Cascade and Northern Brewer cross offering delicate tropical notes or bold citrus, herbal and stone-fruit character.
Humulus Lupulus: How Hops Flavour and Preserve Beer
Explore the hop plant, from rhizome and cone to lupulin, and learn how its acids and aromatic oils bring bitterness, flavour and stability to beer.
West Coast IPA: The Origins of American IPA
Trace West Coast IPA from Anchor and Sierra Nevada to the modern style, with classic American hops, firm bitterness and a dry, aromatic finish.
