HOPS
Humulus lupulus
HOPS
KNOW YOUR HOPS
You can't have Beers without
Plants and Hops are a key
ingredient to adding bitterness,
flavour and aroma while
helping to stabilize your brew
HOP facts
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Hops are the papery cone-shaped flowers of the female
hop plant, Humulus lupulus
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They grow on bines, not vines—Vines have tendrils that climb
along walls and other surfaces, where Bines use tiny hairs
to spin their way up supports
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Yellow Lupulin glands inside hops contain alpha acids
and essential oils that add bitterness, flavour and
aroma to beer, while helping to stabilize it
Aroma + Flavour
High in Beta Acids
Ex: Citra Hops
Bittering
High in Alpha Acids
Ex: Magnum Hops
Some Do Both
Ex: Magnum Hops
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Hops are in the Cannabaceae family along with Cannabis (hemp, marijuana)
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Hops have antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial+ antibiotic properties
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Beyond beer, they can help wIth anxiety, sleep issues, ADHD, tension, nervousness and more when taken in a tea, tincture etc.
Native To | Europe, western Asia and North America
Scientific Name | Humulus lupulus
Common Names | Hops
Family | Cannabaceae
Genus | Humulus
citra
Flavours + Aroma:
Citrus, Lychee, Tropical Fruits
Used For:
Bittering ❎ Flavour + Aroma ✅
Found In These Types of Beers and More:
American Pale Ale
American IPA
SABRO
Released in 2018, Sabro Hops are known for their
flavours of Citrus and Coconut
Primarily grown in Washington State, Sabro is a
patented hop not yet available to homegrowers
Flavours + Aroma:
Tangerine, Coconut, Tropical and Stone Fruit
Used For:
Bittering ❎ Flavour + Aroma ✅
Found In These Types of Beers and More:
American Style Lagers
England and New England IPAs
Porters and Stouts