Dortmunder Export, a pale lager with a rich history, hails from Dortmund, Germany, where it was first brewed by Dortmunder Union in 1873. Influenced by the Pilsner lager brewed in Pilsen, Dortmunder Export possesses a soft texture that has earned it a distinguished place among beer enthusiasts. Known for its balance, this lager embodies medium …
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English mild is a traditional British beer style that has been part of the country’s brewing heritage for centuries. Known for its low alcohol content and unassuming hop character, this flavorful session ale offers a smooth drinking experience. Ranging in color from medium amber to rich brown, English mild is a versatile ale that appeals …
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Citra Hops has taken the craft beer world by storm, with its unique flavor and aroma profiles. This high-alpha acid hop variety has a strong yet smooth blend of floral and citrus characteristics. Specific aroma descriptors for Citra include grapefruit, citrus, peach, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit, and lychee. With these tropical fruit flavors, Citra …
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Different countries have different hop varieties that they consider the cornerstones of brewing beer. In the United States, Willamette hops are often considered our pride and joy when it comes to home-grown hops.
The Idaho 7 Hop is one of more intriguing hops varieties sporting stone fruit and tropical notes with hints of sticky pine plus the faint earthy flavor of black tea. Idaho 7 is a high-yielding variety with dense cones that compliments a wide variety of beer styles. It’s a fantastic late addition with alpha acid …
There are few hop varieties as wild and unique as Nelson Sauvin Hops. First off, let’s make sure everyone knows that this hop plant isn’t named after some guy named Nelson Sauvin. It’s named in part after the legendary grape used to produce Sauvignon Blanc wine and also for the area where it was discovered. …
I’m guessing that when you think of Victoria’s Secret, many things pop into your mind’s eye, but beer isn’t one of them. However, Vic Secret hops from Victoria, Australia, is changing all of that. Counter to popular belief, Vic Secret hops is named after the state of Victoria, where it was discovered, rather than the …
While Chinook hops doesn’t have as flashy or dramatic of an origin story as some other hop varieties, it’s no less important to American craft beer. It was developed at a time when craft breweries were popping up throughout the country and Chinook made an impression almost immediately. It’s had its fair share of struggles, …
If you’re in the market for a relatively new and exciting hop variety, you should give El Dorado Hops a try. El Dorado is new compared to most other hop varieties as it was only released in 2010 after two years of testing and development. El Dorado is famous for its high alpha content that …
Centennial hops is the third of a trio of hops that are often referred to as the three C’s. It joins Cascade and Columbus as three of the most instrumental hop varieties to spark the American craft beer movement. Centennial is a dual-purpose hop with high alpha content and extremely high myrcene oil levels. This …
