Photo courtesy of Anderson Valley Brewing Company Quick Characteristics Brewery Anderson Valley Brewing Company Location Boonville, CA Style Gose (with … [Read more...]
History of Sorachi Ace Hops Sorachi Ace is probably best known for its use in Brooklyn Brewing Company's Saison, which is named for the hop. It is a Japanese variety invented by Dr. Yoshitada Mori, while working for Sapporo Breweries. The breeding program started in the late 70s with the goal … [Read more...]
History of Perle Hops The Hop Research Institute in Hüll Germany started with the founding of the Hop Research Society in 1926. Over the intervening years they have been on the front lines of advances in hop chemistry and breeding, including generating mildew resistant varieties. The hop … [Read more...]
Table of Contents The History of Piwo Grodziskie Style Profile & Characteristics Examples of the Style How to Brew Piwo Grodziskie Final Thoughts History of Piwo Grodziskie Poland isn't commonly considered when discussions turn to countries and the beer … [Read more...]
History of Bramling Cross Hops: The dual purpose variety Bramling Cross is close to the root of the English hop family tree. In 1904, Wye College, established the first English hop breeding program and two years later brought Professor Ernest Stanley Salmon to head up the research. In 1919, a … [Read more...]
Table of Contents The History of the Style Style Profile & Characteristics Award-Winning & Popular Examples How to Brew Belgian Strong Golden Ale History of Belgian Strong Golden Ale The Belgian golden strong ale is a trickster, a wolf dressed in sheep's … [Read more...]
The History of Summit Hops At 16 to 19 percent alpha acid, Summit shares a spot at the top of the alpha pile with varieties like Waimea and Apollo. It is a patented variety, bred by Roger Jeske for the American Dwarf Hop Association (ADHA); and, though it's only semi-dwarf, it was the first hedge … [Read more...]
Quick Characteristics Brewery Odell Brewing Co. Location Fort Collins, CO Style American Pale Ale (unfiltered) ABV 5.3% IBU … [Read more...]
History of Boadicea Hops Around 60 AD, Boadicea (Boudicca) led a revolt of the Iceni and other Celtic tribes, against Roman rule. Resentment against the invaders governance had been brewing among the tribes for a number of years, but the spark that lit the fire of revolt came when Prasutagus, King … [Read more...]
Table of Contents The History of Barleywine Style Profile & Characteristics Examples of the Style How to Brew an English Barleywine History of English Barleywine English barleywine is the aged grandfather of the beer world. He can be intimidating at first, … [Read more...]
History of Lublin Hops Poland is a country steeped in farming tradition. Even today, more than 60% of the country's land is dedicated to farming. Hops have made up an important part of this farming culture since at least the 14th century. Poland's climate was even thought, by some, to be more … [Read more...]
History of Sweet Stouts If you like your beer sweet, with little bitterness, and maybe some subtle (or not so subtle) hints of coffee and chocolate, you'll find a perfect companion in a sweet stout. Also called a "milk" or "cream" stout, this beer is a traditional English style. It is often, … [Read more...]
