hopnology: Hop Growing and Brewing for Craft Beer
#4: A Little Bit Dead On The Inside
What is “hop quality”? As a grower, how do you achieve it? Almost as important, how do you demonstrate it to your customers? Then for the brewers, asking the right questions to make sure you’re getting a quality product. We talk about sniff tests, harvest timing, moisture meters vs microwaves and why your hops should always be just a little bit dead on the inside.