HOPS! It's NOT Just A BEER Thing!

Today on the Fermenstation podcast, we're diving deep into the world of hops. From their ancient origins and medicinal uses to their crucial role in modern brewing, hops have shaped the beverages we enjoy today. _____________________________________ Tools We Use: Fuggle Hop Pellets: https://amzn.to/4e7jTQC Tettnang Hops: https://amzn.to/43oOAvU Willamette Hop Pellets: https://amzn.to/4vz18wP Cascade Hop Pellets: https://amzn.to/4etSXfi Mini Keg: https://amzn.to/4edQRiz We use the Amazon Affiliate Program for these links and we DO receive a small commission if you purchase using our links and all this comes at no additional cost to you! _____________________________________ We'll explore the history of hops, why brewers started using them, how they affect flavor, aroma, bitterness, and shelf stability, and what happens when different hop varieties are used. We also discuss the compounds found in hops, their effects on people, common misconceptions, and how hops are used in beer, mead, and other fermented beverages. Whether you're a homebrewer, craft beer enthusiast, mead maker, or simply curious about brewing history, this episode covers everything you need to know about one of brewing's most important ingredients. Topics include: 🍺 The history of hops in brewing 🌿 Traditional medicinal uses of hops 🍺 Bittering, flavor, and aroma additions 🌿 Alpha acids and hop chemistry 🍺 Dry hopping and modern brewing techniques 🌿 Hops and preservation before refrigeration 🍺 Popular hop varieties and styles 🌿 Hops in mead and alternative fermentations 🍺 Common myths about hops What is your favorite hop variety? Let us know in the comments! _____________________________________ Become a City Steading VIP - Click to learn more http://www.city-steading.com/vip-club Want more City Steading? Recipes: @CitySteadingBrews Tastings: @citysteadingtastingroom Chaos: @CitySteadingBTB Rants: @CitySteadingUnfiltered Non-Alcoholic Beverages: @CitySteadingZero Gardening: @PlantLifeYT Website: http://www.city-steading.com Instagram:   / citysteading   #Hops #Brewing #BeerBrewing #Homebrewing #CraftBeer #BrewingScience #BeerHistory #MeadMaking #Fermentation #BrewingPodcast #HopVarieties #BeerEducation #CraftBrewing #Brewmaster #FermentedBeverages