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#Repost @californiabeercouple ・・・ Experience Talus Hazy Pale Ale @hapasbrewing_lg great beer at the new location! We are happy we made it out to the ne location! Cheers🍻 . . . . . #Beerbabe #beerlover #ipa #butterfly #IPA #Double #FYP #beernerd #beertasting #beerdog #craftnotcrap #craftbeerlife #drinkbetterbeer #drinkbaybeer #drinklocalbeer #couplegoals #couplesthatdrinktogetherstaytogether #coupleadventures #saturdayvibes #daydrinking #craftbeer #Hapas #losgatos #menofcraftbeer #menofinstagram #mensfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/CHmMOUtr-nQ/?igshid=1dkqw3mkvaf9v

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This is one hell of a spicy beer! 

Ok. That may be a bit of an exaggeration. Nevertheless, this ale has a subtle spice to it. The addition of chipotle gives this ale a slight spicy kick as it goes down! Surprisingly refreshing too. 

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[meganelyse28]

Tap that #depotbottombrewery #DBB #drinkbetterbeer (at Depot Bottom Brewery)

[shamelesswastelandwizard]

@ukyeastieboys & @blackjackbeers have got together & brewed a great pecan pilsner. A hoppy pilsner with a fruity punch & a slight taste of pecan with a nice crispness. #realfriction #yeastieboys #blackjackbrewery #pecanpilsner #craftbeerdoneright #craftbeernotcrapbeer #drinkbetterbeer #craftbeercommunity #fridayvibes #hoppy

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Thanks to @newyorkcraftbeer for letting us be poured at the @GreatAmericanBeerFestival this weekend! . Courtesy of @interboronyc. Great thanks to Laura fellow #womanowned founder of #interboronyc. Great thanks to Paul president of #newyorkcraftbeer guild. . #beerstagram #brewingnyc #craftbeer #craftbeernyc #drinkbetterbeer #drinklocal #drinknyc #instabeer #newyorkbeer #nybeer #nycbeer #nycraftbeer #nycbrewed #thinknydrinkny #greatamericanbeerfestival #gabf2018 #gabf #islandtoislandbrewery #strongropebrewery https://www.instagram.com/p/BoDoTiIFAEz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ewjabqiosnt7

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#GreatRhythmBrewing #Squeeze #NHbeer #craftbeerporn #beer #drinkbetterbeer

[agladman]

BeerBods Cheat Sheet, 12 October 2017

Wild Horse Brewing Company, Dry Hopped American Wheat

Wheat beer, 4.7% ABV

Find the brewery on Twitter at @wildhorsebeer and on Instagram also at @wildhorsebeer.

Serving temperature

Serve this beer at 4°C to 7°C; stick it in the fridge early so it has time to cool right down. As ever, be wary of over-chilling your beer. More chill means less flavour.

Flavours to expect

Here’s what the bewery has to say:

“This is not your typical wheat beer – a half-barley malt, half-wheat malt base is elevated by a generous load of West Coast hops, finished with a Mosaic dry-hop. The result is a light, refreshing beer with a big hit of tropical fruit.”

This beer also contains dextrin malt. Dextrins are unfermentable sugars, which should equate to a fuller body in the finished beer - something you can also get from the wheat. Expect a light yet creamy beer with some fruity oomph to finish.

Once again we have a helpful brewery, telling us exactly which hops they’ve used. Here’s today’s line up.

Willamette: blackcurrent, spicy, floral

Cascade: lychees, floral, grapefruit

Mosaic: tropical fruit, blueberry, citrus

Yeast fans, this beer uses San Diego Super Yeast WLP090. Apparently it brews ‘clean’ meaning it doesn’t produce many esters. This should allow the grains and hops to come through really well.

Food pairings

It’s a light beer so look for light food. Classic pairings include steamed mussels and other seafood. I suggest a blood orange and fennel salad with a nice slice of sourdough. The fruity hops should play well against the crisp acidity of the salad, which in turn should match up with the tart character often found in wheat beers. The sourdough will also help bring out the malt side of the beer.

Further info

Read more on this beer from BeerBods and Wild Horse Brewing Co.

[estherzlt-blog]

Weird beard Safe Stout #drinkbetterbeer #craftbeerkl (at The Great Beer)

[beerselfie]

#Repost @andy__pants ・・・ Cheers to Fancy Pants @theravenouspigbrewingco @classic_larry I had an awesome opportunity to brew with my favorite brewery and friends @theravenousrewingco, and I’m proud to put this out there for everyone to enjoy! . . . #fancypants #ravenouspig #theravenouspigbrewingco #igowithlarry #andypants #winterpark #supportlocal #drinklocal #drinkbetterbeer #beerlife #orlandobeer #beer #craftbeer #beernerd #ilovebeer #orlandodoesntsuck #carboholic #craftnotcrap #beerhomies #beerfam #beerstagram #allthebeer #beerporn #orlandounited #cflcraftbeer #beerselfie https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWLbviroIV/?igshid=9nnv26kwrp01

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What are hops in beer?

By Ng U-Sern and Mili Lim

ESTIMATED READING TIME: 1 minute 30 seconds 

Ever heard beers being described as hoppy or hop-forward, and wondered what that really meant? Let’s hop into the basics of hops.

1.0 HOPPING INTO HOPS

The traditional ingredients of beer are water, yeast, malt (usually barley), and hops. 

Hops are cone-shaped flowers which generally contribute to the beer’s taste, bitterness, aroma, and also acts as a natural preservative. 

2.0 HOP CHARACTERISTICS

When drinking a certain beer, knowing your hops better can help you identify the taste notes in your beer.

From citrusy and fruity hops to piney and earthy hops, different hop families possess different hop characteristics.

3.1 HOPS ON ACID

So, how do hops work their magic? The key components in hops are alpha and beta acids and essential oils. 

Firstly, the alpha and beta acids in hops contribute to different kinds of bitterness in beer and is measured in International Bittering Units (IBUs). This hop bitterness is essential to balance out the sweetness of the fermented sugars from the malts which are converted to alcohol with the help of yeast.

At the boiling stage of brewing a beer, the timing of adding in hops with different concentrations of alpha or beta acids produce different results. Alpha acids in hops dissolve quickly to release its bitterness when added to the boil, whereas beta acids take a longer time to break down to produce bitter flavour and this can be seen when the beer is aged or lagered (stored). 

It should also be noted that beta acids delay bacterial spoilage, thereby acting as a natural preservative. 

Furthermore, there are different types of alpha and beta acids, each of them with different bittering properties. For example, Humulone (an alpha acid) gives the beer a soft bitter flavour whereas Cohumulone (another alpha acid) gives a harsh bitter flavour.

3.2 ESSENTIAL OILS ARE ESSENTIAL 

Secondly, the essential oils in hops contribute to the flavour and aroma of the beer. As they are volatile and evaporate quickly, brewers have adopted techniques like dry hopping or hop bursting to ensure that the essential oils do not completely evaporate by the time the beer is brewed.

Dry hopping means adding hops (usually for the second time) after the boil stage to ensure the aroma from the essential oils are retained. Hop bursting means loading large amounts of hops at a late boil stage to ensure the delicate oils survive the boil. These techniques generally produce more hop-forward beer styles like India Pale Ales (IPAs) or Imperial / Double IPAs. 

4.0  GENERAL EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT HOPS IN BEER

Common hop families may share similar hop characteristics:

1. USA HOP FAMILY (strong tendency for citrus notes, pine, resinous):

Types of Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Simcoe, Sorachi Ace, Perle.

2. ENGLISH HOP FAMILY (generally more herbal, earthy and woody):

Types of Hops: Admiral, Golding, Fuggle.

3. GERMAN HOP FAMILY (spicy, herbal, floral, citrusy):

Types of Hops: Crystal, Hallertau, Saaz, Spalt, Sterling.

4. SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HOPS (tropical fruit, citrusy):

Types of Hops: Galaxy (Australia), Nelson Sauvin (New Zealand).

EXAMPLES OF HOP COMBOS IN CRAFT BEERS AVAILABLE IN MALAYSIA:  

1. Brewdog Jackhammer (IPA), brewed with: 

- Amarillo hops: orange citrus, floral

- Centennial hops: floral, citrus

- Columbus hops: herbaceous, pine

- Chinook hops: piney, mellow citrus

- Simcoe hops: piney, grapefruit, tropical fruit

2. Brewdog Dead Pony Club (Session Pale Ale), brewed with:

- Citra hops: passionfruit, lychee, citrus

- Mosaic hops: fruity, tangerine-like

- Simcoe hops: piney, grapefruit, tropical fruit

3. Hitachino Saison Du Japon (Saison), brewed with:

- Hallertau hops: spicy, floral

- Kent Golding hops: floral, herbal

- Pacifica hops: citrus, floral

- Perle hops: spicy, slightly floral and fruity

4. Hawkers IPA, brewed with:

- Amarillo hops: orange citrus, floral

- Cascade hops: grapefruit, spicy, citrus

- Centennial hops: floral, citrus

- Citra hops: passionfruit, lychee, citrus

5. Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA:

- Cascade hops: grapefruit, spicy, citrus

- Columbus hops: herbaceous, piney

Next time you are having one of these beers, try and see if you can identify the hop flavours!

HOP this helps! 

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External links on hops: 

https://www.bjcp.org/cep/HausotterHops.pdf

https://www.thebrewenthusiast.com/hops/

https://vinepair.com/beer-101/the-role-of-hops-in-beer/

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/101/hops/

http://freshops.com/hop-variety-descriptions/

[mytipsyturvy]

Alesmith Luped In IPA, 6.5% ABV, San Diego-styled IPA by @AlesmithBrewing. . The back of the can says the hops are the real star of this beer, and it’s hard to disagree. The hops definitely take prominence here, both on the nose and the entry, before a citrusy fruitiness takes over on the mid-palate, with notes of stone fruits and light pomelos hovering over a layer of citrusy bitter hoppiness. . It’s the kind of beer I can drink really quickly, but at the same time also want to linger longer on. . Got it from @alesnlagers. . #beer #beers #craftbeermalaysia #craftbeerkl #mytipsyturvy #tipsyturvybeer #craftbeer #craftbeers #drinkbetterbeer #alesmith #ipa #ale https://www.instagram.com/p/CIYMsUipYwq/?igshid=1wsczyap43lmu

[skoisirius]

#WhatIDrankLastNight Returns with #Literally one of the best #IPA's I have consumed in a while. I say that in a sea of IPA's that has now flooded the #LeftCoast. The #TemescalBrewing #ZigZag is everything a true #HopAddict would want complete with thee most epic blend of #MyFavorite two hop varieties: #Mosaic and #Citra. Brilliantly done!! On the left is a highly rated and very delicious #PaleAle from #TopplingGoliath #Brewery, which was also #Dank. #BeerSnob #CraftBeer #BeerGeek #BeerHunter #HeadStash #ForTheDome #16oz #CannedAle #DrinkBetterBeer #BitterGoodness #HopsHopsHops #FuckingGood #ThankYouSirMayIHaveAnother #Cheers #LetTheSudsFlow #YesPlease

[meganelyse28]

Homebrew class supplies are in!! #ChristmasinAug #depotbottombrewery #DBB #drinkbetterbeer (at Depot Bottom Brewery)

[miketually]

It's a @beerBods and Star Wars evening. #beerBods #drinkBetterBeer https://ift.tt/3aqSR4Q

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