Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. If you want to be an expert, here's what you need to know. For more than 20 years John Holl has been covering the beer industry as a reporter and ...

Beer is brewed with dried hops due to the flower’s extremely short shelf life. But during the three-week harvest season in Oregon (generally between mid-August and mid-September), brewers have the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Self-professed beer lovers and casual fans alike know that hoppy IPAs have been dominating the craft beer scene for some time now. Hop-forward ...

In all corners of the Yakima Valley, warehouses rumble, workers rise early and headlights bounce through fields. The smell of hops is pungent as the 2024 crop makes its way from fields to storehouses, ...

These beers are vibrant, bright, brimming with fresh green flavors, and are only available once a year. For more than 20 years John Holl has been covering the beer industry as a reporter and editor.

Squeezing a freshly picked hop flower between your fingers releases an unmistakable aroma — the smell of beer. For growers, it is also a sign that months of careful work are about to come together.

Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. If you want to be an expert, here's what you need to know. Food & Wine / Hopsy / Dziggyfoto / Getty Images Hops have fueled the modern beer ...