Book The ingredients of beer - IL LUPPOLO
This book masterfully illustrates the nature of hops and their origins, and shows how to make the most of their characteristics during the brewing process. Stan Hieronymus starts from the basics of hop chemistry and then examines the essential role of growers and explains to brewers how to best choose the hops they need. The author provides fundamental information and descriptions for over 100 hop varieties and explores the qualities and use of hops in an entire chapter dedicated to the dry hopping technique. 16 recipes from around the world complete the volume, including those of some of the best American craft brewers.
Among the topics covered:
• Hops and aroma
• History and future of hops
• Grow and harvest hops
• Purchase hops
• Use hops in the brewery
• Dry hopping
• Store the hops
• Recipes from all over the world