Backyard Bartending Growing Hops At Home
Choosing Hops Varieties There are many varieties of hops, and they fall into two categories when used for making beer: bitter and aroma hops. Some varieties are a mix of bitter and aroma hops genetics. Look for the alpha acid percentage when buying hops varieties that match the type of beer you want to make. NOTE: There are also ornamental hops, such as Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’, which are not used for making beer....