Exam Focus
- Hops can affect bitterness, flavor, and aroma.
- American hops often show pine, citrus, resin, tropical, catty, onion, or garlic notes.
- English hops often read earthy, herbal, or woodsy.
- German and Czech hops often read floral, perfumy, peppery, or minty.
Hop character
Hop variety and use shape whether hops mainly contribute bitterness, flavor, aroma, or a mix of all three.
Key Terms
- Hop aroma
- Volatile hop character perceived mainly by smell.