Hops

(In progress)

Need info on hops and how they pertain to alternate brewing methods, yeasts, and bacterium

Potential references (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1190513557643523/?qa_ref=qd&comment_id=1195663997128479&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D):

1. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/j.2050-0416.1970.tb03259.x/abstract
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25475328
3. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jib.40/full
4. Kowaka, K., et al. "true value of aroma hops in brewing." Proceedings of the congress-European Brewery Convention. 1983.
5. http://www.asbcnet.org/publications/journal/vol/abstracts/43-25.htm
6. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1228610483833830/
7. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1234538973240981/

Aged Hops

Chemistry

• "Increasing Bitterness By Dry Hopping", article by Scott Janish on oxidized alpha acids.

Aged Hops in Lambic

http://researchmap.jp/?action=cv_download_main&upload_id=55765

Historic lambic hopping

Aged Hop Suppliers

• Hops Direct "Choice Debittered/Aged Hops" (Leaf).
• Hops Direct "Choice Debittered/Aged Hops" (pellet).
• Freshhops "Lambic Hops" (Leaf - Willamette)".
• Yakima Valley Hops "Lambic / Aged Hops" (Pellet).
• Farmhouse Brewing Supply "Lambic Hop Blend" (Pellet - Blend of varieties).

Glycosides and Brettanomyces

Hops contain glycosides, which are flavor compounds that are bound to a sugar molecule. In their bound form, glycosides are flavorless. Enzymatic activity from some strains of Brettanomyces can release these bound compounds and release their flavor and aromatic potential. See the Brettanomyces page for details.

Techniques

Dry Hopping

• MTF thread on using very small amounts of subtle effects.

See Also

Additional Articles on MTF Wiki

External Resources

• Blog Article on Brett and Glycosides by Cy Wood.
• How hops prevent infection, by Lars Garshol.
• Unlocking Hop and Fruit Flavors from Glycosides, HBT article by Dennis L Waldron.
• Beer Legends Hop Varieties - gives vital statistics on hops including acid content, physical cone characteristics, storage and growth details, and oil content.
• TTB Hop Requirements for USA commercial breweries.