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Hops: A Science Lesson

Beer begins as a vat of sweet sugar water (the wort) made from malted grain.  Centuries ago, brewers added bitter herbs and flowers such as dandelion, marigold, and heather to reduce the wort’s sweetness.  Using hops to add bitterness to beer … Continue reading

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