Adored for its prominent aromas and promising bitter properties, the Sterling Hop is a delightful hop variety created by Dr. Cal Skotland. Sterling is a versatile all-American dual-purpose hop with roots tracing back to Europe, particularly Germany and Czechoslovakia.  Sterling is prized and sought-after for its complex essential oil composition, which is unique and unlike […]

I think that noble hops such as Hallertauer Mittelfrüher are some of the best varieties to use for beer, and this is why I like brewing with Liberty hops to offer a slightly American edge to my homebrews. Liberty shares many characteristics with Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, but I think there are enough differences that allow this

When I am homebrewing an American-style beer, Galena hops are one of the first hop varieties I turn to. I have crafted a lot of IPAs, pale ales, and lagers with this hop. I think Galena offers a smooth bitterness, and it’s an ideal hop due to its superior bittering qualities. In my Galena Hops

I enjoy making homebrews with dual-purpose hops because I think they offer the best of both worlds, as you can use these hops either for bittering or to add flavor to beer. This is why Warrior hops have become a favorite type of hop of mine, and I have recently been using Warrior in several

As far as versatile dual-purpose hop varieties go, Glacier is up there with the best. Glacier is a complex all-American hop variety created by the Washington State University, WA, USA.  Glacier Hops are coveted for their delicate and well-balanced bittering qualities while delivering delightful aromas in all hop additions. Additionally, Glacier is ideal for dry-hopping

The Zappa Hop is a unique neomexicanus variety, independently evolving in the pristine mountains of New Mexico. Recovered from the wild, this now native North American hop is exclusively cultivated by CLS Farms in the Yakima Valley, Washington, USA. Zappa Hops are desirable for their unique tastes and aromas. Just like Frank Zappa, who was

As someone who thoroughly enjoys brewing (and drinking!) German-style beer, Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, is a favorite type of hop of mine. I love working with noble flavors, particularly to create European pilsners and lagers; however, I’ve made several lovely tasting lagers and pilsners with Hallertau hops. Hallertau hops are an American version of Hallertauer Mittelfrüher, but

Biscuit Malt is a quality specialty malt produced by Dingemans® in Belgium. Biscuit Malt is a lightly roasted malt used in most Belgian Ales, American Ales, and British Ales sold worldwide. Biscuit Malt pairs well with darker roasts and adds a hint of biscuit malt to low-gravity bitters, mild Ale, and Brown Ale. Dingemans® Biscuit