What is hops water and why should you try it?
In the world of innovative drinks, hops water (or Hop Water for Angloplants) is gaining strength. Imagine a bubbling soda that captures the aromas of hops without alcohol concerns. Depending on how it is prepared, this drink can be your new ally to hydrate and enjoy at the same time.
The hop water recipe: a walk through simplicity
Ready to make your own hops water? The secret of this drink is a simple process where you only need a couple of star ingredients. Water and hops are everything your cupboard needs for a single flavor cocktail!
Magic ingredients
– 150 g of hops in your best presentation (at choice)
– 20 liters of water
– 1 About yeast S-04 (here the magic begins)
– A touch of lemon juice or lactic acid
– Sugar tablets for that special bubble
The step by step
1. In a monumental pot, pour the 20 liters of water and adjust the pH with a little lemon juice or lactic acid, ensuring that it is between 3.5 and 4.5.
2. Heat over high heat until the water reaches the boiling point. Let it boil for 10 minutes and then cool it until it reaches a temperature of 77 ° C (170 ° F).
3. Place the hops in a stainless steel filter and let it stand covered for 20 minutes. Give that time to shine!
Now, to bubble it has been said! How to carbonate your creation?
The next step depends on whether you prefer to pack your creation in the bottle or barrel. Here we show you how to do it in both ways, with a lot of love and bubbles.
Barril in sight?
If you have opted for the barrel, transfer the lupulate water to it, and refresh at a temperature of 5 ° C (40 ° F). Connect a CO2 tank, adjust the pressure to 50 psi and agitated gently for about 3 to 4 minutes. Finally, the pressure decreases to 12 psi and … ready!
The bottle option
For bottling, cool the lupulate water until reaching 21 ° C (70 ° F). Transfer it to a lock with a lower key and prepare your bottles. Add dissolved yeast and a sugar table per bottle. Fill, close with disinfected tapas and let stand at room temperature of 1 to 3 weeks. Cool before serving. Enjoy your bubbly creation!
Let’s know the types of hops and their personalities
The hops can change the entire profile of your drink. We present some varieties that you should consider when creating your hops water:
The great dilemma: alcohol or not?
One of Million’s questions: does it contain alcohol? Well, if you decide carbonatar with CO2, your hops water will be completely free of alcohol. If you opt for yeast and sugar, there will be a small dose of alcohol. So, depending on how you prepare it, you can enjoy a refreshing drink or a subtle alcoholic touch.
