The wonders of the English hops: a walk through its gardens
This week we explore the fascinating world of English hops, that fundamental ingredient that drives the brewers crazy. From home in the sunny summers of the British southeast, passing through the fields of the Midlands, this hops is the very essence of many traditional beers.
Epic varieties and memorable flavors
Let’s talk about the protagonists: East Kent Goldings, Fuggles, and Northern Brewer, the triad that should not be missing at the table of a beer lover. Who could forget the earthly and complex flavor of Kent Goldings? This hops not only puts flavor, but tells stories. For example, Northern Brewer had its moment of glory in the famous Anchor Steam, a pioneer of American beer art!
A symphony of flavors
The beers made with British hops are a true feast for the senses. With notes ranging from the spicy and earthy to the herbal and gomoso, each sip is a new experience. In English beers, what in other styles would be a taste error here becomes a distinctive characteristic.
Incorporating the English hops in the beer world
The beer styles that embrace the British hops are as diverse as intrigues. Imagine a bitter or a porter, where the complexity of these hops adds a robust profile to each drink. American breweries have sought to recreate those styles using these hops, although today the trend is to use cleaner varieties from the Pacific, but you never have to forget the British classics!
A hopeful future for English hops
Despite the evolution in the brewery, the English hops remains a favorite choice for many brewers seeking authenticity. The diversity of its flavor contributes to each new beer to tell a unique story in each drink.
Let’s provide for tradition and future
So, if you ever have the opportunity to enjoy a beer that carries British hops, do it! Immerse yourself in that experience of flavor that combines tradition and beer art. Health for the hops that give us joy in each cup!
