Whether you’re a beginner homebrewer or an experienced one with years of practice and hundreds of batches under your belt, the fundamentals always remain the same.
Identifying the various aromas and flavors present in beer not only enhances the drinking experience but also provides a deeper understanding of the brewing processes and the unique characteristics of each beer style.
Excerpt: Beer tasting is not strictly a professional exercise or reserved only for competitions, but an activity that can be everyday, and with study, training, and practice, anyone can perfect it.
Nowadays, hops are a primary ingredient in beer brewing, but this wasn’t always the case. Throughout history, they were just one of many different herbs and spices used to flavor and preserve beer.
Marijuana and hops are genetically “cousins,” as both are members of the Cannabaceae family, sharing more similarities than we commonly believe.