- Recipes:
- 13
- Purpose:
- Bittering
- Alpha:
- Low
- Origin:
- 🇬🇧 Great Britain
Hops with Almond Flavor
Almond flavor is a unique and intriguing characteristic that can add depth and complexity to various beer styles. This subtle nuance is typically achieved through the careful selection of specific hop varieties or the addition of almond extracts or oils during the brewing process. Most notably, the almond flavor is desirable in darker, malt-forward styles such as Brown Ales, Porters, and Stouts. The nutty essence of almond complements the rich, caramel, and roasted malt notes in these beers, enhancing their overall taste and mouthfeel. This delightful combination of flavors creates a satisfying sensory experience for craft beer enthusiasts, making almond-accented beers a popular choice among discerning drinkers.
- Recipes:
- 887
- Purpose:
- Aroma
- Alpha:
- Moderate
- Origin:
- 🇬🇧 Great Britain
Whitbread Golding Variety (WGV) hops, first selected in 1911 by hop grower Edward Albert White, are a result of open pollinated Bate's Brewer. The hop's current name was coined after the Whitbread Brewing Company acquired the farm on which it was raised. Officially released for production in 1953, WGV was hailed as a savior variety by growers in Kent …