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The Brü Lab

Episode 161 | Applying The Science: Hop Water

Jun 26, 2024
Jordan Folks, Brülosophy contributor, joins to discuss hop water production. Topics include brewing with new products, strategies for transferring dry-hopped beers, making hop water, different hop addition methods, preparation and evaluation, and cold steep dry hopping. Exploring the complexity and benefits of hop water as a non-alcoholic option.
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Quick takeaways

  • Producing hop water involves selecting aromatic hop varieties and enhancing clarity with additives like gypsum and yeast.
  • Aqueous hop extracts like hop kick provide a soluble alternative, and yeast presence in hop water can influence taste.

Deep dives

Imperial Yeast's Special Order Strains

Imperial Yeast offers special order yeasts like ale, lager strains, Brettanomyces, Kvike, and more in addition to their core strain selection. These special order strains require a 10 liter minimum order and a two to three week propagation time, offering brewers new yeast options to experiment with.

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