Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While it might seem complex to anyone who has never brewed their own beer, at its essence, beer is made of only a handful of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hops in a burlap sack - Stone36/Shutterstock One of the most talked about ingredients in the beer brewing process is hops. Some ...

Hops are the flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant. These green, cone-shaped buds are part of the Cannabinaceae family, which also includes the cannabis plant. But instead of being used like cannabis, ...

Hotter, drier seasons are threatening the traditions of German hops growers, who are fighting to preserve a way of life — and the flavor of your favorite brew. By Catie Edmondson Catie Edmondson ...