Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. If you want to be an expert, here's what you need to know. Food & Wine / Hopsy / Dziggyfoto / Getty Images Hops have fueled the modern beer ...

Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. Dive into popular varieties like Mosaic, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and more to learn how hops affect your beer, and ...

Hops, the dried, flowering parts of the hop plant used in beer, may have some unique health benefits when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests. A study, published on Oct. 25 in ...

The researchers collected data on beer hop yields and alpha content between 1971 and 2018 from 90% of European beer hop growing regions in Germany, ... Michal Cizek/AFP via Getty Images.

The levels of alpha acids in hops, which give beer its distinctive bitter flavour, are declining (Credit: Getty Images) Initially, hops were added as a preservative, not a flavouring.

Hops grow best in mild climates with a lot of sun, consistent rainy seasons, and nutrient-rich soil. They thrive between the 40th and 50th parallels, but can be found all over the world.

When it comes to beer and health, “hops are the star of the show,” says Glen Fox, a professor of beer-brewing science at the University of California, Davis.