Hops are the flowers of the hop plant, also known as Humulus Lupulus. They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours and aromas. The first documented use of hops in beer is from the 9th century.
The top 5 hop producing countries in the world are:
1. USA 44 tonnes
2. Germany 39 Tonnes
3. Czech Republic 6 tonnes
4. China 4,5 tonnes
5. Poland 2,8 tonnes
The top 5 most used hops are:
1. Cascade (Super acidic)
2. Citra (Fruity Acidic)
3. Centennial (Super hopped up)
4. Crystal (spiced up)
5. Amarillo (Aromatic IPA)
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