Common Hops (Noun)
Meaning
European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hops are obtained from the cone-like flowers of the common hops plant, which is native to Europe but has been widely cultivated in the United States.
- Brewers rely on the unique preservative qualities of common hops to give beer its distinctive bitterness and flavor.
- The local brewery sourced their common hops from a nearby farm that had been cultivating the plant for generations.
- Common hops thrives in cooler climates and can often be found growing along fences and walls in the countryside.
- The florally spiced aroma and flavor that common hops impart to beer is enjoyed by millions worldwide.