European Hop (Noun)
Meaning
European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The brewery added a handful of dried european hop to the brew kettle to give the beer a more robust flavor.
- In the Pacific Northwest, the ideal climate and rich soil made it the perfect place to grow the european hop for craft beer.
- To produce their unique pale ale, the brewmaster chose to combine european hop with citrus notes.
- At the garden store, they offered european hop seeds specifically marketed to homebrew enthusiasts.
- Freshly picked european hop was then boiled to release the alpha acids, essential oils, and polyphenols into the brewing mixture.