Hops are the female flower cones of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, along with use in other beverages and in herbal medicine. The first documented use in beer is from the eleventh century. Hops contain several characteristics...
Hops on a trellis
A photo of the hops farm in the Czech Republic, August 2008.
Growing hops, in pots, in Houston.
This hops plant guide covers everything from its beauty, the best way to harvest the plant, and how to use hops for insomnia and anxiety.
Spring is approaching soon, so it's almost time to plant hops! I've been growing hops for two years now, and I thought I'd write a little bit on how to grow them. Hops are easy to grow, make a nice decoration, and will produce more cones than you can probably use after the first year…
Hops can be used for herbal purposes. Hops are used to make beer. Sell to microbreweries or make your own. Here's how to grow hops.
Companion planting with hops can enhance crop growth and provide a decoy for pesky critters. That said, hop vines are aggressive growers so companion plants need to be considered carefully. This article can help with that.
At your local homebrew supply store, the grains are probably stored in bins or barrels at room temperature. In contrast, the hops are — or should be — refrigerated. The hops are stored cold for a reason — because fresher hops taste better.
Hops Bread, a tasty dinner roll-type bread from Trinidad and Tobago. This Caribbean-style bun is great for sandwiches, burgers or to just enjoy with your dinner.
Hops motif designed by Marek Jagusiak. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
How to string ropes for hops to climb on in the home garden
A hop growing journal and how-to guide for the at home hop-gardener
Growing Hops at Home: "I like beer. It makes me a jolly good fellow. I like beer. It helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow." Some solid lyrics by Tom T. Hall. But in all honesty, I do like beer and part of the reason why it can make you feel so mellow is…
Give a hyper-local flair to your home-brewed beer by growing your own hops.
Born and bred in Germany during the 1980's, Magnum hops are a popular variety used for bittering. Read our hop profile and how to use it while brewing beer.
From the archives: late summer hops growing in Missoula, Montana.
If you're an avid beer brewer, it's time you considered growing hops. They require some planning and hard work, but the rewards are worth it.
The Gardening Dad offers the expert advice for growing Hops in containers on your yard. Get to know how to grow Hops plants in your gardening area with the help of the gardening expert today.
