Managing Bitterness When Pursuing Significant Hop Flavor and Aroma in the Brew House

Look at strategies for achieving full hop flavor and aroma in hot wort while keeping bitterness intensity.

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Managing Bitterness When Pursuing Significant Hop Flavor and Aroma in the Brew House

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Managing Bitterness When Pursuing Significant Hop Flavor and Aroma in the Brew House looks at strategies for achieving full hop flavor and aroma in hot wort while keeping bitterness intensity aligned with stylistic targets. While cold-side hopping is currently attracting a lot of attention, understanding the art and science of hot side hopping can make the difference when pursuing well-balanced, well-structured recipe design for many "more traditional" beer styles. Understanding hop composition and the influence of heat allows the brewer to control the intensity of bitterness even when big hot-side hop flavor and aroma are desired.

The benefits of hot-side hopping have been exploited by brewers for centuries. However, our ability to reap the benefits that come through careful management of hot-side hop additions requires a firm grasp of boiling dynamics and how they influence the foundational hop character of wort.

The program is funded by a PDA Specialty Crop Block Grant ME# C940000781 and offered in partnership with Penn State Continuing Education, Berks Campus and Pennsylvania College of Technology, Brewing & Fermentation Science.

This event is being offered at no charge to participants. Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar. Registrants will also receive access to the webinar recording.

Who is this for?

Hop growers interested in engaging brewers
Moderately-advanced to advanced hobby brewers
Aspiring commercial brewers
Active commercial brewers lacking formal brewing education

What will you learn?

Components of Interest: Alpha Acids and Essential Oils
Derivatives of Interest: Iso-alpha Acids and Aromatics
Hot Side Bitterness/Aromatic Management Considerations
Putting It All Together: Practical Approach to Quantifying Hot Side Hop Additions for Predictable Outcomes

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