I finished my previous post on this topic with several questions. Some folks may wonder if any observations linking hops to menopausal effects could exist in the Middle Ages. After all, the average life-expectancy was quite low in comparison to … Continue reading →
When last we “talked” about hops and menopause, I promised to review some of the science that may explain the reported use of hops as a medicinal agent over the centuries. Hops are quite chemically complex with a wide variety … Continue reading →
Why am I interested in this? Bear with me as I present my circuitous thinking about some new research on hops that I find quite interesting. As readers of this blog know, I like to identify modern research that provides … Continue reading →
The Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) has released new guidelines for beer, mead, and cider. The guidelines can be found at the BJCP Style Center. There are some major changes in the beer guidelines. I have not had a chance … Continue reading →
For some reason, the term “Real Ale” has cropped up several times recently on my newsfeeds or in online searches. The American Homebrewers Association recently posted an online article on cask conditioning in which they address how homebrewers could produce … Continue reading →