I have been taunting my hoppy colleague, Tim for quite some time about the ‘overuse’ of hops (particularly in American brews). ย Playing devil’s advocate, I’ve compared their use with the excessive use of oak in the wine world. ย My suggestion wasn’t merely a simple taunt. ย I was (and remain) curious over the role of hops in brew, particularly in American ones and how they compare with the use of oak in wine. ย Some may find it silly to compare the two, but I really don’t think so.
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