Exam Focus
- Know hops contribute bitterness, flavor, and aroma.
- Recognize traditional regional hop trait families.
- Include American, Australian/New Zealand, English, and German/Czech descriptors.
What to know
Hop flavor and aroma vary by variety and region, while bitterness depends on hop compounds and brewing use.
Syllabus detail
- Hops provide bitterness, flavor, and aroma.
- Traditional regional hop traits include American piney/citrus/resiny/tropical/catty/onion-garlic, Australian/New Zealander passionfruit/melon/pear/stone fruit/tropical, English earthy/herbal/woodsy, and German/Czech floral/perfumy/peppery/minty.
Study task
Be ready to explain hops in the context of identify normal flavors of beer and their source and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Hops
- Know hops contribute bitterness, flavor, and aroma.