Hop Flavor

Hop breeders know what brewers and drinkers want: punchy, unforgettable fruit aromas. But how to deliver those efficiently and at the right scale? There’s the rub.

To brew a beer that’s bursting with great hop aroma and flavor, it’s critical to choose and use the very best you can get. North Park founder and head brewer Kelsey McNair explains their own discriminating approach.

Pull levers, turn knobs, spin wort—from whirlpools to “dip hopping,” here is a detailed look at some specific hot-side techniques and gear for dialing in substantial hop flavor and aroma.