The Book of Hops by Dan DiSorbo

The Book of Hops

A Craft Beer Lover's Guide to Hoppiness

Dan DiSorbo

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · May 31, 2022

The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of 50 of today’s most popular hop varieties.

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Who it’s for
Profiles of fifty hop varieties pair detailed photography with notes on taste, composition, use, and origin.
Themes
Hop varieties and flavors, Craft beer brewing, Beer ingredients and production
Genres
Beer

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About this book

The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of 50 of today’s most popular hop varieties. Hops are the most important ingredient in the beer we love, offering a spectrum of distinct aromas, flavors, and bitterness. Whether it’s a floral Cascade, spicy Saaz, juicy Citra, or a combination of different varieties, hop character has become the driving force behind craft brewing.

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The Book of Hops profiles fifty of the most sought-after hops from around the world, with intricate photography and notes on taste, composition, use, and origin, plus examples of the wonderful beers that showcase them. With contributions from today’s most important brewers and growers; a handy primer that breaks down the science, story, and production of beer; and hand-picked craft beer recommendations throughout, this fully illustrated guidebook is all you need to discover and fully savor your next favorite brew.

Hop Profiles

Profiles of fifty hop varieties pair detailed photography with notes on taste, composition, use, and origin.

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  • Profiles of fifty hop varieties
  • Examples of beers that showcase them

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  • A primer on beer’s science, story, and production
  • Craft beer recommendations throughout

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  • Beer
  • Cooking Resources
  • Food Photography
Authors
Dan DiSorbo
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Published
May 31, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hop varieties and flavors · Craft beer brewing · Beer ingredients and production
Reading lane
Beer