Leah’s Beer School: Lesson 59
What are Cryo Hops? Before diving right into the swirling whirlpool of Cryo Hops, let’s first look at how hops are used in brewing. Hops are one of the 4 essential ingredients in beer, along with water, yeast and barley. Brewers may use either whole cone or pelletized hops, where whole cones are kept intact, pelletized hops are milled and compressed. While whole cone hops are ideal for certain recipes, pelletized hops are more practical, as they are both easier to use and to store. T-90 are the most commonly used type of hop pellet, where T-90 stands for “Type …