Hops are the flowers of the Humulus lupulus plant. These green, cone-shaped buds are part of the Cannabinaceae family, which also includes the cannabis plant. But instead of being used like cannabis, ...

Beer is made by fermenting malted grains, hops, water, and yeast. Small changes in ingredient amounts and production result in a vast array of beers.

The University of Minnesota’s efforts to breed a hardy hop could help local growers and breweries. Here’s why we don’t have ...