Ask a Brewer: What’s the Difference Between Old World and New World Hops?
VinePair
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Much like the wine world’s vinifera and hybrid grapes, these titles indicate where the hops come from. While this category encompasses hops from Germany, the Czech Republic, and England, the most important of the bunch are the four “noble hop” varieties used to make pilsners and lagers: Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Tettnanger, Spalt, and Saaz.
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