O que é o Hopstand?

O que é o Hopstand?

Esta técnica de lupulagem consiste em adicionar todos ou se não a maioria dos lúpulos de aroma e sabor na hora que desligamos o fogo da fervura, garantindo um período de contato extendido do lúpulo com o mosto.

O que é Whirlpool hopping?

Whirlpool Hopping Alguns consideram essa técnica uma mistura dos métodos de adição lúpulos de aroma com o hop back. O whirlpool hopping acontece bem como o nome diz, no whirlpool. Assim que se desliga o fogo e começa o whirlpool, adiciona-se os lúpulos e deixa-os descansar enquanto ocorre a decantação do trub.

Can you drink Heady Topper from the can?

The instructions are clearly marked on the tall-boy pint: “Drink from the can.” Kimmich is adamant that Heady Topper dies as soon as it’s poured into a glass. He explains that a layer of CO2 in the can essentially preserves the terpenes, aromatics, and hop essence that make the brew so Heady.

What does Heady Topper taste like?

Heady Topper is a double IPA-style beer with an 8-percent ABV. The beer is unpasteurized and unfiltered, giving it a hazy look and full-bodied mouthfeel. Those who have had Heady Topper praise its balanced flavors, which perfectly combines a bitter bite with bright, fruity notes.

What is Heady Topper yeast made from?

Heady Topper uses an extremely rare yeast that only The Alchemist has. Greg Noonan, the man who taught Kimmich how to brew, gave Kimmich yeast he got in the 1980s in England and made Kimmich promise he wouldn’t share the original culture. Other known ingredients includes British barley and American hops, particularly Simcoe.