hopsintermediate
Hopsintermediate is a term that refers to a stage in the process of hop utilization during brewing. Hops are added to beer for their bitterness, flavor, and aroma. The bitterness comes from alpha acids, which are isomerized when boiled in wort. The flavor and aroma compounds are more volatile and are released through different methods of hop addition.
During the boil, alpha acids undergo isomerization, converting into iso-alpha acids. These iso-alpha acids are responsible
Beyond just bitterness, hops also contribute flavor and aroma. These are typically achieved through late hop