Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. If you want to be an expert, here's what you need to know. For more than 20 years John Holl has been covering the beer industry as a reporter and ...

Have you ever wondered how beer is made and what ingredients are used in this most refreshing beverage? One key element is hops — a cone-shaped flower of the plant (Humulus lupulus) in the ...

Animal and cell studies suggest that consuming hops could provide a range of health benefits, but human studies are sparse. Hops plants provide beer with its signature taste and aroma, and studies in ...