Hop And Brew School Ep8 | Hop Creep

In this episode of the Hop And Brew School® Podcast, Nick Zeigler and Justin Crossley discuss the mysterious phenomenon of "hop creep", where brewers experience changes in specific gravity, among other things, when dry hopping their beers. Nick walks us through what is happening in solution to cause the "hop creep" effect, including the chemistry behind it. And of course, what would a Hop And Brew School Podcast be without lessons in how to account for it, or even prevent it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Hop & Brew School® Podcast is an original series focused on connecting the world’s finest brewers with the latest knowledge about hops and brewing solutions so we can all drink better beer. In each episode, experts from Yakima Chief Hops walk you through every aspect of hop growing, processing, applications in beer and everything in between. From propagation to pint, Hop & Brew School teaches beer lovers the science and agriculture surrounding everyone’s favorite ingredient…hops! Have a question or suggestion? Email hopandbrewschool@thebrewingnetwork.com. The Hop & Brew School Podcast is a production of The Brewing Network.