This week, as the nations hop farmers begin to harvest the wonderful crop, which will ultimately flavour our favourite tipple, we thought it only right to celebrate the Great British Hop.
Hops are the female flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant. They are used primarily as a flavoring and stability agent in beer, to which they impart a bitter, tangy flavor.
Growing hops is a one of the hardest crop choices in farming. Hops require a high attention to detail throughout the year but most especially in the growing months as they need to be checked frequently.
The UK hop harvest usually starts in early September and depending on varieties grown and size of farm, it may continue into early October. FIND OUT MORE >
So to celebrate the British Hop, we're not taking any chances - we've got a beer from one of our favourite brewers:
The Salopian Brewery in Shropshire: HOP TWISTER (4.5%ABV)
The palate is fresh, piercing and focused, with soft malt overtones and pronounced citrus flavours. A strong focus of taut, lemony, grapefruit on the finish which is balanced by a dry bitterness.
We'll be open as usual on THURSDAY & FRIDAY night from 8pm, we hope that you can hop along! (sorry)
