Lesson 2 - Hop Biology and Cultivation
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This lesson deals with the biology, cultivation and breeding of hops, as well as the challenges faced by both breeders and growers when bringing hops to the market. We also take an in-depth look at hop varieties and their various classifications.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
- Introduction to Hops (Hops/Lesson 1)
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and provide an overview of the hop cone and how it is commercially grown.
- Explain the differences between hop varieties, and their core use in the brewing process.
- Summarise the benefits of hop breeding programmes, what they aim to achieve, and describe a typical breeding programme.
- Outline hop harvesting times, describing why and how hops are stabilised after harvest.
- Name key hop pests and diseases, describing how they affect the hops, and how they are controlled.