Lesson 3 - Hop Biology and Cultivation SAQ
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This lesson provides the opportunity for you to test yourself on the material covered in Lesson 2 (Hop Biology and Cultivation) and determine the level to which you have attained the expected outcomes.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
- Introduction to Hops (Hops/Lesson 1)
- Hop Biology & Cultivation (Hops/Lesson 2)
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.