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.
Suggested Response - Q1
*Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If false, provide a reason why you think this.
- a) Lupulin glands only contain the bittering compounds found in hops.
- b) The Total Resins are very important in brewing and make up roughly 50% of the hop cone.
- c) Predominantly bitter varieties can be used as an aroma hop, and vice versa.
- d) Predominantly traditional aroma varieties tend to have an a-acid level below 10%.
- e) Noble hop is a variety of hop.
Response:
- a) False. Lupulin glands contain the aromatic essential oils, as well as the bittering resins.
- b) False. They are important in brewing, yet only make up between 15-30% of the hop cone.
- c) True.
- d) True (although some new varieties have high a-acid as well as excellent aromatic properties; traditional aroma varieties have low α-acid levels).
- e) False. Noble hop refers to a group of hop varieties including Hallertau, Saaz, Spalt and Tetnang.