Lesson 4 - Hop Chemistry

Pre-requisite Knowledge:

1. Introduction to Hops (Hops/Lesson 1)
2. Hop Biology and Cultivation (Hops/Lesson 2)

Learning Outcomes:

1. Be able to give an overview of the key chemical components of hops, and how each core component affects beer.
2. Describe how the individual components of the resins are modified during the brewing process, and how they affect beer bitterness.
3. Classify the hop oil composition, their effect on beer flavour and aroma, and typical levels in beer.
4. Be able to choose which hops to use in a beer, based upon a hop analysis and intended final beer flavour (generally).