Category Archives: Hops

Some notes on hops: Hop oils: 1. Hydrocarbons (50-80%) Myrcene 2. Oxygenated hydrocarbons (20-50%) Linalool (floral, orange) Geraniol (floral: roses, geraniums) Citronellol (green, floral, citrusy) 3. Sulfur compounds (thiols) 4MMP – 4-mercapto-4-methylpentan-2-one (catty) 3MH – 3-mercaptohexan-1-ol (yeast->3MH->3MHA) Reference 3MHA – … Continue reading →