common hop

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common hop

A farmer harvests common hop vines in a sunny field.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America: "Common hop" refers to a specific perennial climbing plant, Humulus lupulus, known for its cone-like flowers (strobiles) which are essential for imparting bitterness and aroma to beer.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The common hop is a vital ingredient in traditional brewing.
    • Farmers cultivate the common hop for its aromatic flowers.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hops" as a derived term: While "common hop" specifically names the plant, the word "hops" alone commonly refers to the dried flowers of this plant used in brewing.
    • This beer is brewed with aromatic hops from the Pacific Northwest. (Note: "Hops" here is a plural noun derived from the plant name.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Hop (noun): Often used as a shorter, more general term for the plant or its flowers.
    • The hop bines grew rapidly up the trellis.
  • Hoppy (adjective): Describes the taste or aroma of beer derived from hops.
    • This IPA has a very hoppy flavor.
Synonyms
  • Humulus lupulus: The botanical Latin name for the common hop.
  • Hop vine / Hop bine: Informal terms referring to the climbing stem of the plant.
Related Phrases
  • To hop a beer: An informal brewing term meaning to add hops during the beer-making process.
    • They decided to hop the beer twice for extra bitterness.
common hop

A farmer harvests common hop vines in a sunny field.

Noun
  1. European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America

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