European hop

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Definition

Noun: * European hop: A European twining plant (Humulus lupulus) whose flowers (cones) are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors like beer; also cultivated in America.

Usage
  • The European hop is the primary species used in traditional brewing.
  • While native to Europe, the European hop is now grown in many regions worldwide for the brewing industry.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used in botany and agriculture to specify the species, often in contrast to native North American hop varieties.
  • In brewing contexts, it may be specified to denote the origin and characteristic flavor profile of the hops used.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hop (noun): The general term for the climbing plant or, more commonly, its dried flowers used in brewing.
  • Common hop: Another name for the same species, .
Synonyms
  • Common hop
Different Meanings
  • As a noun phrase, "European hop" refers specifically to the plant species. It is not typically used with other meanings.
Noun
  1. European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America

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