common hop
Definition
- 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.
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European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America
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