Hops vines -- and in particular the cones -- are poisonous to many breeds of dogs and some cats. Pet poisonings could increase with the upswing in home brewing.

Hops are the key ingredient that turn beer into beer. Dive into popular varieties like Mosaic, Cascade, Citra, Amarillo, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and more to learn how hops affect your beer, and ...

Hops grow at Oregon State University's hop yard in Corvallis. (Lynn Ketchum) With craft beer and home brewing becoming more popular, interest is fermenting among gardeners in backyard hops. Oregon ...

Hops’ bitter taste—derived from acids released during the boiling process—balances the grains’ sweetness. The plant’s distinctive color and its floral and fruity aromas added to its appeal.

Climate change is anticipated to only further the challenges producers are already seeing in two key beer crops, hops and barley. Some hops and barley growers in the U.S. say they’ve already ...