For the Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to the Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops

For the Love of Hops: The Practical Guide to the Aroma, Bitterness and the Culture of Hops
By Stan Hieronymus
Brewers Publications, December 2012, $19.95

A much-anticipated compendium on all things hops, from one of the greatest beer writers around. Hieronymus leaves out nothing—from Alfred Chapman identifying the key hop compounds in the late 19th century, to today’s groundbreaking research, like a method of quantifying bitterness that could soon replace IBUs. Each line of this book is packed with history, science and practical brewing application. Referencing the flavor profiles and recipes of beers we all know and love, Hieronymus makes esoteric information feel accessible. Recipes, a reference guide, and nuggets of insight from the best brewers and researchers in the industry solidify this book’s slot in the brewers’ canon. ■