Difference between wet and dry hopping

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Das_Reh, Nov 23, 2013.

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  1. Das_Reh

    Das_Reh Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2013 Florida

    I've seen this term thrown around a few times. What is the difference in the methods of hopping, and how does it effect the flavor of beer?
     
  2. CASK1

    CASK1 Pundit (951) Jan 7, 2010 Florida

    Dry-hopping usually refers to any hop addition after the wort is cooled. Usually post-fermentation. Wet hopping refers to any use of hops that are fresh from the harvest and not dried, like most are. Dry hopping adds mostly fresh hop aroma to the beer. Wet hopping can add bitterness, flavor, or aroma depending on when they are added, like any hop.
     
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