West Coast Hops

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by DrunkenMonk, Jun 30, 2012.

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  1. DrunkenMonk

    DrunkenMonk Initiate (0) Jun 2, 2012 California

    I've read that the West coast tends to be more hops oriented.

    Is this because people want hop brews or because thats what the brewers want to make?

    Discuss...
     
    #1 DrunkenMonk, Jun 30, 2012
  2. InVinoVeritas

    InVinoVeritas Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Wisconsin

    I just drink them, not analyze; they're delicious!
     
    #2 InVinoVeritas, Jun 30, 2012
  3. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
    Pooh-Bah

    I think it's just a style that has really taken a footing.. Not only that, but alot of American hops are from the PNW.
     
    #3 FATC1TY, Jun 30, 2012
  4. Orca

    Orca Grand Pooh-Bah (4,710) Sep 18, 2010 Washington
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Yep, a high percentage of hops come from the Yakima and Willamette Valleys (Washington and Oregon respectively).

    As to your question, it's because they taste and smell wonderful.
     
    #4 Orca, Jun 30, 2012
  5. LiquidTable

    LiquidTable Initiate (0) May 3, 2011 Michigan

    Hippies...it's all b/c..of the hippies :wink:
     
    #5 LiquidTable, Jun 30, 2012
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