Hops

Hops is a product of a Farm . It is used to make Beer in a Brewery .
==History==
The ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians didn't brew their beer from hops, but from crushed wheat, barley or millet grains. A quarter of the ingredients were moistened and warmed in the sun, while the rest were lightly baked in order to preserve valuable enzymes. The soft loaves were cut into pieces and mixed with the warm, moistened wholemeal. The dough was then fermented with water. It is not known when hops was first used in brewing beer. Hops plants were attached to tall poles and harvested in mid-summer. For beer production, only female plants are needed - these contain a resin that gives the beer its bitter taste and preserves it for long periods of time.
==Product Description==
Hops is a valued provider of lupuline for beer brewing as well as an attractive meadow plant with a highly decorative effect. Due to its winding nature, the product is very similar to hemp which belongs to the same botanic family. As always, plenty of different classes of hops are cultivated. Lots of farmers specialise in the growing of hops, as their soil is more suitable for its growth than for the cultivation of wheat or barley. A lack of hops cultivation would put an end to the drinks industry and breweries.
Category:Farm
Category:1900
Category:Brewery
Category:1st Degree Material