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There's not enough oxygen on Mars for us to breathe. The water is trapped in ice caps, and the soil is alkaline and dry. But up on that red planet, there's the potential for growing hops, the plant that gives beer its delightfully sharp, sour taste. That ought to make it feel more like home. The hops discovery ...
Brewing beer on Mars? Students find Martian soil is suitable for growing hops - ZME Science on 20 Jan 2018
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Hop Heaven via HOPSLAM Ale
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HOPSLAM Heaven!
Hopslam - My Favorite Ale!
It’s that time of year again and Bell’s Brewery nailed it again – HOPSLAM ale! If you are a hop connoisseur or IPA fanatic, this is it. A double IPA at 10% alcohol, it is not for the weak. This once a year specialty is available only in January and February and sells out fast. I honestly have to say it is my favorite ale of all time! If you grow hops and/or homebrew, this is what you shoot for.
As us Scandinavians say, “it’s a bit spendy”. At $16.99 a six pack, it better be good and it is! I can justify it by breaking it down to less than $3.00 a bottle. This stuff is so awesome it must be experienced. A tip – pour a glass and just smell it for a couple minutes. It has an incredible “nose” or bouquet to it, savor it. Ok, time to dive in, savor the smooth but commanding hop bite. This is as close to a flavor orgasm as you can get – ok, maybe it’s just me but, damn is it tasty!
If I could come close to duplicating this with my own hops, I would have reached the pinnacle of my hop growing / homebrewing craft. More likely I will have to wait for January and February to accommodate my taste buds. I will keep growing hops and dream of a homebrew that comes close to this. Once achieved, I would have more friends than I could want.
