noun
hops
noun
1
The flowers of the hop plant, used to flavour and preserve beer.
"Brewers add hops late in the boil to bring out their aroma."
How to Use Hops
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plant flowers used to give beer its bitterness and aroma.
Common pairings
a handful of hops
dried hops
hop pellets
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Brewers add _____ late in the boil to bring out their aroma.