{"title":"Spicy \u0026 Earthy","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic, grounded hops with peppery spice, earthy depth, and noble character. Essential for lagers, pilsners, and traditional European styles where restraint and refinement define the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cascade-hops","title":"Cascade","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCitrus-forward (grapefruit), noticeable floral and pine, subtle herbal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical \u0026amp; Citrus (primary residence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Herbal (spends winters there)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiney \u0026amp; Dank (frequently see on the block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade starred in the American Pale Ale creation story in the mid 1970s. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a case study of cascade, and, being its sole hop, displays considerable complexion in flavor and aroma if you think about it. Still one of the most popular and versatile hops in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 – 8.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 – 1.5 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States (most likely grown in Oregon\/Washington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centennial, Amarillo (in some recipes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hopsteiner.us\/variety-data-sheets\/Cascade\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be a main feature or supporting hop. Routinely used in most American beer styles. When combined with other hops or in more complex beers like barleywine or stout, the delicate citrus note can drop quickly - and as a supporting hop may drift into part of the beers complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for: Late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping. Typical rates: 0.5–2 oz per 5 gal for flavor\/aroma, 3–6+ oz for heavy dry hopping. Brew day tip: Add at flameout or whirlpool to keep the bright citrus and floral notes. Dry hop late in fermentation for maximum aroma. Plays well with Centennial, Chinook, and Citra.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42565839552597,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/cascade-hops-pale-ale-brewery-patio.jpg?v=1780517903"},{"product_id":"saaz-hops","title":"Saaz","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaaz is one of the world's most celebrated noble hops, the defining ingredient in classic Czech Pilsners. Delicate, refined, and unmistakably spicy with soft herbal and earthy notes — Saaz brings old-world elegance to lagers, pilsners, and any style calling for a clean, noble hop character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Czech Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma \/ Late Addition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, Herbal, Earthy, Noble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42565839847509,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"columbus-ctz-hops","title":"Columbus - CTZ","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpicy and herbal up front, characterized by pepper (spice) and onion (earthy). Some undertones of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpicy \u0026amp; Earthy (primary home)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral \u0026amp; Herbal (strong supporting role)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorytime\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbus is part of the famous “CTZ” group (Columbus, Tomahawk, Zeus) — three names for the same high-alpha hop. Released in the 1990s, it's frequently used in west coast IPAs, barleywines, and imperial stouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acids:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 – 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Oil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0 – 3.0 mL\/100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Substitutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinook, Nugget, Warrior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hopsteiner.us\/variety-data-sheets\/Columbus---Tomahawk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMore tech specs here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eColumbus is a true dual-purpose hop - excellent for both bittering and aroma. Late additions bring spicy and herbal notes. It shines in bigger, bolder beers where more delicate hops tend to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDry hopping rates have increased in recent years. 2–4 oz total in 5 gallons is a common range for solid impact. Some people push higher in very hop-forward beers, but it can get quite dank and resinous quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for: Bittering, late boil, whirlpool, and dry hopping. Brew day tip: Use early in the boil for clean bitterness, or late\/whirlpool\/dry hop if you want the spicy and herbal character to come through. Plays well with Chinook, Simcoe, and Citra.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42571721998421,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/0089\/1733\/files\/columbus-ctz-hops-deep-golden-ale-dark-table.jpg?v=1780611298"}],"url":"https:\/\/doubledank.beer\/collections\/hops-spicy-earthy.oembed","provider":"Double Dank Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}