Water, malt, yeast and hops are the main ingredients for beer. After a three-year study to find what hops can grow in the Natural State researchers, are trying to find if local brewers would use locally grown hops. This could provide another way for producers to diversify their crops, enter an expanding brewery industry and introduce a local flavor in Arkansas’ beer scene.
Researchers, brewers work to bring local hops to local breweries
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The Ivory Bill Brewing Company hosted a Science Hour about local hops this past weekend.
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Empty glasses sit on the counter at the Ivory Bill Brewery.
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Amanda McWhirt prepares samples of dried hops for attendees to smell.
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After grabbing a drink, attendees gather in the brewery for the presentation.
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