Intriguing Ways to Cook with Hops
Hops are prized for their ability to impart varied, complex flavours to beer… but did you know they can also be used culinarily?
While hops may seem like a bizarre or exotic item to cook with, it’s the same as using other herbs and spices in your kitchen… you just have to know what to do with them. Appetizers, main dishes, beverages.. even desserts can be uplifted with hops - you just have to know what to do with them!
Much like salt or lemon juice can be added to dishes to perk them up, a small amount of hops – used wisely, and with specific techniques to do so in a balanced fashion – can really make a dish sing.
Even those who are not fans of beer will love the unique flavours that various types of hops can bring to their plate. Floral, earthy, peppery, citrusy… Cooking with hops is a great way to expand your seasoning arsenal!
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Intriguing Ways to Cook with Hops
Hops are used to impart a variety of flavours in beer making... but can also flavour cooking and baking! Here’s how to make Homemade Hop Extracts!
If you’re looking for a unique - but fabulous - cheesecake, look no further. This Hopped Cheesecake with Citrus Glaze is different, complex, and awesome!
These may look like your traditional macaron, but the burst of flavour from the hops is anything but traditional!
Don't be too intimidated by the idea of making macarons, just take your time and enjoy the process!
These lollipops are made with beer and infused with hops, perfect for the beer lover in your life!
The flavours go together so well, complex but coherent, and definitely unique. The glaze is sweet and savoury with a little heat and a little bit of bitter hop bite – perfectly balanced, and so, SO good.
Behold!, our Hoppy IPA Pickles. The recipe that has ruined friends for all other pickles, and has earned itself a fanclub.
Not only great for hopheads and homebrewers, the use of IPA and fresh hops in these pickles create a great, complex flavour - definitely unique.
With the citrussy notes in this sauce, it worked ridiculously well on some grilled shrimp and scallops we made that night. It would also be great on pork and chicken, in particular – though I’m sure you could enjoy it on just about anything!
Our Hoppy IPA Pickles were SUCH a hit, I decided to make a relish based on the flavours in the pickles. Hoppy IPA beers go so well with pickles in general, why NOT play up the bitter flavours of the hops in this gorgeous relish?
Hops are capable of imparting intense flavours into food and beverage - which works really well with dark chocolate!
Hops may be known for flavouring beer, but can also be used as an herb!
These Hop Marinated Chicken & Vegetable Skewers are packed with
flavour!
Hops are known for the flavours they bring to beer, but they're ALSO
great for bringing complex flavours to homemade sorbet. Here's how!
Hops are renowned for their ability to impart flavours on beer, but did
you know they can be a delicious addition to lemonade? Here's how!
Resorts around the world offer "hopped up" spa experiences... but you can do the same at home, with this Homemade Hop Spa Bath Set!
Hop Brownies - a fun way to use hops in the kitchen! The slight
bitterness balances the richness of the brownies, for a unique and
complex dessert offering!
Hopped Popcorn - Hopcorn! - is a fun popcorn seasoning. It utilizes
many of the basic flavours of beer, without actually tasting like beer!
Fan of hops? You'll LOVE my cookbook, Hedonistic Hops: A Hop Head's Guide to Kitchen Badassery"!
Order your copy directly through this website, through Amazon, or through any major bookseller!
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