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Hop Seal

Denotes the right of a hop-growing locale in Germany to "seal" its hops. 

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Oast House

A building designed for drying hops before they are compressed, baled, or pelletized, packaged, and sold to brewers.

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Geraniol

A compound closely associated with the aromas of several popular American hop varieties that is characterized by rose-like, floral, and citrus fruit aroma and flavors.

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IBUs

International Bitterness Units, commonly known as IBUs, are the internationally agreed-upon standard for measuring bitterness in beer.

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Noble Hops

Four varieties of hops known for their delicate, elegant, herbal, and floral aromas as well as being the products of their terroir, which is their history of having been grown in and having adapted to their home territories.

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Gruit

An herb mixture used to flavor and preserve beer before hops became commonly used in the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe.

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Lupulin

Small glands within a hop cone that contain hop acids and essential oil. 

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