Definitions

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  • noun brewing, beer A sealed chamber between the brewing kettle and counter-flow wort chiller, into which hops are added.

Etymologies

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hop +‎ back

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Examples

  • The Perles as a finish hop in the kettle or hopback blend with the Cascade aromatics, combining to create a softer aroma.

    SECRETS FROM THE MASTER BREWERS PATRICK HIGGINS 1998

  • With the acquisition of a new hopback, he hopes to start experimenting with some leaf hops.

    SECRETS FROM THE MASTER BREWERS PATRICK HIGGINS 1998

  • The Perles as a finish hop in the kettle or hopback blend with the Cascade aromatics, combining to create a softer aroma.

    SECRETS FROM THE MASTER BREWERS PATRICK HIGGINS 1998

  • With the acquisition of a new hopback, he hopes to start experimenting with some leaf hops.

    SECRETS FROM THE MASTER BREWERS PATRICK HIGGINS 1998

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