Hops come
from the female flower of the Humulus Lupulus plant. Hops add a kind of spice
to the beer flavor. They can be quite bitter in taste but this provides a
balance to the sweetness that beer would otherwise have, which would be
overwhelming.
Yes, the
Home Brew Shop has a nice selection of organic grains and hops.
http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/acatalog/Organic_Grains.html
Good luck with your beer - I hope it turns out well.
Take a look
at this YouTube video, I like the way the guy is really patient in explaining
getting started in homebrewing;
It is actually totally legal to brew your own alcohol. What you're not allowed to do is distill it afterwards.
There are
loads of different types of hops but it's no always easy to tell the difference
especially if you are an amateur home brewer. These are the 3 main types of
hops;
1. German - Rich and spicy and connected
to classic European largers
2. English - Gentle and floral hops that
blend into the malt.
3. American - Stronger, citrusy and bold
flavors.
Yes it actually alters the taste of the beer depending on when you add the hops. If you add it at the beginning of the boiling process, it will add bitterness to the flavor but not so much aroma. If you add it at the end, you will get the aroma but not much bitterness.
It's actually illegal to sell homebrew beer, so you are getting into murky waters if you start buying from someone or ask them to make it for you as a 'business transaction' but there is a lot of grey areas with this law. So there could be an option to buy the ingredients and equipment and ask someone to 'make it for you'.
YES! I have been homebrewing for years and I'm telling you that it tastes better than the stuff in the tins and it's really rewarding to know that you made it yourself. Make sure you follow the instructions really well.
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