beutinbrew
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So, we've all heard of the importance of "terroir" in wine - the idea being that the land on which the grapes are grown genuinely affects the flavor of the grapes and, therefore, the nuances of the wine. The best example of this might be the intense "grapefruit" and citrus flavors that Sauvignon Blanc takes on when grown in New Zealand; as opposed to the flinty, floral notes of the same grape grown in France.
My question is this: is there Terroir in beer? Perhaps, specifically, is there terroir in Barley or other grains? And what about hops? If Fuggle is grown in Oregon, is it different in nuance than Fuggle grown in England?
Obviously, yeast brings characteristics and is extremely local ... but what about the stuff that comes out of the ground?
My question is this: is there Terroir in beer? Perhaps, specifically, is there terroir in Barley or other grains? And what about hops? If Fuggle is grown in Oregon, is it different in nuance than Fuggle grown in England?
Obviously, yeast brings characteristics and is extremely local ... but what about the stuff that comes out of the ground?