Hops Flowers

(Humulus lupulus)

Hops is one of the most economically and culturally significant plants in the Western world — a vigorous, climbing perennial vine of the hemp family (Cannabaceae) native to Europe, western Asia, and North America, and cultivated on a massive scale across the temperate world for its use in brewing beer. Humulus lupulus produces distinctive cone-shaped female flower clusters called strobiles — commonly known as hop cones or hop flowers — which are harvested in late summer and used to impart the characteristic bitterness, aroma, and preservative qualities that define modern beer. The use of hops in brewing dates to at least the 9th century in Germany, and by the 15th and 16th centuries hops had largely replaced the older herbal brewing mixture known as gruit across northern Europe, transforming the flavor and shelf life of beer permanently.

Beyond brewing, hops have a long and well-documented history in European herbal tradition. The lupulin glands found within the hop cone — the golden, resinous powder visible when the cone is broken open — contain the plant’s most concentrated phytochemicals: alpha acids (humulone, cohumulone, adhumulone), beta acids (lupulone, colupulone), myrcene and other terpenes, flavonoids (xanthohumol, isoxanthohumol), and 2-methyl-3-buten-2-ol, a compound produced during the drying of hops. Hops have been used in European folk herbalism for centuries, particularly in the context of sleep and relaxation traditions, and are listed in the German Commission E monographs. Our Hops Flowers are available in both Whole and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Whole and powdered strobiles (hop cones) of Humulus lupulus — Hops
• Rich in alpha acids, beta acids, myrcene, xanthohumol, and lupulin resin
• One of the most historically significant brewing botanicals in the world
• Listed in the German Commission E monographs
• A cornerstone of European folk herbal tradition for centuries
• Available in Whole and Powder forms
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Home Brewing: Whole hops are a classic addition to home-brewed ales, IPAs, and lagers — add during the boil for bitterness, or dry-hop post-fermentation for aroma. Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of whole or powdered hops in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes. The flavor is distinctly bitter and earthy — traditionally blended with other botanicals such as valerian, passionflower, or lemon balm. Tincture: Use in alcohol or glycerin-based tincture preparations. Capsules: Fill empty capsules with hops powder for a convenient supplement form. Sachets & Pillows: Whole dried hop cones have a long folk tradition of being placed in sachets or sleep pillows for their distinctive, resinous aroma.

Available in Whole (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.