Hops are climbing plants belonging to the Cannabaceae family, with the scientific name Humulus lupulus. Hops have male and female flowers, and unpollinated female flowers are often used to produce beer.

There are many types of hops, each with its own aroma, but they all have a bitter taste. Some types have a special aroma. In addition to the characteristic bitter taste, hops also have a high essential oil content, which has good antibacterial and antioxidant effects.

Hops are usually grown in temperate climates and are mainly sown in the spring from March to May. This plant needs to be watered every day, but they are drought tolerant. Hops usually take about two years to fully develop. After being harvested, hops are stored in airtight conditions and in a cool, dry place until the hops are picked for brewing.

Currently, hops are grown in countries in Europe and America. In Asia, there are also some countries that grow this plant, such as China and Korea. And the place that produces the most hops today is Australia.

Hops contain some properties that are very suitable for the beer production process such as:

- Creating a bitter taste to balance the sweetness of malt. This is the most valuable use of hops, making beer taste mildly bitter. These bitter substances are highly bioactive compounds that help beer retain foam for a long time.

- Creating flavors from citrus, herbal to floral

- Hops have antibiotic effects that help yeast work better against unwanted microorganisms.

Carefully selected imported hops always meet the most stringent requirements of domestic and international beer producers.