DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane BAD HOPS....BAD BREW - THANKS A LOT, CLIMATE CHANGE Source: Stock Climate Change is now threatening our beers and ales. Here's what we know: The plant, which produces hops, used in beer production for imparting bitterness, favor and stability to beer is susceptible to hotter, drier conditions and production has plummeted Researchers at the University of Kent in England are isolating hop genes in the hope of producing climate-resistant varieties What's at stake is the Great British Pint dying off and the great culture that goes with it Also at stake in the interim are the unique flavors that hops give the beers The University of Kent is also searching for hop genes that add special flavor to beers Some health benefits of hops: Essential oils, flavanols and anti-inflammations Sedative properties Help with insomnia and h