THE RISE OF HOPS IN HINDUSTAN

Hop shoots are also called as hops and scientifically known as Humulus lupulus belonging to the family Cannabaceae are native to the North American temperate. These plants are crawlers and can grow up to 30 feet height. Its flowers are widely used in breweries due to their unique flavor and aroma. The bitter tase and aroma of beer is due to the hops as they balance the sweetness in beer. This plant also has anti-cancer properties, rich in IPA (iso propyl alcohol) and also used in curing fatty liver disease and tuberculosis disease. Hops have been recently cultivated in India. The brewing industry of India has a new raw material for the preparation of alcoholic beverages. These hops have anti-cancer properties therefore minorly helps in reducing the risk of liver cancer and liver cirrhosis. A farmer named Amarendar Singh is going to be the first known farmer to cultivate this crop successfully and Bihar becomes the first state in India cultivating the hops. Scientists are investigating its characteristics and conducting trails.