+*Hops* are the delicate, cone-shaped flowers of the *Humulus lupulus* plant. Essential to [Beer](/wiki/beer), they impart distinct [Bitterness](/wiki/bitterness) and complex aroma, acting as a natural preservative. These tiny cones shape a brew's character.
+## See also
+- [Brewing](/wiki/brewing)
+- [Flavor](/wiki/flavor)
+- [Yeast](/wiki/yeast)
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