About me
My name is Dustin. I'm am a recent PhD graduate of the biomedical engineering program at the University of California, Davis. My objective with making hop water is to make different pleasing varieties and document the process. I don’t care for any supposed benefits of hops other than their hydration in hop water form.
My name is Dustin. I'm am a recent PhD graduate of the biomedical engineering program at the University of California, Davis. My objective with making hop water is to make different pleasing varieties and document the process. I don’t care for any supposed benefits of hops other than their hydration in hop water form.
Before the pandemic, I tried hop water for the first time and I really like it. I could drink the stuff nonstop but it is expensive. I would buy a Lagunitas 4-pack and it could be gone in a day. I'm lucky enough that I can find them easily as well as a chance for other hop water, such as H2OPs.
Before the pandemic, I tried hop water for the first time and I really like it. I could drink the stuff nonstop but it is expensive. I would buy a Lagunitas 4-pack and it could be gone in a day. I'm lucky enough that I can find them easily as well as a chance for other hop water, such as H2OPs.
I looked up how to make it myself. The process seemed to involve carbonation equipment and other things I did not have. I don’t have the budget or space to store this dedicated equipment. Therefore, I looked into making hop water by making a concentrated fresh hop tea and adding that to the seltzer. I was inspired by Caleb Kraft after watching his success at making hop water in this way. After some experimenting with different things using cascade hops and information online, I found something I liked. It ended up tasting similar to H2OPs. From there, I set off to explore different hops and other methods that I could do simply and cheaply.
I looked up how to make it myself. The process seemed to involve carbonation equipment and other things I did not have. I don’t have the budget or space to store this dedicated equipment. Therefore, I looked into making hop water by making a concentrated fresh hop tea and adding that to the seltzer. I was inspired by Caleb Kraft after watching his success at making hop water in this way. After some experimenting with different things using cascade hops and information online, I found something I liked. It ended up tasting similar to H2OPs. From there, I set off to explore different hops and other methods that I could do simply and cheaply.
Although I am in no way an expert on brewing, I do brew mead with my SO. We pick up supplies at Brewmeister, which is also where I picked up most of the hops I use. As things progress, I'll be testing different hops and eventually mixing them to create different flavor profiles. However, I am still unfamiliar with different hops for now. Regardless, I will be trying different techniques used in brewing and applying them to specifically make hop water.
Although I am in no way an expert on brewing, I do brew mead with my SO. We pick up supplies at Brewmeister, which is also where I picked up most of the hops I use. As things progress, I'll be testing different hops and eventually mixing them to create different flavor profiles. However, I am still unfamiliar with different hops for now. Regardless, I will be trying different techniques used in brewing and applying them to specifically make hop water.
Overall, I’ve been drinking less soda and cutting my beer consumption down. If you want to do the same, give it a try.
Overall, I’ve been drinking less soda and cutting my beer consumption down. If you want to do the same, give it a try.
If you'd like to contact me, my email is dustin191977@gmail.com.
