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When were hops first used in Germany?

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Six small glasses of craft beer in varying amber and golden hues are arranged on a metal tray atop a wooden bar counter in Brussels, Belgium. — Beer Glasses of beer in a bar in Brussels.

Hops were in use in Germany for brewing purposes by the 11th century.1

These hops—the dried female flower clusters of the common hop—are used to impart a mellow bitterness and delicate aroma to beer, while also aiding in the preservation of the beverage.2