Surprising Things About Hops for Chocolate Lovers (and everyone else)

Hops are a foundational ingredient of beer, and one of its buzziest ingredients. Because of their potentially bold tastes, flavors, and aromas, the character of hops can be divisive, leading many casual or non-beer drinkers to assume they don’t like “hoppy” beer. But hops and their use can be incredibly nuanced and varied. So what are hops, how are they used, and why should it matter to chocolate lovers?