twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
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The hops shortage is only part of the problem. 啤酒花的短缺仅是问题的冰山一角。
The basic materials of Orval beer are spring water, malted two row barley, aromatic hops and candy sugar. 酿造欧瓦啤酒的基本原料是水，两穗大麦麦芽，芬芳啤酒花和糖。
美
[hɒps]
