First wort hopping (FWH)
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Brewing and equipment”.
Explanation
Part of the hops goes into the wort during lautering, before the boil. This gives a smoother, rounder bitterness. The hops then boil for the whole time and count in the calculator like an addition at the start of the boil.
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What is first wort hopping?
- Adding hops to the bottle
- Adding hops to the whirlpool after the boil
- Adding hops to the wort as it runs off, before the boil
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Correct: Adding hops to the wort as it runs off, before the boil. The hops sit in the wort during lautering. This is said to give a softer, smoother bitterness.