Hops may cause allergic cross reaction in people who are allergic to birch pollen. the allergic reaction include congestion and mild rash. It must be avoided by people with depression as hops may cause worsening of symptoms.(2)
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Description
Hops are green, cone-shaped flowers of the female hop plant, Humulus lupulus. They are primarily used as bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer. There are three categories of hops, namely. English hops, Noble hops and American hops. Each of these kind imparts different characteristics and flavors to beer.They, along with the bitterness, impart fruity, floral, or citrus flavours and aromas.