To help save it, however, scientists are collaborating with the brewing sector.
The taste of bitter is derived from hops, however due to the plant’s dislike of the warmer, drier weather in recent years, production has drastically decreased.
Hop genes are being isolated by researchers in Kent with the goal of creating more climate-change robust cultivars.
They also wish to create the stronger flavors that are currently in vogue.
Regarding the work, Shepherd Neame brewery’s Danielle Whelan stated, “Without it, the British pint is going to die off.”
“We are just going to be importing beer and we won’t have the culture that goes with it anymore.”
The characteristically bitter flavor that hops imparts to beer has also been impacted by warmer, drier weather. Furthermore, there is concern that the issue will only worsen as a result of climate change. Ramsgate Brewery’s head brewer, Eddie Gadd, said that it was already having an effect.
“Climate change is very relevant to me,” he stated.
