The Take
Hops are healthy single-ingredient plant matter that actually works as a bittering agent. They post a Slop Score of 14 because nothing gets added to the dried flowers.
The only downside is how often they disappear into mass-market lagers that add the rest of the industrial baggage.
The Verdict
Hops deliver clean, functional bitterness with zero processing. Pair them with local barley and a kettle for actual homebrew instead of the factory version.
Buy the dried flowers. Slop Score 14.
Common Questions
Is Hops bad for you?
No, the dried flowers are a traditional single-ingredient bittering agent.
Is Hops ultra-processed?
No, just whole dried flowers with nothing added.
Does Hops have seed oils?
No, the flowers contain none of the seed oils found in processed foods.
