What are hops and why are they so important in beer? Discover how hops create bitterness, flavour and aroma in everything from lagers to juicy IPAs.

Ever stood in a bottle shop staring at a can covered in terms like DDH, NEIPA, Cryo Hops and IBU, wondering if you've accidentally picked up a chemistry textbook? You're not alone. Craft beer has developed its own language over the years, and some breweries seem determined to fit as many confusing abbreviations onto a can as physically possible. Here's a straightforward guide to the beer terms you're most likely to encounter.