English Word · Advanced
hopback
A sealed chamber between the brewing kettle and counter-flow wort chiller, into which hops are added
Pronunciation: say hopback
Meaning
A sealed chamber between the brewing kettle and counter-flow wort chiller, into which hops are added.
Example
The brewer added aromatic hops to the hopback to infuse the wort with flavor before it reached the chiller.
The brewer added aromatic hops to the hopback to infuse the wort with flavor before it reached the chiller.
Practice tips
- Practice hopback out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.