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Hops, Humulus Iupulus, are perennial climbing plants of the hemp family (Cannabaceae) that are cultivated principally for
their
flowers, used as a flavoring in beer. New vines, produced annually,
rise from an underground stem that may grow 4.5 m (15 ft) deep.The
pollinated female flowers, or cones, develop sticky yellow grains (hop
meal) that contain the characteristic bitter hop flavor. The cones must
be kiln-dried and cured for use in brewing. Hop flavor is often added
to beer by using extracts derived from boiling the hops. The United States and Germany are leading producers of hops.