Sacramento, just after the Gold Rush, had 16 breweries in the town. The largest brewery (West of the Mississippi River) was Ruhstaller Brewery in Sacramento. Further, Sacramento hops were sold all over the World and even to Guinness Beer of Ireland.
Hops are a unique cone shape design from Mother Nature. This plant is one of the most popular ingredient in modern beer. Yeast is what makes beer have a great mouthfeel and also works with hops for aromas and flavors. Until the 1800's no one knew what yeast was-it was the magical ingredient harvested in one beer and put into another batch. And yes yeast grows naturally in nature.
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