Workers with the Hop Research Institute in Žatec, Czech Republic feed hop plants into a hop stripping machine to harvest the hop cones. Katerina Barton for NPR hide caption
The Czech Republic’s distinctive pilsner beer owes its crisp, bitter taste to a specific variety of hops. But climate change is making it harder to grow the plants. Now, Czech researchers are developing hop varieties that can survive hotter, drier summers. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org .
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