Are beer drinkers in danger of losing their favorite drink due to global warming?

From Examiner.com: Melting polar ice caps, a warming climate and dire warnings from Al Gore and James Hansen have not been enough to convince the world of the need to battle manmade climate change. A new study may turn the tide for global warming alarmists however as it has been revealed that the quality of hops, that essential ingredient for making beer, has been impacted by climate change.

A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology demonstrated that “hops will be particularly vulnerable to a change in climate.” Dr.Martin Mozny of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute found that the quality of Saaz hops has been decreasing over the last 50 years due to lower levels of alpha acid in the crop.

Increased global temperatures have resulted in an earlier onset of the hops’ growing phases and overall shortening of the vegetation period. The end result was a 0.06 percent drop per year of the crucial alpha acid since 1954. A 5% concentration of the acid is ideal for giving pilsner bear its desired delicate and bitter taste.

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