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Terpenes are aromatic compounds found in many plants, particularly concentrated in cannabis and hops. They provide distinct smells and contribute to the effects of these plants. In cannabis, terpenes interact with cannabinoids to create the entourage effect, enhancing the overall experience. In beer, terpenes from hops influence aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and perceived bitterness. Hops and cannabis belong to the same botanical family, which explains the similarities in their terpene profiles, with popular hop varieties sharing terpenes with cannabis strains.
Terpenes are naturally occurring aromatic compounds found in many plants, but they're especially concentrated in cannabis and hops, two close botanical cousins. These compounds give plants their distinct smells and contribute to their effects.
In cannabis, terpenes don't just shape aroma and taste. They interact with cannabinoids like THC and CBD to produce what's called the entourage effect, a phenomenon where compounds work synergistically to create a more balanced and beneficial overall experience.
Hops (humulus lupulus) and cannabis (cannabis sativa) both belong to the Cannabaceae family, which explains their overlapping terpene profiles.
Some of the most prized hop varieties used in IPAs, such as Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe, are rich in the same terpenes found in top-shelf cannabis strains.
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