Minton 324 White stoneware Hops Jug

Minton 324 White Stoneware Hops Jug

Hops Jug design was registered on November 21st, 1848.
Model Numbers:
323 – Blue ground
324 – White stoneware
328 – Majolica

Molded in relief with hop vines (leaves and hop cones).
Hops are climbing plants used in making beer.
The part used for brewing is the female flower, usually called a hop cone. Brewers add hops because they provide bitterness, help balance the sweetness of the malt, and can add floral, citrus, piney, herbal, or spicy aromas depending on the variety.

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