(单选题)

Why did traditional brewers use hop flower even if its taste is biter and unpalatable? ( )

A.cause connoisseurs said its flavor rivals that of wine grapes.
B. Because there were different varieties.

B.Because it helped preserve beer.

C.Because only some people didn't like the taste.

参考答案：C

参考解析：

细节题。首先锁定题干的要求——询问原因：虽然啤酒花尝起来很苦，传统的酿酒师们为什么依然会使用它？然后根据关键词——hop flower; bitter and unpalatable定位到原位第一段前两句话：Traditionally it was a preservative, but it also imparts flavor. To some, the taste is bitter and unpalatable, and thus many brewers use only minimal amounts.由此可知hop flower的传统用处是用于存储，但是因为它也会让啤酒味道变得涩口，所以使用的量很小很小。所以正确答案选C——让啤酒可以长时间存放；A——因为品酒家说它的味道可以与葡萄酒抗衡；B——因为它们有很多种类；D——因为只有一些人不喜欢这个味道，三项与题干均构不成因果关系，故排除。

知识点：细节题英语阅读理解通用英语