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SILVERTONAPPEAL.COM | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 | 3A Help kids prepare for November time change Kelley Reinhardt Willamette Connections Academy The rainy season is here, leaves are changing color and the sun goes down earlier each day, which means Daylight Saving Time is approaching and clocks will roll back by one hour. Although this timekeeping issue happens twice yearly, it still generates confusion. Remember “spring forward, fall back,” which means at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November, clocks reset to 1 a.m. Being a science teacher, I under- stand the disruption and stress DST can cause in children and their caretak- ers. For instance, the physiological process this November time switch im- pacts the most is circadian rhythms, which is the body’s way to regulate its sleep and wake cycle. Children’s internal clocks can get disrupted, resulting in very early wake times and not being ready for bedtime. Experts compare it to jet lag or moving over one time zone. This rhythmic ad- justment could last a few weeks. Teen sleep deprivation is already a public health epidemic according to pe- diatric experts. The sleep loss this age group experiences from time conver- sions compound that epidemic, hurting academic performance like test scores, focus and memory recall. “Early to bed, early to rise…”, while Reinhardt that’s only part of Benja- min Franklin’s famous saying, it’s well-timed for families planning for the upcoming time change. I hope that by sharing the following tips, fam- ilies make this transition Sticking to positive activities is essen- tial, especially right before and after a time change. Nightly sleep routines for the little ones, might include a bath, and reading stories, while older children may listen to calming music. Healthy habits smoother. Time management One common suggestion that many parents may be familiar with is to grad- ually move bedtimes 15 minutes earlier every night for a few days before the time shift arrives. For instance, if your younger kiddo goes to bed at 7 p.m., change it to 6:45 p.m., and so on, until they adjust. In another scenario, a teenager who usually stays up until 11 p.m. should hit the hay at 10 p.m. because their biological clock won’t be tired for another hour. Getting good sleep with minimal in- terruptions is always important for children, especially during this transi- tion. Nightly routine When bedtime routines are relaxing and consistent, circadian rhythms tune in and help children prepare for sleep. A clock switch allows families to talk about sleep routines and check on healthy practices, which include screentime and physical fitness. Smartphones, computers, video games and other electronics can be big sleep disruptors. The blue light from screens interferes with the body’s nat- ural sleep cycle, so researchers urge children to turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes to an hour before bed. During this changeover, exercise is key. The more kids go outside and get lots of physical activity, the easier they will fall asleep and acclimate to the changing clock. Likewise, suppertime and sleep time are related, so make sure to modify meal schedules before DST changes. Patient parenting is a bonus when a daylight saving shift throws off a kid's sleep schedule. Try to be sympathetic if children are extra cranky. Even if the tips above don’t alleviate all of the DST disruptions, things should be back to normal soon. Parents should remember self-care during this period and give themselves grace. Finally, during the DST switchover, parents might ask their kids to assist with a tedious task — changing the clocks on devices that don’t update automatically, especially in the kitchen like one at my house called the micro- wave! Helpful resources h Circadian rhythms: nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/ Pages/Circadian-Rhythms.aspx h Length of sleep, school adjust- ment: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19346161/ h Teen sleep deprivation epidem- ic: med.stanford.edu/news/all- news/2015/10/among-teens-sleep- deprivation-an-epidemic.html h DST, sleep deprivation on aca- demic performance: parents-togeth- er.org/4-tips-to-help-students-adjust- to-daylight-saving-time-this-week- end/ h Healthy sleep tips: healthychil- dren.org/English/healthy-living/ sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits- How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child- Need.aspx Kelley Reinhardt is the Willamette Connections Academy high school sci- ence teacher. Where to get fresh hops beer in Salem Em Chan Salem Statesman Journal | USA TODAY NETWORK The beginning of fall means the on- slaught of seasonal flavors, from pump- kin spice lattes to apple cider – but for beer lovers, it’s also fresh hop season. Hops are the flowers of the hop plant that are added to beer for a bitter flavor. Fresh hops are special since not all breweries across the nation have access to them, due to only being useable with- in 24 hours after being picked off the bine. The harvest season runs from mid-August to late September. Fortunately, breweries in Salem are close enough to hop farms that they are able to purchase fresh hops and brew them right away. Most beers brewed with hops use dried or pelletized hops, the types of beers which most common- ly use hops include lagers and ales, like the Indian Pale Ale (IPA). Beers brewed with fresh hops have different flavors than dried hops, so for those that enjoy hoppy-flavored beers, this is the perfect time to try fresh hop brewed beer. Santiam Brewing's Citralicious features fresh Citra hops at Santiam Brewing in Salem, Oregon on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. BRIAN HAYES / STATESMAN JOURNAL Differences between fresh and dried hops Comparing the flavor profile between fresh and dried hops is “like comparing grapes to raisins,” said Jim Smiley, San- tiam Brewing co-owner. “Fresh hops taste quite a bit different than the dried hops we use throughout the year.” Dried hops are stronger in flavor, due to their concentrated and dehydrated state, which results in beer that is more bitter, with a heavier flavor of the hops. Fresh hops, on the other hand, are less concentrated, so they need more hops per brewing session in order to get a flavor similar to their dried counter- part. The bitterness is not as strong, with less of a bite, but has a more fresh, floral or “green” taste. Though the state of dried and fresh hops has initial flavor differences, fla- vors can vary depending on what varie- ty of hop is used. “There are dozens of hop varieties, all with different profiles and flavors,” Smi- ley said. “They range from citrus and pine to earthy or herbal, grassy, all kinds of flavor and aroma compounds from those.” Popular varieties of hops include Ci- tra, Cascade, Strata, and Sabro, which is a newer one and gaining popularity, Smiley said. Most brews are done with one variety of hop per brew, but Noble Wave’s “Rye’d the Wave,” uses two experimen- tal varieties of fresh hops, Talus and HBC 630. This brew has been offered before, but previously using different fresh hops. “As a juicy rye IPA, it has more malt flavor than other brews with fresh hops,” said Riley Vannoy, Noble Wave CEO. “The experimental hops have a more cherry, black currant and spicy fla- vor – almost peppery – but the spicy fla- vors shine through. It’ll be a heavier, spicy beer, which is different than what you’d expect from an IPA.” Experimental hops are bred by farm- ers and then if they are able to be culti- vated and remain viable against inten- sive testing, which can sometimes take upwards of a decade, they can then be named and acknowledged as a variety. Brew differences Another avenue where different fla- vors can be present is when in the proc- ess of brewing the hops are added, which can be in one of two placements: hot side or cold side process. Santiam Brewing's Citralicious features fresh Citra hops at Santiam Brewing in Salem, Oregon on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. BRIAN HAYES / STATESMAN JOURNAL Noble Wave’s Rye’d the wave features Talus hops and an experimental hop HBC-630. PHOTO BY BRIAN HAYES/STATESMAN JOURNAL Hot side process, also referred to as the whirlpooling stage, is when hops are added after the wert, which is a beer starter, resulting in a beer with hop fla- vors that are more bitter, rather than prominent aroma or flavor. Cold side process is exactly how it sounds: adding in hops after everything else in the brew has cooled down, Smi- ley said. This process is also referred to as dry hopping, but not related to the state of the hops used. If you look at a beer menu at some places, you may have seen IBU next to the ABV, alcohol by volume. IBU, or In- ternational Bitterness Units scale, is commonly used to scale a beer’s bitter- ness, but because of the fresh hop sea- son’s limited time frame, not all offered will have their IBUs listed. h Ratchet Brewery: Hop Picker Sabro 2021 (5.8% ABV) and Hop Picker Citra 2021 (5.5% ABV) h Santiam Brewing: Citralicious (6.3%) and Ecotopia (6.7%) h Xicha Brewing: Lúpulo Fresco 2021 (El Dorado) (5-6% ABV) Santiam Brewing's Citralicious and Ecotopia both feature fresh hops at Santiam Brewing in Salem, Oregon on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021. BRIAN HAYES / STATESMAN JOURNAL LOCAL ADVISORS Salem Area Caitlin Davis CFP® Chip Hutchings Taste test Here are some notes on a few recent fresh hop beers: h Most consistent hop taste: Hop Picker Citra 2021 (Ratchet Brewery) h Most hop forward: Citralicious (Santiam Brewing) h My Top Two: Fresh Hop Noble Light (Noble Wave), Ecoptopia (Santiam Brewing) Hoppity hop toward fresh hop brewed beers – here are some locally brewed options h Bine Valley Brewing: Off the Bine Mosaic (6.6%) and Off the Bine Citra (6.7%) h Gilgamesh Brewing: Pacific Fresh (6.0% ABV, 50 IBU) – fresh hop version of Pacific Crush IPA h Noble Wave: Fresh Hop Noble Light (Sabro) (4.7% ABV) and Rye’d the Wave (Talus, HBC 630) (6.5% ABV) www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR West | 503-585-1464 Lancaster | 503-585-4689 Jeff Davis Tim Sparks FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Mission | 503-363-0445 Commercial | 503-370-6159 Garry Falor CFP® Tyson Wooters FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR West | 503-588-5426 South | 503-362-5439 Keizer Area Mario Montiel FINANCIAL ADVISOR Keizer | 503-393-8166 Surrounding Area Bridgette Justis Tim Yount FINANCIAL ADVISOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR Sublimity | 503-769-3180 Silverton | 503-873-2454 Kelly Denney FINANCIAL ADVISOR Dallas | 503-623-2146 OR-GCI0555203-01