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A triploid aroma type developed in collaboration with New Zealand’s Plant & Food Research. Nectaron® Brand HORT4337 is a full sister to Waimea. Nectaron® is at home in any modern beer style where punchy tropical fruit characters are desirable. Its distinctive passionfruit/pineapple character provides an upfront sensation of sweet tropical... Read More
A variety named for the Sauvignon Blanc grape, with which it shares some aroma characteristics. Nelson Sauvin™ was developed at Plant and Foods Research and released in 2000. High enough alpha acid content to make it truly dual-purpose, but best known for its distinct gooseberry, white wine-like aroma. Nelson Sauvin’s lush tropical fruit... Read More
A variety named for the Sauvignon Blanc grape, with which it shares some aroma characteristics. Nelson Sauvin™ was developed at Plant and Foods Research and released in 2000. High enough alpha acid content to make it truly dual-purpose, but best known for its distinct gooseberry, white wine-like aroma. Nelson Sauvin’s lush tropical fruit... Read More
A variety named for the Sauvignon Blanc grape, with which it shares some aroma characteristics. Nelson Sauvin™ was developed at Plant and Foods Research and released in 2000. High enough alpha acid content to make it truly dual-purpose, but best known for its distinct gooseberry, white wine-like aroma. Nelson Sauvin’s lush tropical fruit... Read More
Origin: US Grown. Moxee Valley of Washington. The Moxee Valley is a sub-growing district of the Yakima Valley and has a slightly cooler climate and is located in the northern part of the Yakima Valley. Due to its cooler temperatures, outstanding aroma crops are grown there. El Dorado® was developed by CLS Farms, LLC in 2008 and released in 2010. CLS Farms is... Read More
HOP HISTORY
Strata, formally known as X-331, is Indie Hops’ first hop variety to be released out of our breeding program. Born in 2009, Strata is the progeny of an open pollinated Perle located at an Oregon State University experimental field in Corvallis, Oregon. From the get-go, this hop was out to impress. Between its strong disease... Read More
NZ Chinook has distinctive pine and spice characteristics which have carried through to this Kiwi version of the popular Northwest hop.
CHARACTERISTICS
Pine, spicey, herbal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 12 - 14
Beta Acid (%): 7 - 8
Co-Humulone (%): 29 - 34
Total Oils (ml/100g): 0.9
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Previously known as Super Alpha, Dr Rudi was once a bittering hop, it is now widely regarded as dual-use and features grassy, piney, citrus characters. Clean and crisp, it works well in single-hopped beers.
CHARACTERISTICS
Grass, pine, citrus.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 10 - 12
Beta Acid (%): 7 -... Read More
Previously known as Super Alpha, Dr Rudi was once a bittering hop, it is now widely regarded as dual-use and features grassy, piney, citrus characters. Clean and crisp, it works well in single-hopped beers.
CHARACTERISTICS
Grass, pine, citrus.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 10 - 12
Beta Acid (%): 7 -... Read More
A high-alpha hop bred from open cross-pollination of Smoothcone, Green Bullet was first released in 1972. As with many New Zealand varieties, it possesses a level of aromatic oils unusual for high-alpha varieties bred in this era. While Green Bullet was originally bred for bittering power, its pleasingly mellow and resinous oil profile lends itself well to... Read More
A variety named for the Sauvignon Blanc grape, with which it shares some aroma characteristics. Nelson Sauvin™ was developed at Plant and Foods Research and released in 2000. High enough alpha acid content to make it truly dual-purpose, but best known for its distinct gooseberry, white wine-like aroma. Nelson Sauvin’s lush tropical fruit... Read More
Released in 1987 by New Zealand’s HortResearch Institute, Pacific Gem is a triploid high-alpha hop with ancestry including Smoothcone, Californian Late Cluster, and Fuggle. Dual purpose - high alpha acid content combined with a somewhat rustic European character (think Brewer’s Gold) make Pacific Gem™ a utility player in the brewhouse.... Read More
A triploid high-alpha variety bred by HortResearch Centre at Riwaka and released in 2004. Pacific Jade’s ancestry includes New Zealand First Choice and an “Old Line” Saazer. Dual purpose, Pacific Jade’s respectable alpha levels give it good bittering power, but with a very distinctive contribution to aroma and flavour when used as a... Read More
A triploid high-alpha variety bred by HortResearch Centre at Riwaka and released in 2004. Pacific Jade’s ancestry includes New Zealand First Choice and an “Old Line” Saazer. Dual purpose, Pacific Jade’s respectable alpha levels give it good bittering power, but with a very distinctive contribution to aroma and flavour when used as a... Read More
A dual-purpose variety from HortResearch released in 2007. Rakau™ is a total package of high alpha acids and oil content (particularly myrcene) with low cohumulone, making it ideal for the “hoppy not bitter” school of IPA. Also well suited to hop-forward lagers, Belgian ales, or highly aromatic American wheats. Also available in... Read More
A dual-purpose variety from HortResearch released in 2007. Rakau™ is a total package of high alpha acids and oil content (particularly myrcene) with low cohumulone, making it ideal for the “hoppy not bitter” school of IPA. Also well suited to hop-forward lagers, Belgian ales, or highly aromatic American wheats.
Bred from New Zealand Smoothcone, English Fuggle, and an American variety, Southern Cross was first released in 1994 and has been a mainstay of New Zealand craft brewers since. Mainly a bittering variety, the low cohumulone levels of Southern Cross make it a versatile early-kettle addition in almost any style. However, its pine/citrus aromas are definitely... Read More
Sticklebract is a dual-use New Zealand variety and another variety bred to stem the issues from Black Root Rot that were present in the country during the mid 20th century. It was selected as a seedling in the 1970’s from open pollinated First Choice. Bittering and Aroma hop.
CHARACTERISTICS
Aromas of pine and citrus.
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Origin: Washington, USA. The hop formerly known as #483 from the American Dwarf Hop Association, Azacca® is named for the Haitian god of agriculture. Excellent aromatic qualities make Azacca® a go-to hop for late and dry hop additions in a variety of styles, although its high myrcene fraction has made it a favourite for IPA.
Calypso is a Yakima Valley bred, dual-purpose diploid hop with Hopsteiner lineage on both sides. Despite its aroma-focused origins, it boasts a high alpha acid percentage. In addition to this, Calypso features crisp, fruity aromas and flavours that exhibit elements of apple, pear and stone fruit brightened with hints of lime citrus. It is marvellously complex... Read More
Origin: USA. One of the classic “C” hops of American craft beer, many acres in Oregon and Washington are under Centennial. Bred in 1974 and released in 1990, its complex parentage includes Brewers Gold, Fuggle, and East Kent Goldings. Dual purpose with high alpha acids and excellent aromatic capabilities. Widely used as a finishing or dry hop as a... Read More
Origin: Washington, USA. Developed by the USDA breeding program and released in 1985 as a high-alpha variety, Chinook eventually found traction among craft brewers as a unique aroma and flavor hop. Its ancestry includes Petham Golding and USDA 63012. Dual purpose - thanks to its high alpha content and moderate cohumulone, Chinook delivers potent, smooth... Read More
Origin: Washington, USA. Parentage includes Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Tettnang, Brewers Gold, and East Kent Golding. Developed by the Hop Breeding Company of Yakima and released in 2007, Citra® remains highly sought after for its unique flavour characteristics and is now one of the most coveted aroma hops in the US. Because of its distinctive and intense... Read More
Origin: USA. Comet is a cross of English hops with a wild American variety and was first released in 1974. Commercial production actually ceased in the 1980s as it was phased out in favour of new super-high alpha varieties. Recently however, it has enjoyed a comeback thanks to its unique profile. Intended as high-alpha bittering hop when first released, Comet... Read More