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Origin: USA. Cluster is the oldest hop variety grown in the US, and until relatively recently it accounted for the majority of the acreage as well. Though it’s exact history is unknown, the prevailing theory of its origin is pollination of hop varieties cultivated by English and Dutch settlers by indigenous wild hops. With balanced bittering and... Read More
Origin: Washington, USA. The collective umbrella for the closely-related varieties Columbus, Tomahawk, and Zeus. Bred for high alpha potential, each variety shares parentage with Nugget. Excellent bittering capability as originally intended, but craft brewers have also harnessed CTZ’s intense, citrus-and-spice pungence for American-style IPAs.
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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
Origin: Oregon, USA. Bred at Corvallis in 1983, as a domestic substitute for Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Crystal is half-sister to Liberty and Mount Hood. Its stock includes German Hallertau, Cascade, Brewers Gold, and Early Green. Usage: Unsurprisingly, given its Hallertau parentage, Crystal excels in continental lager and wheat styles, as well as Belgian ales.... Read More
Origin: USA. Ekuanot® was developed by the Hop Breeding Company and fi rst released in 2014 as HBC 366. Its name was changed from Equinox to Ekuanot® in September 2016. Usage: Aroma and flavour in IPAs, sours, wheat beers, and other styles requiring strong flavour contribution from hops. Ekuanot® has been featured in many single-hop beers. Its high... Read More
Galena's fruity flavour profile really kicks with clean and agreeable notes of citrus. Some brewers have noted it's better when boiled in smaller quantities and that later additions bring forth stronger aromas of blackcurrant. Directly descended from Brewer's Gold, Galena was brought about via open pollination and was officially selected in 1968 by agricultural... Read More
"Origin: USA. An experimental variety from Jackson Hop Farm in Wilder ID, first released in 2015. Usage: Primarily aroma and dry hopping due to its potent aroma and flavour, but high enough alpha acids to contribute good bitterness. Excellent as a single hop or part of a blend for IPA, pale ale, and hop-forward American wheat beers. Aroma & Flavor Characteristics:... Read More
"The aroma profile of LoralT has been described as a "super noble hop" with its wonderful floral and herbal notes followed by a backdrop of citrus and earthy character. A touch of sweet fruity aroma rounds out this well-balanced hop. In beer, the floral notes are accentuated yet complemented nicely by fruity and citrus with just a hint of herbal. Don't expect an... Read More
"Origin: Oregon, USA. Bred in 1983 and first released in 1989, Mt. Hood is a sister hop of Crystal, Liberty, and Ultra. It is the daughter of Hallertau Mittelfrüh crossed with a USDA 19058M male. Usage: With its noble heritage, Mt. Hood is an excellent choice for pale lagers, wheat beers, and German or Belgian ales where a refined aroma with low to moderate... Read More
"Origin: USA. Nugget was bred in 1970 to meet a growing demand for high-alpha hops, and remains one of the most widely cultivated varieties in Oregon hopyards. Its lineage includes Brewers Gold, Early Green, and Canterbury Goldings. Usage: Known best for the smooth, clean bitterness it imparts, Nugget can also be put to use as an aroma hop. It is right at home in... Read More
"With a high alpha percentage and low cohumulone, it makes a very nice foundational bittering hop. It is also noted though for its favorable aroma qualities. It has a pleasantly fruity, yet earthy herbal and piney aroma."
"Origin: USA. Originally developed in the 1980s in Japan for Sapporo, recent years have the hop gaining acreage in the Pacific Northwest. Its parentage includes Brewers Gold, Saaz, and Beikei No. 2. Usage: Dual purpose. With a potent alpha acid level, Sorachi Ace is a more than capable bittering hop. Its unique aromatics make it welcome in styles that embrace... Read More
"Origin: USA. Sterling's pedigree includes Saaz, Cascade, Brewers Gold, Early Green, and other European varieties. It was released in 1998 as a higher-alpha replacement for Saaz with improved disease resistance and storability. Usage: Dual purpose: although primarily used for its exciting, pleasant aromatics, Sterling's alpha acid levels can contribute in the... Read More
"Origin: Washington, USA. Bred from Zeus, Nugget, and a number of USDA males. Introduced by the American Dwarf Hop Association in 2003. Usage: Very high alpha levels make it an unparalleled bittering hop, but SummitT is fully dual purpose - SummitT excels as early or late additions in hoppy American-style ales, though its unique flavor and aroma can be love it or... Read More
Origin - Washington, USA. Warrior® is a versatile hop capable of clean bitterness and intense aroma. Dual purpose, with smooth bittering thanks to a typically low cohumulone level and a sensory profile welcome in hoppy American ales. It is known for both high alpha content and high yield in the hopyard.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mild to... Read More
"Origin: USA. At one time the most widely-grown US aroma hop, Willamette is a daughter of the renowned English Fuggle and was released from the USDA in the 1970s. It is named after Oregon's Willamette River and the hop-growing valley. Usage: Aroma. Willamette can be incorporated into many styles thanks to its moderate alpha and mellow disposition. English ales are... Read More
African Queen is a South African bred high alpha hop whose pedigree is a diploid seedling selected from a cross between 91J7/25 and an SA male 94US2/118. The aroma profile includes dank, blueberries, stone fruit, blackcurrant, gooseberries, bubble gum, lemon grass and chillies. African Queen works well with all hop-forward beers, including American and Belgian... Read More
An excellent choice as a bittering addition for hoppy styles like IPAs or Pale Ales.
CHARACTERISTICS
Blueberries, sweet fruits, gooseberry.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 8 - 9
Beta Acid (%): 7.8 - 8.4
Co-Humulone (%): 29.1
Total Oils (ml/100g): 1.06
Released in 2001, Southern Star was developed in South Africa around 10 years after Outeniqua and Southern Promise. Like it’s two predecessors it is also considered a day neutral variety, meaning it can be grown in locations with reduced daylight. It is used primarily for bittering but also features a spicy, tangy flavour and some aroma.
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The Cohumulone level makes this a good neutral bittering hop. Good for Pilsners, Czech and Belgian styles.
CHARACTERISTICS
Earthy, floral, herbal.
SPECIFICATIONS
Alpha Acid (%): 6 - 10
Beta Acid (%): 4.5 - 8
Co-Humulone (%): 18 - 23
Total Oils (ml/100g): 1.1 - 1.8
Saaz hops have long been established as a high quality European aroma variety. Traditionally used for European lager type beers, they have now been used successfully in the UK imparting that earthy lager hop flavour found in the Czech version of Budweiser.
CHARACTERISTICS
Mild, earthy, herbal and spicy.
