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Altus
Altus has massive spicy, dank, and resinous aromas that lend to soft tangerine and herbal, grassy notes. Booming with high alpha and oil content, Altus is the perfect dual-purpose flavor-forward bittering hop and has changed the way we typically look at high alpha varieties. From a Mexican Lager all the way up the pike to a triple IPA, Altus™ can repurpose itself in many recipes for those who dare to explore the creative potentials behind this variety.
Alpha Acid: 15 – 19%
Beta Acid: 4 – 5.2%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 29
Total Oils: 3 – 4.4 mL/100g
Amarillo
Amarillo offers solid bittering properties in the 9-11% Alpha Acid range and it packs one of the highest myrcene oil contents (60-70% of total oils) of any hop. This gives it a very sweet citrus flavor and aroma that is closer to oranges than grapefruit. The citrus character is backed by some light floral notes as well as melon and peaches.
Alpha Acid: 8 – 11%
Beta Acid: 6 – 7.5%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 24
Total Oils: 1.0 – 2.3 mL/100g
Calypso
Calypso is often described as having a pleasant and complex mix of fruity and citrus-like elements. Notes can include apple, sappy pear, tropical fruit and stone fruit with the added zippy hints of lemon and lime; all washed with the subtle shadowed whispers of tea-like earthiness, black-pepper, and mint.
Alpha Acid: 13 – 16%
Beta Acid: 4 – 7%
Co-Humulone: 38 – 42
Total Oils: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
Cashmere
Cashmere is described as having delicate yet strong aromas of melon, coconut, citrus notes, such as sweet lemon, lime, lemon peel, or an edge of grapefruit. You may even notice some tropical whispers of pineapple. It may contain woody, spicy notes akin to coriander, especially when boiled.
Alpha Acid: 8 – 11%
Beta Acid: 5 – 6%
Co-Humulone: 35
Total Oils: 1.4 – 2.2 mL/100g
Centennial
Centennial is considered a dual purpose hop with good aromatic qualities and high alpha acid. It can be used as a stand-alone hop or as part of a blend and is often used for dry-hopping.
Alpha Acid: 9 – 12%
Beta Acid: 3.5 – 5%
Co-Humulone: 25 – 30
Total Oils: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
CTZ (Columbus/Tomahawk/Zeus Blend)
Pungent, resiny, earthy, and spicy; sometimes having the aroma black pepper or licorice. Aroma can change to qualities of marijuana if used heavily in the flavor/aroma end of the brew. Columbus hops may have slight citrus characteristics when beer is fresh.
Alpha Acid: 14.5 – 17%
Beta Acid: 4 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 32
Total Oils: 2.5 – 4.5 mL/100g
Hopsteiner Exp 09326
This variety is 75% Cascade in origin, creating a “Wow!” factor that is impressive at every sniff. As if its bright and punchy aroma (described as grapefruit and tropical fruit) wasn’t enough, brew trials are stirring excitement over the way XO9326 can add a distinct berry note in ales. This hop could very well be one you want to build your next be around.
Alpha Acid: 4 – 7%
Beta Acid: 4.5 – 7%
Co-Humulone: 29 – 32
Total Oils: 2 – 2.6 mL/100g
Hopsteiner Exp 13459
A mix between Cascade and Wye Target. This aroma cultivar is new in 2020 and known to have strong fruit flavors including Floral, Tropical, Peach, Citrus & Strawberry.
Alpha Acid: 3 – 5.5%
Beta Acid: 4 – 5%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 24
Total Oils: 0.8 – 2 mL/100g
Hort 9909
HORT 9909 hops are an experimental variety from New Zealand. HORT 9909 has German genetics with Hallertau Mittlefrüh and a wild German variety for parents as well as Czech Saaz. HORT 9909 is a complex variety that offers aromas of lime, lemon, sunny hay, and soft spice.
Alpha Acid: 9 – 11%
Total Oils: 1.5 – 2 mL/100g
Lemondrop
The name truly says it all. Lemondrop offers a "unique lemon-citrus character with a pleasant aroma." The bright citrus and subtle herbaceous notes are perfect for sessionable beers. While ales tend to bring out her sweeter side, Lemondrop is delicate and refined enough for quality lagers.
Alpha Acid: 5 – 7%
Beta Acid: 4 – 6%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 34
Total Oils: 1.5 – 2 mL/100g
Lotus
The majority of Lotus’s™ genetic origin stems from Eastern Gold, a Japanese variety dating back to the 1930s followed by a mix of Apollo, Cascade, and a USDA male. The USDA male was bred from an open pollinated seedling of a wild American hop developed at Wye College, England. The cross from the USDA male with Neomexicanus heritage adds an additional layer of complexity and uniqueness to this variety. Lotus™ offers exceptional aromatic characteristics, boasting waves of orange and vanilla followed by notes of candied grape and tropical fruit aromas.
Alpha Acid: 13 – 17%
Beta Acid: 5.5 – 6%
Co-Humulone: 33 – 39
Total Oils: 2 – 2.5 mL/100g
Mandarina Bavaria
Daughter of Cascade (US), Hallertau Blanc and Hüll Melon, Mandarina Bavaria originated in Hüll, Germany and was released to the brewing masses in 2012. It is useful for both flavor and aroma and imparts slightly sweet notes of tangerine and citrus, especially when used for dry hopping.
Alpha Acid: 8.5 – 10.5%
Beta Acid: 5 – 6.5%
Co-Humulone: 33
Total Oils: 2 – 2.5 mL/100g
Mosaic (limits may be placed on quantity per person)
Mosaic hops are quite complex in its profile. It may be most noted for its “blueberry” or “berry medley” aromas, but other descriptors used include mango, stone fruit, rosy or floral, bubblegum, tropical, citrus, grassy, pine, earthy, herbal, spice. Like I said, it’s a complicated hop variety and lives up to its name well.
Alpha Acid: 10.5 – 14%
Beta Acid: 3 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 25
Total Oils: 0.8 – 3 mL/100g
Nectaron (limits may be placed on quantity per person)
Nectaron provides an intense mix of distinctive pineapple stone fruit citrus, that lends itself perfectly to a range of Beer styles including Hazy IPA, Pale Ales, Lagers. Etc. Nectaron is best used late or when dryhopping and has proven itself as an award winning hop, delivering a consistent dose of high quality tropical hop character every time.
Alpha Acid: 10.5 – 11.5%
Beta Acid: 4.5 – 5%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 28
Total Oils: 1.7 mL/100g
Nelson Sauvin (limits may be placed on quantity per person)
A hop that may require judicious application in the brewhouse, this truly unique dual-purpose variety can be used to produce big punchy Ales, as well as subtle aroma driven lagers. The fruitiness may be a little overpowering for the uninitiated, however those with a penchant for bold hop character will find several applications for this true brewers hop.
Alpha Acid: 11 – 13%
Beta Acid: 6 – 8%
Co-Humulone: 24
Total Oils: 1.1 mL/100g
Pink Boots Blend
The chosen blend is made up of Cashmere, Ahtanum, Citra, Loral & Sabro brand hops, creating a blend with tropical, herbal, citrus & woody aromatic qualities.
Alpha Acid: 10.7%
Beta Acid: 6%
Total Oils: 1.7 mL/100g
Sabro Cryo
Sabro HBC 438 is the newest release from the Hop Breeding Company. Sabro is an aroma hop that is notable for its complexity of fruity and citrus flavors. Sabro’s pedigree is the result of a unique cross pollination of a female neomexicanus hop. With a robust brewing performance, Sabro proves to be a strongly expressive hop that translates its flavor incredibly well into beer.
Alpha Acid: 22 – 26%
Beta Acid: 9 – 11%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 23
Total Oils: 2 – 5 mL/100g
Simcoe (limits may be placed on quantity per person)
Simcoe was released in 2000 by Select Botanicals Group. It has since become one of the most popular hops for both the craft beer and homebrewing industries. At 12%-14% Alpha Acid, Simcoe has great bittering qualities, but also packs a complex aroma of stone fruit, pine, and citrus zest. It truly is a dual-purpose hop that is capable of standing on its own in single-hopped beers in a wide range of styles.
Alpha Acid: 11.5 – 15%
Beta Acid: 3 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 17 – 21
Total Oils: 2 – 2.5 mL/100g
Solero
Solero is an aroma hop that is typically used in only late boil additions, including dry hopping. The Solero hop is a dual-purpose hop known to have strong fruit aromas and flavors, including tropical and passion fruits along with mango.
Alpha Acid: 9 – 10%
Beta Acid: 5 – 6%
Co-Humulone: 35 – 45
Total Oils: 1.5 – 2 mL/100g
Sultana
Sultana’s popularity stems from its huge aroma and flavor profile, as it exhibits big, fruity, ripe pineapple notes, bright citrus, and a subtle hint of pine. If you’ve ever cracked open a fresh can of pineapple chunks, you can get a pretty good guess of what Sultana’s aroma profile is like.
Alpha Acid: 13 – 15%
Beta Acid: 4 – 5%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 26
Total Oils: 2.5 – 4 mL/100g
Trident
Trident was developed for those seeking a hop forward punch to the nose fruity, citrus, tropical, passion fruit blend to fit any beer style. Trident is a specialized blend with a much wider range of aroma and flavor characteristics than any single hop variety could generate on its own. Although, Trident is perfectly balanced as is, it can also be used with other unique Hopsteiner proprietary varieties to build an even more unique, and potent flavor profile.
Alpha Acid: 11 – 15%
Beta Acid: 4 – 5%
Total Oils: 1.6 – 3 mL/100g
Wai-iti
A modern triploid hop, Wai-iti brings forth a fresh splash of lime and stone fruit. It was released to brewers in 2011 alongside Kohatu by New Zealand Plant & Food Research and features higher beta acids than alpha acids, low cohumulone and robust oil content. When brewed as a mid-late addition, Wai-iti’s citrus aromas are said to take a back seat and make way for more of a stone-fruit presence. Wai-iti has been suggested by some as being similar to Riwaka yet more smooth and rounded.
Alpha Acid: 2.5 – 3.5%
Beta Acid: 4.5 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 24
Total Oils: 1.6 mL/100g
Vic-Secret - SOLD OUT!
Vic Secret features elements of tropical fruit, herbs and pine with clean notes of pineapple and passionfruit. Tested abundantly by brewers, Vic Secret’s is best utilized via whirlpool and dry hopping. It is also worth noting that late kettle additions impart a wonderful earthiness, but the fruitiness doesn’t come through.
Alpha Acid: 14 – 17%
Beta Acid: 6.1 – 7.8%
Co-Humulone: 51 – 56
Total Oils: 2.2 – 2.8 mL/100g
Zythos (limits mayo be placed on quantity per person)
Named in honor of the Greek word for beer, Zythos® was designed to complement existing IPA and Pale Ale hop varieties. It is an excellent blend for any hop forward beer. Specific aroma descriptors include distinct tropical (pineapple) and citrus tones with slight pine characteristics.
Alpha Acid: 8 – 12%
Beta Acid: 5 – 6.5%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 32
Total Oils: 0.8 – 1.5 mL/100g