ALPHA: 11.0% | BETA: 4.8% Will add 11%-14% alpha acid content to your hops schedule. It is a dual purpose alpha variety, and is good for the beginning of the boil, or mid-additions. Chinook is popular in American style Pale Ale and India Pale ale craft beers. Some piney and herbal notes will be evident in a fresh batch. In...
ALPHA: 5.9% | BETA: 9.0% Contains moderate alpha acid content ranging from 4.5% to 7%. The workhorse of hops in beers it is a dual purpose hop, but its strength is in the aroma. The aroma of Cascade also comes with citrus, sometimes compared to grapefruit more often in Michigan produced hops. This no doubt comes from the higher levels...
ALPHA: 10.3% | BETA: 3.8% Boasts an alpha acid rating of 9.5%-11.5%. Similar to Cascade, however it is lighter on the citrus aromas. Centennial works undoubtedly well in Pale Ales and India Pale Ales, where some bottom line bitterness is needed with the top end aroma. The floral flavor and aroma of this variety is evident in many commercial beers....
ALPHA: 14.0% | BETA: 4.5% ideal for laying the bitter foundation for Pale Ales, India Pale Ales, Stouts, and anything Imperial. In the same capacity this variety is commonly used for late-boil or dry hopping for its herbal, earthy character. The aroma is pleasing and citrus notes may be found in fresh batches. Pedigree: A descendant of Nugget Brewing Usage: Bittering Aroma: Pungent,...
Pedigree: An English variety and sibling of Bullion
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Spicy, fruity characteristics, black currant
Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Galenal, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: Ale
Additional Information: Limited acreage in the United States; developed by Professor Salmon in 1934.
Alpha Acids: 8.2%
Beta Acids: 3.5 - 4.5%
Pedigree: Cross between Petham Golding and a high alpha USDA male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Distinct, medium intensity spice and pine characteristics with subtle notes of grapefruit
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Northern Brewer, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Pale Ale
Additional Information: Increasingly popular among craft brewers; released in 1985.
Storage Stability: 65 - 70% of alpha remaining after 6 months
Alpha Acids: 11.6%
Beta Acids: 3.0 - 4.0%
Pedigree: Cross pollination of Lexus and an unspecified male; derived from numerous plants including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties Brewing Usage: Bittering Aroma: Distinct spice, earthy, onion, garlic and citrus (pink grapefruit, orange and tangerine) tones Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Millennium, Simcoe®, Warrior® Typical Beer Styles: IPA Additional Information: Bred at the American Dwarf Hop Association in the United States and released in 2003 Storage Stability: 85% alpha remaining after...
Pedigree: A cross between Galena and a German male
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: No distinct aroma characteristics
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Horizon, Nugget, German Magnum
Typical Beer Styles: Lager
Additional Information: Bred in 1980 at the German Hop Research Institute in Hull, Germany
Storage Stability: Very Good
Alpha Acids: 14.4%
Beta Acids: 4.5 - 7.0%
Pedigree: Cross pollination of Lexus and an unspecified male; derived from numerous plants including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties Brewing Usage: Bittering Aroma: Distinct spice, earthy, onion, garlic and citrus (pink grapefruit, orange and tangerine) tones Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Millennium, Simcoe®, Warrior® Typical Beer Styles: IPA Additional Information: Bred at the American Dwarf Hop Association in the United States and released in 2003 Storage Stability: 85% alpha remaining after...
Pedigree: Traditional German landrace variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with balanced earthy, herbal and floral aroma impressions
Possible Substitutions: Saaz, German Hersbruker, German Spalter Select, German Spalt, German Select
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales
Additional Information: Largely confined to the Tettnang area and belonging to the Saaz variety group
Alpha Acids: 3.0 - 6.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 - 5.0%
Pedigree: Lineage includes Brewer's Gold, Canterbury Golding and Early Green
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with spicy, herbal tones
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Galena, Magnum
Typical Beer Styles: Barley Wine
Additional Information: Released from the USDA breeding program in Oregon in 1983
Storage Stability: ~76% alpha remaining after 6 months
Alpha Acids: 12.0 - 14.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 - 6.0%
ALPHA: 6.0% | BETA: 9.0% Contains moderate alpha acid content ranging from 4.5% to 7%. The workhorse of hops in beers it is a dual purpose hop, but its strength is in the aroma. The aroma of Cascade also comes with citrus, sometimes compared to grapefruit more often in Michigan produced hops. This no doubt comes from the higher levels...
ALPHA: 17.5% | BETA: 4.3% Drived from varieties including Zeus and Nugget. Has a distinct earthy and spicy aroma. Great bettering hop for IPAs and hoppy beers. Pedigree: Cross pollination of Lexus and an unspecified male; derived from numerous plants including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties Brewing Usage: Bittering Aroma: Distinct spice, earthy, onion, garlic and citrus (pink grapefruit, orange and tangerine)...
ALPHA: 14.3% | BETA: 5.9% Nugget Hops has an acute bitterness from its 9.5%-14.0% alpha acid content. It provides the umph in many beer styles that require the hop jolt including imperial style ales. Its a dual use hops that has green, herbal aroma. It has a relatively low co-humulone oil content. The myrcene oil is on the high side,...
ALPHA: 3.8% | BETA: 8.5% Bears a low alpha acid, and carries a relatively high myrcene oil content. This combination makes it ideal for aroma additions as it bring with it a mix of woody, green, some floral and fruit notes, with some herb and spice character. Crystal Hops lends itself to a number of beers like Light Ales, such as...
