Origin: Washington, USA. The hop formerly known as #483 from the American Dwarf Hop Association, Azacca® is named for the Haitian god of agriculture. Usage: 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 favorite of IPA…
Origin: Washington, USA. Bitter Gold’s ancestry comes from Bullion, Brewer’s Gold, Comet, and Fuggle and was released in 1999. Usage: Dual. It will offer great bittering properties due to its high AA %, similar in performance to Nugget or Galena. Used late kettle, whirlpool, and dry hop additions, you can add some great fruit flavors similar to other old-school American…
Origin: England. Released in 1951 by Wye College in the UK from a cross made in 1927, between Bramling (a traditional English Golding variety) and a male seedling of the Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop. Usage: Dual. ESB, Stout, Porter, Bitter, Pale Ale, Spiced Ale, Golden Ale. Could make for an interesting addition to an IPA. Popular in…
Origin: Germany. Callista was developed at Hüll Research Center with parentage from Hallertau Tradition and a male breeding line. Usage: Aroma. With low alpha and outstanding aromatics, Callista is excellent for late or dry hop additions. Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Intense fruit flavors of stone fruits (apricot and peach), red berries, and passion fruit. Alpha Acid: 2 –…
Origin: England. A signature variety of the English brewing tradition, Challenger is a granddaughter of Northern Brewer with some Northdown in its lineage as well. It was released in 1972 by Wye College. Although it has limited acres elsewhere, most of this hop’s production remains in the UK. Usage: Dual purpose. As a standalone hop or part…
Origin:Â 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. Usage:Â Dual purpose. Thanks to its high alpha content and moderate cohumulone, Chinook delivers potent, smooth bitterness but…
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. The prevailing theory of its origin is the pollination of hop varieties cultivated by English and Dutch settlers by indigenous wild hops. Usage: Dual. With balanced bittering and pungent but not…
Origin: USA. Comet is a cross of English hops with a wild American variety and was first released in 1974. Commercial production ceased in the 1980s as it was phased out in favor of new super-high alpha varieties. Recently however, it has enjoyed a comeback thanks to its unique profile. Usage: Intended as high-alpha bittering hop when first released,…
Origin: England. Selected as a chance seedling back in 1861, Fuggle quickly became a dominant force in English hops. In 1949 it accounted for 78% of its home country’s hop acreage. It is named for the grower in Kent who first introduced the variety. Usage: Aroma. Fuggle is a workhorse hop in terms of style, favored in…
Origin: Australia. The preeminent Australian hop, Galaxyâ„¢ arose from breeding programs in the 1990s with ancestry that includes German Perle. It was released in 2009 and has seen very high demand ever since. Usage: Aroma and dry hop. Although it has adequate alpha content for bittering additions, Galaxyâ„¢ shines when used as an aroma and flavor hop…
Origin: USA. Galena was bred in 1968 from an open pollination of an unknown male with Brewers Gold. Released in 1978, it continues to enjoy success as a multipurpose high-alpha variety. Usage:Â Given its high alpha and crop yield, Galena is most often found as a classic bittering hop, in much the same vein as Nugget…
Origin: Germany. A daughter of Cascade released in 2012 and bred specifically to answer the needs of American craft beer styles. Usage: Aroma, particularly whirlpool and dry hopping to take full advantage of the very high myrcene fraction. With its pronounced tropical profile, Hallertau Blanc has strong affinity for many of the same styles as southern hemisphere…
Origin: Germany. Bred by the Hop Research Center of Hüll, this new variety is a daughter of Cascade released in 2012. Also called Huell Melon or Hull Melon. Usage: Aroma. Hüll Melon’s (aka Huell Hull Melon) unique but mellow fruit character makes it a good choice for styles where overpowering hop flavor may not be warranted. It…
Origin:Â USA. An experimental variety from Jackson Hop Farm in Wilder ID, first released in 2015. Usage:Â Primarily aroma and dry hopping due to its potent aroma and flavor, 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….
Origin: Idaho, USA. A variety from Gooding Farms. Usage: High levels of sweet, fruit-forward aromatic oils make Idaho Gem ideal for late kettle additions or dry hopping in a wide variety of styles, whether alone or in a blend. Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Bright and forward impressions of fruit candy (think Juicy Fruit or Jolly Rancher) supported by…