Beer ingredients - Hops

Developed by Select Botanicals Group and released in 2000, Simcoe® Brand YCR 14 is known for its brewing versatility and unique aroma characteristics. It contains high alpha and low-cohumlone which has found favor in the craft and home brewing industries for dual purpose applications. Simcoe® is moderately tolerant to powdery mildew and has good pickability of a medium size cone. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include passion fruit, pine, berry and earth characteristics.

Alpha Acids: 11.5 - 15%

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Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll in 1980 and released in 1993, Magnum is a German variety (also grown in the US) and daughter of Galena. It is a high alpha cultivar and is often used as the base bittering variety. Magnum does not display any distinct aroma characteristics, however, subtle spice and fruit characteristics have been noted by some brewers. Aroma: Magnum is a bittering hop with no distinct aroma characteristics.

Alpha Acids: 12 - 15.5%

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Developed by Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007. Citra® Brand HBC 394 features fairly high alpha acids and total oil contents with a low percentage of co-humulone. It is tolerant to downy mildew and powdery mildew with good pickability of dense, medium sized cones. Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, US Tettnang, Brewer's Gold and East Kent Golding. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, melon, lime, gooseberry, passion fruit and lychee.

Alpha Acids: 11 - 15%

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Bred in 1974 and released by Washington State University in 1990, Centennial is an aroma-type cultivar that has found favor as one of the most popular varieties in craft brewing. It is often referred to as a super-Cascade (containing nearly double the alpha content) and can be used for bittering purposes. Centennial is a diploid cross between Brewer's Gold and a USDA male. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include lemon and floral.

Alpha Acids: 7 - 12%

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Golding hops consist of a group of traditional English aroma varieties which have been cultivated since 1790. The cultivar originated in England and the hops were named after villages in East Kent (Petham, Rothersham, Canterbury, Eastwell). US Golding is the Canterbury strain. It is susceptible to downy mildew, but has good pickability of small size, moderately compact cones. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include delicate and sweet floral.

Alpha Acids: 3 - 6.5%

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This Slovenian varietal is widely utilized for its noble aroma of delicate spicy, floral, and piney notes. Stryian Bobek hops are often found in Belgian Ales and Lagers, ESBs, and Pilsners.

Alpha Acids: 3.5 - 7%

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Alpha: 5-5 - 8.0% Strong, typical "wild American" aroma, but providing good balanced bitterness with standard kettle addition. The excellent keeping qualities of the alpha acids in Clusters enhance the value of this variety in several traditional brewers' eyes. Learn More

Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 1978, Perle is a cross between Northern Brewer and 63/5/27M. It is tolerant to most diseases and is grown in both Germany and the United States. Perle is known for adding a traditional, German-like quality to beer. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include floral and spicy.

Alpha Acids: 6 9%

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Alpha Acids: 16 - 19% Summit hops were originally created by the Dwarf Hop Association in 2003 and are a combination of a variety of hops that were cross pollinated to create an extremely useful bittering hop that can be stored for 6 months with only a 15% decrease in alpha acids.

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Bred at Wye College in 1919, Brewer’s Gold is an ancestor to many major high alpha hops including Sterling, Galena, Horizon, Centennial and Nugget. It is an English variety, however American-grown Brewer’s Gold contains higher levels of alpha acids than its English counterpart. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include blackcurrant and spicy.

Alpha Acids: 8 - 11%

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Green Bullet is a triploid alpha variety bred by open cross pollination of the New Zealand "Smoothcone" variety. Used extensively as a utility brew house workhorse and found in breweries across the world. This “go to” hop is a traditional bittering type that now finds applications throughout the brewery from late additions through the hop back/ whirlpool and dry hopping. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include spicy, dried fruit characters; high levels of floral oil that complements and balances the piney resinous hop character.

Alpha Acids: 11 - 14%

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Developed by the USDA breeding program in Washington State and released in 1985 as a high alpha bittering variety, Chinook is a cross between Petham Golding and a USDA male. In recent years, it has found favor as a dual purpose hop in the craft brewing community as a result of its spice and pine aroma characteristics. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include grapefruit, spice, and pine.

Alpha Acids: 11.5 - 15%

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A landrace variety originating from the Hersbruck region of Southern Germany, Hersbrucker has expanded and is now widely grown throughout the Hallertau and Spalt regions. It displays a delicate aroma profile that is often compared to other noble varieties. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include hay, tobacco and orange.

Alpha Acids: 1.5 - 4%

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Originally selected by Charles Zimmerman for Hopunion, Inc., Columbus is a descendant of Nugget. It is a high alpha variety and is primarily used for bittering purposes. Columbus is often referred to as CTZ, a trio of similar hops including Tomahawk® and Zeus. Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include black pepper, licorice, curry and subtle citrus.

Alpha Acids: 14.5 - 17.5%

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Pilgrim has a deeply fruity, spicy, yet unusually pleasant, lemon/grapefruit aroma with flavour characteristics including verdant berries and pears.

As a bittering hop it provides a refreshing, full-bodied and rounded bitterness.

Alpha Acids: 9 - 13%

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Bred at Wye College in 1995, First Gold is a cross between WGV (Whitbread Golding Variety) and a dwarf male. It features many of the flavour characteristics of WGV and has found favor in both general kettle and late or dry hopping applications.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include smooth, with tangerine, orange marmalade, apricot, geranium and magnolia.

Alpha Acids: 5.6 - 9.3%

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Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0% Pacific Jade hops are best known for their incredibly rich aroma of spicy black pepper, bold citrus and herbs. Some say the spiciness is reminiscent of Saaz. Certainly a great way to round out your Pale Ale and a good up-front addition in Lagers.

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Developed by Hopsteiner Breeding Company and released in 2006, Bravo is a second generation super-alpha variety. It is an excellent bittering variety but showcases pleasant fruit and sweet floral aroma characteristics too.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include orange, vanilla and floral.

Alpha: 15 - 18%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Developed by the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978, Galena is a high alpha variety with increasingly popular aroma characteristics.

Aroma: Specific aroma descriptors include sweet fruits, pear, pineapple, blackcurrant, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry and spicy wood.

Alpha: 13 - 15%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 5.19%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 4.2%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 5.57%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 7.89%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 6.3%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 11.12%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 3.1%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 9.2%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 12 - 17%

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Alpha: 10.5%

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Alpha: 3.68%

Please note: Due to their nature, hops and their associated alpha acid contents, will vary slightly from batch to batch.

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Alpha: 5.49%

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Alpha: 7.12%

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Alpha: 8.2%

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This extract is ideal for adjusting the final bitterness of a brew. Learn More

The distinctive aroma of this hop is best suited to stronger, darker beer styles. Alpha Acid 5.5% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

Distinctive aroma, suitable for Pilsner lagers. Alpha Acid 4.0 to 5.0% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

Lager aroma hop. Good flavour and aroma. Alpha Acid 3.3% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

Lager aroma hop. Wise to use in conjunction with a bittering hop. Alpha Acid 3.2% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

General purpose hop. Plenty of bittering power and good aroma. Alpha Acid 8.5% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

General purpose hop. Ideal for bittering or aroma. Alpha Acid 7.0% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

Aroma hop. Coarser in flavour than Goldings. Alpha Acid 4.0% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More

General purpose hop. Used mainly for bittering beers and lagers rather than aroma. Alpha Acid 7.5% subject to seasonal variation. Learn More