Hop Variety – Comet

Pedigree: Open pollination
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: A pungent “wild American” aroma
Alpha Acids: 9.4 – 12.4%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 6.1%
Co-Humulone: 40 – 45% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Very good
Total Oil: 1.4 – 3.3 mL/100g
Myrcene: 40 – 65% of total oil
Humulene: 1 – 2% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Contains a “wild American” aroma that can be objectionable to some brewers
Possible Substitutions: Galena
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager

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