Hop Variety – Horizon

posted May 2nd, 2014 by Stan Hieronymus

Pedigree: Half sister of Nugget; lineage includes Brewer’s Gold and Early Green
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Pleasant and spicy with floral characteristics
Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 13.0%
Beta Acids: 6.5 – 8.5%
Co-Humulone: 16 – 19% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Average to Good
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 55 – 65% of total oil
Humulene: 11 – 13% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 9% of total oil
Farnesene: 2 – 4% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A dual purpose variety with low co-humulone and high myrcene
Possible Substitutions: Magnum
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, Lager
Additional Information: Developed in Oregon in 1970 and released in 1997