Category: Hops
Hops types and varieties
Hop Variety – Hallertau Blanc
Pedigree: Daughter of Cascade
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Floral and fruity with passion fruit, grapefruit, pineapple, grape and lemongrass overtones
Alpha Acids: 9.0 – 12.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 26% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.2 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 50 – 75% of total oil
Humulene: 0 – 3% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 0 – 2% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: One of several new German varieties with bold flavor profiles, perfect for American-style Ales
Possible Substitutions: Unknown
Typical Beer Styles: Saison, pale ale
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Institute in Hüll and released in 2012
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Hop Variety – Whitbread Golding
Pedigree: Open pollination of Bates Brewer
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Fresh earth, botanical and floral flavors
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 7.5%
Beta Acids: 2.5 – 3.5%
Co-Humulone: 37% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 27% of total oil
Humulene: 42% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 13% of total oil
Farnesene: 2% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Similar to Goldings, but not as delicate and containing a more robust hoppy flavor
Possible Substitutions: UK Kent Golding, UK Progress
Typical Beer Styles: Pale Ale, Wheat
Additional Information: Selected as a seedling in 1911 on a farm at Beltring in Kent and named after the Whitbread Beer Company, which bought the farm
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Hop Variety – Target
Pedigree: Second generation selection from Northern Brewer and a male Eastwell Golding seedling
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: An intense English hop aroma with distinct spicy, floral, sage, and citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.5 – 13.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.7%
Co-Humulone: 37% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45% of total oil
Humulene: 17% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent bittering hop that tends to be too harsh for aroma purposes late in the boil
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager
Additional Information: A result of the Wye College breeding program released in 1972
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Hop Variety – Sussex
Pedigree: A “chance find”
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Delicate (similar to Fuggle)
Alpha Acids: 4.3 – 5.8%
Beta Acids: 2.4 – 3.2%
Co-Humulone: 29 – 32% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.4 – 0.6 mL/100g
Myrcene: 42% of alpha acids
Humulene: 23% of alpha acids
Farnesene: Trace
General Trade Perception: Good, yet delicate, flavor retention
Typical Beer Styles: Ale
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Hop Variety – Sovereign
Pedigree: Open pollination, granddaughter of Pioneer
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Pleasant but intense fruity flavors with mild floral, grassy, herbal and mint characteristics
Alpha Acids: 4.5 – 6.5%
Beta Acids: 2.1 – 3.1%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 30% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.6 – 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 30% of total oil
Humulene: 21 – 26% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: 3 – 5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Works well with Goldings and as a single hop
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Bitter, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Bred in 1995 at Horticulture Research International, Wye College and released in 2006
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Hop Variety – Progress
Pedigree: Seedling of WGV crossed with O.B.79 (a trial male which was the grandfather of Target)
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Moderately strong spicy, grassy, floral, mint, earth and honey tones
Alpha Acids: 6.0 – 7.5%
Beta Acids: 2.0 – 3.3%
Co-Humulone: 33% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 29% of total oil
Humulene: 36 – 42% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 14% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Originally introduced as a replacement for Fuggle, Progress shows excellent potential at both the start and the end of the boil
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, UK Kent Golding
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Bitter, ESB, Porter
Additional Information: Developed at Wye College in 1951 and released for commercial production in 1964
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Hop Variety – Pioneer
Pedigree: Sister to English Herald and distant relative of Yeoman
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Distinctly hoppy with pleasant citrus (lemon and grapefruit) tones and hints of herbal, cedar flavors
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 10.5%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 36% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 35% of total oil
Humulene: 18 – 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 9% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Perception Combines a pleasant aroma with a moderately high alpha acid content
Possible Substitutions: UK Kent Golding
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ales, ESB
Additional Information: Released in 1996 from Wye College
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Hop Variety – Pilot
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Lemon, spice and marmalade flavors
Alpha Acids: 8 – 11%
Beta Acids: 3.3 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 35% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 35 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 3.5% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Works well as a bittering or late aroma hop
Typical Beer Styles: American and English-style Ales
Additional Information: Bred at Horticulture Research International Wye College and released in 2001
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Hop Variety – Pilgrim
Pedigree: Half-sibling of First Gold and Herald
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Distinct fruit and spice characteristics with pleasant lemon, grapefruit, pear and berry flavors
Alpha Acids: 9.0 – 13.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 35% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30-35% of total oil
Humulene: 21- 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Often compared to UK Target, Pilgrim performs well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops
Possible Substitutions: UK Challenger, UK Target
Typical Beer Styles: Ale
Additional Information: Bred at the Horticultural Research Institute in Wye and released in 2000
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Hop Variety – Phoenix
Pedigree: Seedling of Yeoman
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Crisp and mellow with pine, chocolate, molasses and spice characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 12.0%
Beta Acids: 3.8 – 5.4%
Co-Humulone: 30% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 – 2.5 mL/ 100g
Myrcene: 24% of total oil
Humulene: 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 11% of total oil
Farnesene: 1.5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Performs well as a replacement for high alpha or dual purpose hops early in the boil; late hop additions for aroma tend to be mellow
Possible Substitutions: English-style Ales
Typical Beer Styles: UK Challenger, UK Northdown
Additional Information: Developed at Wye College and released in 1996
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Hop Variety – Northdown
Pedigree: Seedling of Northern Brewer and a resistant German male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Pleasant spice, cedar and pine characteristics with hints of floral and berry flavors
Alpha Acids: 7.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 31% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.2 – 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25% of total oil
Humulene: 37% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 15% of total oil
Farnesene: 1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent dual purpose hop that works well on its own, or in conjunction with an aroma variety
Possible Substitutions: Northern Brewer, UK Challenger
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Old Ale, Barley Wine, Porter
Additional Information: Released by Wye College in 1970; an “aunt” to both UK Challenger and UK Target
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Hop Variety – Fuggle (UK)
Pedigree: A chance seedling raised in England
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Delicate and pleasant with mint, grass and floral tones
Alpha Acids: 3.5 – 6.5%
Beta Acids: 2.0 – 4.0%
Co-Humulone: 27 – 33% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.1 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 30% of total oil
Humulene: 30 – 38% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 13.4% of total oil
Farnesene: 6 – 8% of total oil
General Trade Perception: The most revered and famous English hop, known for its full bodied flavor in traditional ales
Possible Substitutions: Styrian Golding, US Fuggle, Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian and English-style Ales, Bitter, ESB, Lager, Lambic, Porter
Additional Information: Once a predominant hop in England, now reserved for aroma use in conjunction with high alpha types
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Hop Variety – First Gold
Pedigree: Cross pollination of the Whitbread Golding variety and a dwarf male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Slightly spicy, but smooth, with tangerine, orange marmalade, apricot, magnolia and floral flavors
Alpha Acids: 6.5 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 32 – 35% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.7 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 38% of total oil
Humulene: 20% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6% of total oil
Farnesene: 1 – 3% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A versatile variety perfect for modern beer styles
Possible Substitutions: Crystal, UK East Kent Golding
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Bitter, ESB, Fruit Beers
Additional Information: First commercial dwarf hop designed for aroma consideration in England; released in 1996
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Hop Variety – East Kent Golding
Pedigree: Developed by conal selection from 1790 on, starting from Canterbury Whitebine
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Smooth and delicate with floral, lavender, spice, honey, earth, lemon and thyme overtones
Alpha Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids: 1.9 – 3.0%
Co-Humulone: 25 – 30% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.4 – 0.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25% of total oil
Humulene: 36% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 14.8% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A traditional English hop that has been used in kettle and dry hopping
Possible Substitutions: US Golding, UK Progress
Typical Beer Styles: English and Belgian-style Ales
Additional Information: Variety in Golding grown in East Kent
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Hop Variety – Challenger
Pedigree: Granddaughter of Northern Brewer, lineage also includes Northdown and Target
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Cedar, green tea and sweet floral characteristics (as a late addition, it can provide crisp, fruity flavors)
Alpha Acids: 6.5 – 9.0%
Beta Acids: 3.2 – 4.2%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 25% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30% of total oil
Humulene: 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9.5% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A versatile hop, widely used for both early and late kettle additions
Possible Substitutions: German Perle, Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ales, Barley Wine, Bitter, Brown Ale, ESB, Porter, Stout
Additional Information: Bred at Wye College and released in 1972 for commercial planting
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Hop Variety – Bramling Cross
Pedigree: Cross between Bramling (a traditional Golding variety) and a Manitoban (Canadian) wild hop
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Strong spice, blackcurrant, loganberry and lemon characteristics
Alpha Acids: 6.0 – 8.0%
Beta Acids: 2.3 – 3.5%
Co-Humulone: 34% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 36% of total oil
Humulene: 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 15.7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Often used in traditional cask conditioned beers due to its distinct characteristics
Possible Substitutions: UK Kent Golding, UK Progress
Typical Beer Styles: All styles
Additional Information: Developed at Wye College by Professor Salmon
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Hop Variety – Boadicea
Pedigree: Open pollination of a second-generation female from a wild Japanese source
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Mild floral and spicy characteristics with slightly grassy overtones
Alpha Acids: 7.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.0%
Co-Humulone: 26% of alpha acids
Total Oil: 1.4 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 33% of total oil
Humulene: 20% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 19% of total oil
Farnesene: 5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Excellent for finishing and dry hopping
Additional Information: Released in 2004 by Horticulture Research International at Wye College in the UK
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