Category: Beverage Ingredients
A wide range of information pertaining to ingredients used in the brewing process.
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Hop Variety – Ella
Pedigree: Descendant of a Spalt derived male and half sister to Galaxy
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Spicy, hoppy and floral with hints of anise
Alpha Acids: 14.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 7.5%
Co-Humulone: ~36% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: ~2.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 40 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 16 – 22% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 12 – 18% of total oil
Farnesene: 0 – 1% of total oil
Selinene: 2 – 4% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Reminiscent of, yet distinctly different from, noble European varieties – very versatile
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Grown in Australia
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Hop Variety – Zythos
Pedigree: A proprietary pellet blend comprised of publicly available hop varieties
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Distinct tropical (pineapple) and citrus tones with slight pine characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 12.5%
Beta Acids: 4.7 – 6.2%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 31% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene:
Humulene:
Caryophyllene:
Farnesene:
General Trade Perception: An excellent blend for any hop forward beer; works wells at any stage in the hop regimen
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Designed to compliment existing IPA and Pale Ale hop varieties
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Hop Variety – Willamette
Pedigree: Triploid seedling of the English Fuggle variety
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with spicy and floral tones
Alpha Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 30 – 35% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 60 – 65% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 27% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 8% of total oil
Farnesene: 5 – 6% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A quality aroma hop with low alpha content
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, Glacier, Styrian Golding, Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ales, Brown Ale, Lager, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Until recently the most widely grown aroma hop in the US; released from the USDA breeding program in 1976
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Hop Variety – Warrior
Pedigree: A proprietary variety
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild and resinous with subtle citrus, pine and herbal characteristics
Alpha Acids: 15.0 – 17.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 26% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 76% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.0 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 40 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 15 – 20% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Used for its mild, clean bittering properties
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Magnum, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches
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Hop Variety – Vanguard
Pedigree: Cross between USDA accessions 21285 and 64037M
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Herbal and floral tones
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 6.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 14 – 16% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 75 – 80% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 25% of total oil
Humulene: 45 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 12 – 14% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Similar aroma to Hallertau Mittelfruh
Possible Substitutions: Hallertau mf., German Hersbrucker, Liberty, Mt. Hood
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Bock, Kölsch, Lager, Helles, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: Released for cultivation in 1997
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Hop Variety – Ultra
Pedigree: seedling of Hallertau mf. and half sister to Mt. Hood, Liberty and Crystal
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with spicy, floral tones
Alpha Acids: 2.0 – 3.5%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 23 – 38% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Good
Total Oil: 1.3 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 15 – 25% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 50% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 15% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Displays a similar aroma profile to Hallertau mf.
Possible Substitutions: Hallertau mf.
Typical Beer Styles: Lager, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: Released in 1995
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Hop Variety – US Tettnang
Pedigree: Genetically more similar to Fuggle than the German landrace variety Tettnang Tettnanger
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Noble aroma that is pleasant and spicy
Alpha Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 25% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 55 – 60% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.4 – 0.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 36 – 45% of total oil
Humulene: 18 – 23% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: 5 – 8% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A true noble aroma variety
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, German Spalt, German Select, Santiam
Typical Beer Styles: German-style Ales, Altbier, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Lambic, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: Similar to Fuggle
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Hop Variety – Summit
Pedigree: Cross pollination of Lexus and an unspecified male; derived from numerous plants including Zeus, Nugget and male USDA varieties
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: spice, earth, onion, garlic and citrus (grapefruit, orange and tangerine) tones
Alpha Acids: 16.0 – 19.0%
Beta Acids: 3.3 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 26 – 33% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~85% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 15 – 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 15% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A great late addition hop
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Millennium, Simcoe, Warrior
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Bred by the American Dwarf Hop Association and released in 2003
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Hop Variety – Sterling
Pedigree: Lineage includes Saaz, Cascade, Brewer’s Gold, Early Green and German open pollination
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Herbal and spicy, with hints of floral and citrus (lemon/pineapple) characteristics
Alpha Acids: 6.0 – 9.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 28% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 60 – 75% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.3 – 1.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 44 – 48% of total oil
Humulene: 19 – 23% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: 11 – 17% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Finding favor as a Saaz replacement
Possible Substitutions: Czech Saaz, Polish Lublin
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Released in 1998
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Hop Variety – Sorachi Ace
Pedigree: Cross between Brewer’s Gold, Saazer – OP and Beikei No. 2 male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Unique lemon and dill characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: ~23% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Unknown
Total Oil: 2.0 – 2.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 61% of total oil
Humulene: 19 – 23% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: 0 – 2% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An extremely unique high alpha aroma variety with great bittering characteristics
Possible Substitutions: Unknown
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Lager, Pale Ale, Belgian Saison, Belgian Wit
Additional Information: Developed in 1984 for Sapporo Brewers Ltd.
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Hop Variety – Simcoe
Pedigree: Open pollination
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Unique passionfruit, pine, earth, and citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 15 – 20% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Good
Total Oil: 2.0 – 2.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 60 – 65% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 15% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 8% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Known as a bittering hop with good aroma
Possible Substitutions: Magnum, Summit™
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Developed by Yakima Chief Ranches and released in 2000
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Hop Variety – Santiam
Pedigree: Bred from Tettnang, Hallertau Mittelfrüh and a cultivar derived from Cascade
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Slightly spicy with herbal and floral characteristics
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 8.5%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 24% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Average
Total Oil: 1.3 – 1.7 mL/100g
Myrcene: 27 – 36% of total oil
Humulene: 23 – 26% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 8% of total oil
Farnesene: 13 – 16% of total oil
General Trade Perception: American aroma variety with noble hop characteristics
Possible Substitutions: German Spalt, German Select, German Tettnang
Typical Beer Styles: American and Belgian-style Ales, Bock, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner, Belgian Tripel
Additional Information: Released in 1997
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Hop Variety – Saaz (US)
Pedigree: US equivalent of the long-standing Czech variety
Brewing Usage:
Aroma: Mild spice and earth tones
Alpha Acids: 3.0 – 4.5%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 28% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 45 – 55% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.5 – 1.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 25 – 30% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 40% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 11% of total oil
Farnesene: 9 – 13% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Features a classic noble aroma that is famously used in Pilsners
Possible Substitutions: Czech Saaz, Polish Lublin, Sterling
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, Lager, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: High ambient temperatures can have an adverse effect on yields
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Hop Variety – Perle (US)
Pedigree: Bred from English Northern Brewer
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Slightly spicy with herbal and floral characteristics
Alpha Acids: 7.0 – 9.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 27 – 32% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 80 – 85% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.7 – 0.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 55% of total oil
Humulene: 28 – 33% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 10 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Often used as a dual purpose hop in a variety of applications
Possible Substitutions: German and US Northern Brewer, German Perle
Typical Beer Styles: Altbier, Barley Wine, Helles, Kölsch, Lager, Pale Ale, Pilsner, Porter, Stout, Weizen
Additional Information: Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll, Germany
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Hop Variety – Palisade
Pedigree: Tettnang parentage
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Apricot, grass and clean floral characteristics
Alpha Acids: 5.5 – 9.5%
Beta Acids: 6.0 – 8.0%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 29% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Good
Total Oil: 1.4 – 1.6 mL/100g
Myrcene: 9 – 10% of total oil
Humulene: 19 – 22% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 16 – 18% of total oil
Farnesene: 0% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Used for its aromatic properties and moderate bittering qualities
Possible Substitutions: Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: English and American-style Ales
Additional Information: Cultivar bred by Yakima Chief Ranches
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Hop Variety – Nugget
Pedigree: Lineage includes Brewer’s Gold, Canterbury Golding and Early Green
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild and pleasant with spicy, herbal tones
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 26% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~76% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.8 – 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 48 – 55% of total oil
Humulene: 16 – 19% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 9% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Gaining acceptance as a dual purpose variety
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Galena, Magnum
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Barley Wine, Bière de Garde, Saison, Stout
Additional Information: Released from the USDA breeding program in Oregon in 1983
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Hop Variety – Northern Brewer (US)
Pedigree: Cross between a Canterbury Golding female and male OB21
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Medium intense pine and mint characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 70 – 85% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 50 – 60% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A true dual purpose hop variety
Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Galena, German Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: Bitter, California Common, ESB, Helles, Kölsch, English-style Pale Ale, Porter
Additional Information: Bred in England in 1934
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Hop Variety – Newport
Pedigree: Descendant of Magnum and a USDA male 58111
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild
Alpha Acids: 13.5 – 17.0%
Beta Acids: 7.2 – 9.1%
Co-Humulone: 36 – 38% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~60% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.6 – 3.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 47 – 54% of total oil
Humulene: 9 – 14% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 4 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Viewed as an excellent bittering hop
Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold, Fuggle, Galena, Magnum, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, Barley Wine, Stout
Additional Information: Developed through the USDA program at Oregon State University and released in 2002
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Hop Variety – Mt. Rainier
Pedigree: Complex parentage including Hallertau, Galena and Fuggle
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Excellent floral and noble aromas with citrus and licorice overtones
Alpha Acids: 5.0 – 8.1%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 21 – 24% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.2 – 0.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~29% of total oil
Humulene: ~30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~9.5% of total
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Similar to Hallertau but with more bittering strength
Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold, Fuggle, Hallertau
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Bred at Oregon State University
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Hop Variety – Mt. Hood
Pedigree: Triploid seedling of German Hallertau mf. and a half sister to Ultra, Liberty and Crystal
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild, herbal and somewhat pungent or spicy
Alpha Acids: 4.0 – 8.0%
Beta Acids: 5.0 – 7.5%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 27% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~55% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.6 – 3.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 30 – 38% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 13 – 16% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An aroma hop variety with similarities to German Hallertau and German Hersbrucker
Possible Substitutions: French Strisselspalt, German Hallertau, German Hersbrucker
Typical Beer Styles: Altbier, Bock, Helles, Lager, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: Released from the USDA breeding program in Oregon in 1989
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Hop Variety – Mosaic
Pedigree: Daughter of Simcoe
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: A complex array of tropical fruit, citrus, berry, herbal, earth and pine characteristics
Alpha Acids: 11.5 – 13.5%
Beta Acids: 3.2 – 3.9%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 26% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~75% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.0 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 47 – 53% of total oil
Humulene: 13 – 16% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 5.2 – 7.8% of total oil
Farnesene: 0% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An excellent aroma variety
Possible Substitutions: No known substitutes
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Released in 2012 by the Hop Breeding Company
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Hop Variety – Millennium
Pedigree: Descendant of Nugget
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild and resinous with floral and herbal tones
Alpha Acids: 14.5 – 16.5%
Beta Acids: 4.3 – 5.3%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 32% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~76% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.8 – 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 23 – 27% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Closely resembles Columbus and Nugget
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Nugget, Summit™
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Barley Wine, Stout
Additional Information: Released in 2000
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Hop Variety – Magnum (US)
Pedigree: Cross between Galena and a German male
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: No distinct aroma characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Very Good
Total Oil: 1.9 – 3.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 30 – 35% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 40% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 8 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Generally accepted as a clean bittering hop for ales and lagers
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, German Magnum, Horizon, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: Ale, Lager
Additional Information: Bred in 1980 at the German Hop Research Institute in Hüll, Germany
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Hop Variety – Liberty
Pedigree: Cross between a tetraploid female hop cultivar, Hallertau mf., and a downy mildew resistant male; half sister to Ultra, Mt. Hood and Crystal
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild, yet spicy, characteristics with subtle lemon and citrus tones
Alpha Acids: 3.0 – 5.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.0%
Co-Humulone: 24 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 35 – 40% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.6 – 1.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 20 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 35 – 40% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Closely resembles Hallertau mf.
Possible Substitutions: Hallertau, Mt. Hood, German Tradition
Typical Beer Styles: Bock, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner, Wheat
Additional Information: Developed in 1983 at Oregon State University and released in 1991
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