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Hop Variety – Glacier

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Pedigree: Offspring of Elsasser
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Pleasant hop aroma
Alpha Acids: ~5.5%
Beta Acids: ~8.2%
Co-Humulone: 11 – 13% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~72% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.6 mL/100g
Myrcene: 33 – 62% of total oil
Humulene: 24 – 36% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: An excellent dual purpose variety with well balanced bittering properties and a pleasant aroma profile
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle, Styrian Golding, Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: ESB, English-style Pale Ale, Porter, Stout
Additional Information: Released as a public variety by Dr. Stephen Kenny of Washington State University in 2000

Hop Variety – Columbus

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Pedigree: A descendant of Nugget
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Pungent black pepper and licorice characteristics with subtle citrus overtones
Alpha Acids: 14.0 – 16.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 30 – 35% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~52% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.0 mL/100g
Myrcene: 40 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 12 – 18% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 11% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Excellent for dry hopping
Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Galena, Millennium, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: Barley Wine, Lager, IPA, Pale Ale, Stout
Additional Information: Part of “CTZ” with Tomahawk and Zeus

Hop Variety – Columbia

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Pedigree: A descendant of Fuggle and sister selection of Willamette
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Subtle earth and mild fruit tones
Alpha Acids: 6.8 – 11.5%
Beta Acids: 2.9 – 5.6%
Co-Humulone: ~40% of alpha acids after 6 months
Storage Stability: Very good
Total Oil: 0.5 – 1.6 mL/100g
Myrcene: ~54.6% of total oil
Humulene: ~16.7% of total oil
Caryophyllene: ~7.3% of total oil
Farnesene: ~4.1% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Aroma characteristics are similar to Fuggle
Possible Substitutions: Fuggle
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ales

Hop Variety – Falconer’s Flight 7C’s

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Pedigree: A pellet blend comprised of seven “C” hops and additional experimental varieties
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Strong fruit and citrus characteristics with layers of spicy earth overtones
Alpha Acids: 8.5 – 10.5%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 6.0%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 31% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 0.5 – 1.15 mL/100g
Myrcene:
Humulene:
Caryophyllene:
Farnesene:
General Trade Perception: A great addition/alternative to any IPA or Pale Ale style beer; generally used for flavor
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Developed by Hopunion in 2011

Hop Variety – Galena

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Pedigree: Open pollination of Brewer’s Gold
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Spicy, blackcurrant and citrus (grapefruit) tones
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 7.0 – 9.0%
Co-Humulone: 37 – 42% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~79% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.9 – 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 55 – 60% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 13% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 4 – 6% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Excellent high alpha variety with balanced bittering and aroma characteristics; mainly used for bittering, but finding favor as a dual purpose variety
Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold, Columbus, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: American and English-style Ales
Additional Information: Developed in the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978

Hop Variety – Fuggle (US)

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Pedigree: A chance seedling
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild wood and fruit characteristics
Alpha Acids: 4.0 – 5.5%
Beta Acids: .5 – 2.0%
Co-Humulone: 25 – 32% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 60 – 65% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.7 – 1.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 40 – 50% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 26% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 10% of total oil
Farnesene: 4 – 5% of total oil
General Trade Perception: A traditional English-type variety
Possible Substitutions: Styrian Golding, UK Fuggle, Willamette
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ales, English Bitter, ESB, Lager, Lambic, Porter
Additional Information: Said have been found in 1861 in England by Richard Fuggle. A parent of Cascade

Hop Variety – Falconer’s Flight

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Pedigree: A pellet blend from Hop Union containing a variety of the Pacific Northwest aroma hop varieties and additional experimental hops
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Distinct tropical, floral, lemon and grapefruit characteristics
Alpha Acids: 10.0 – 12.0%
Beta Acids: 4.0 – 5.0%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 25% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil:
Myrcene:
Humulene:
Caryophyllene:
Farnesene:
General Trade Perception: An excellent compliment to many IPA and Pale Ale oriented hop varieties; almost exclusively used as a dry hop
Typical Beer Styles: Designed for Pale Ales and IPAs, but has found favor in a variety of beer styles
Additional Information: Developed by Hopunion LLC in 2010

Hop Variety – Eroica

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Pedigree: Open pollination cross of Brewer’s Gold
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Forward fruit flavors
Alpha Acids: 7.3 – 14.9%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 5.3%
Co-Humulone: ~40% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~77% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: ~0.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 55 – 65% of total oil
Humulene: 0 – 1% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: A suitable hop variety for dark beers and American-style Ales
Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold, Bullion, Galena, Glacier
Typical Beer Styles: Amber Ale, Bitter, IPA, Pale Ale, Porter, Stout
Additional Information: A retro variety with acreage that has steadily declined in favor of Galena

Hop Variety – Crystal

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Pedigree: Triploid variety from German Hallertau Mittelfruh, Cascade, Brewer’s Gold and Early Green
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Mild, spicy and floral
Alpha Acids: 3.5 – 5.5%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 6.7%
Co-Humulone: 20 – 26% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~50% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.8 – 2.1 mL/100g
Myrcene: 40 – 65% of total oil
Humulene: 18 – 24% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 4 – 8% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: The most pungent of the triploid Hallertau hops
Possible Substitutions: German Hersbrucker, Hallertau, Liberty, Mt. Hood, French Strisselspalt
Typical Beer Styles: Belgian-style Ales, ESB, IPA, Kölsch, Lager, Pilsner
Additional Information: Released from the USDA breeding program in 1993

Hop Variety – Comet

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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

Hop Variety – Cluster

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Pedigree: Unknown – suggested hybridization of continental varieties and indigenous male hops
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Strong floral and spicy characteristics
Alpha Acids: 5.5 – 8.5%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 5.5%
Co-Humulone: 36 – 42% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~84% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.4 – 0.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 55% of total oil
Humulene: 15 – 18% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 7% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: An excellent dual purpose variety with balanced bittering and aroma potential
Possible Substitutions: Galena
Typical Beer Styles: Ale (aroma), Lager (bittering), Stout; often used
in the reproduction of historical styles
Additional Information: At one time Cluster accounted for about 80 percent of hop production in the United States

Hop Variety – Citra

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Pedigree: Comprised of Hallertau Mittelfruh, US Tettnang, Brewer’s Gold and East Kent Golding
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Strong citrus and tropical tones of grapefruit,
melon, lime, gooseberry, passionfruit and lychee
Alpha Acids: 11.0 – 13.0%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 22 – 24% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~75% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 2.2 – 2.8 mL/100g
Myrcene: 60 – 65% of total oil
Humulene: 11 – 13% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 6 – 8% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Excellent for dry hopping
Possible Substitutions: Unknown
Typical Beer Styles: IPA, Imperial IPA, Pale Ale
Additional Information: Developed by the Hop Breeding Company and released in 2007

Hop Variety – Chinook

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Pedigree: Cross between Petham Golding and a high alpha USDA male
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Distinct, medium intense spice and pine characteristics with subtle notes of grapefruit
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.0%
Beta Acids: 3.0 – 4.0%
Co-Humulone: 29 – 34% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 65 – 70% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 35 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 20 – 25% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 11% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: A high alpha hop with acceptable aroma
Possible Substitutions: Columbus, Northern Brewer, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, Barley Wine, IPA, Lager,
Pale Ale, Porter, Stout
Additional Information: Increasingly popular among craft brewers; released in 1985

Hop Variety – Chelan

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Pedigree: Daughter of Galena
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Mild floral and citrus characteristics
Alpha Acids: 12.0 – 14.5%
Beta Acids: 8.5 – 9.8%
Co-Humulone: 33 – 35% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: ~80% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 1.9 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 55% of total oil
Humulene: 12 – 15% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 12% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Similar to Galena but with higher alpha acids
Possible Substitutions: Galena, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales
Additional Information: Developed by the John I. Haas, Inc. breeding company and released in 1994

Hop Variety – Centennial

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Pedigree: Derived from ¾ Brewer’s Gold and contributions
of Fuggle, East Kent Golding and others
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Medium intense floral and citrus (lemon) tones
Alpha Acids: 9.5 – 11.5%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 28 – 30% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 60 – 65% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 1.5 – 2.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 60% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 18% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 4 – 8% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Very balanced, often called a super Cascade
Possible Substitutions: Cascade, possibly Chinook or Columbus
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, IPA, Wheat
Additional Information: Bred in 1974 and released in 1990

Hop Variety – Cascade

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Pedigree: Open pollination of a Fuggle seedling, derived from Fuggle and Serebrianka
Brewing Usage: Aroma
Aroma: Medium intense floral, citrus and grapefruit tones
Alpha Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%
Beta Acids: 4.5 – 7.0%
Co-Humulone: 33 – 40% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: 48 – 52% alpha remaining after 6 months
Total Oil: 0.8 – 1.5 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 60% of total oil
Humulene: 10 – 16% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 3 – 6% of total oil
Farnesene: 4 – 8% of total oil
General Trade Perception: An aroma variety with well-balanced bittering
potential, good for dry hopping
Possible Substitutions: Ahtanum, Amarillo, Centennial
Typical Beer Styles: American-style Ales, Barley Wine, IPA, Pale Ale, Porter, Witbier
Additional Information: First commercial hop from the USDA-ARS breeding program; bred in 1956 and released in 1972

Hop Variety – Bullion

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Pedigree: Wild Manitoba BB1 x OR (open pollinated)
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Strong and zesty blackcurrant characteristics
Alpha Acids: 6.7 – 12.9%
Beta Acids: 3.7 – 9.1%
Co-Humulone: ~39% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Poor
Total Oil: 1.1 – 2.7 mL/100g
Myrcene: 45 – 55% of total oil
Humulene: 23 – 30% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 9 – 11% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Commonly used in dark beers
Possible Substitutions: Brewer’s Gold, Chinook, Columbus, Galena, Northern Brewer
Typical Beer Styles: Dark Lager, Dopplebock, ESB, Porter, Stout
Additional Information: A sister of Brewer’s Gold, and popular from the 1940s into the 1980s.

Hop Variety – Brewer’s Gold (US)

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Pedigree: An English variety and sibling of Bullion
Brewing Usage: Bittering
Aroma: Sharp and pungent with blackcurrant, fruit and spice characteristics
Alpha Acids: 8.0 – 10.0%
Beta Acids: 3.5 – 4.5%
Co-Humulone: 40 – 48% of alpha acids
Storage Stability: Poor
Total Oil: 2.0 – 2.4 mL/100g
Myrcene: 37 – 40% of total oil
Humulene: 29 – 31% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7- 8% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil General Trade Perception: Mainly used as a bittering hop
Possible Substitutions: Chinook, Galena, Nugget
Typical Beer Styles: English-style Ales, Bière de Garde, Lambic,
German-style Lager, Pilsner, Saison
Additional Information: Limited acreage in the United States; one of the first hop varieties bred released by E.S. Salmon in England, often used in breeding hops varieties that followed

Hop Variety – Topaz

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Pedigree: Female tetraploid J78 and male 29-70-54
Brewing Usage: Dual Purpose
Aroma: Resinous, grassy tones with light tropical flavors
Alpha Acids: 13.7 – 17.7%
Beta Acids: 6.4 – 7.9%
Co-Humulone: 48 – 51% of alpha acids
Storage Stability:
Total Oil: 1.7 – 2.2 mL/100g
Myrcene: 34 – 56% of total oil
Humulene: 8 – 13% of total oil
Caryophyllene: 7 – 13% of total oil
Farnesene: <1% of total oil Selinene: 1 – 3% of total oil
General Trade Perception: Dry hopping produces resinous characteristics while tropical tones are found in higher gravity beers
Possible Substitutions:
Typical Beer Styles: High gravity beers
Additional Information: Bred by Hop Products Australia at the Rostrevor Breeding Garden Victoria in 1985

Things that will ruin your day

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by Jamie Martin, Brewmaster, Dells Brewing Co.

Bubbles: If you ever have just one tank that won’t cool down first thing to check is if there are air bubbles in the glycol line. I used to always forget about this and I would spend all day troubleshooting the wrong thing.

Check valves: Insure all carbonation stones and couplers have working check valves; you do not want to end up with beer in your regulators or gas lines.

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