Type |
Description |
Ahtanum |
Ahtanum
is an aroma-type cultivar bred by Yakima Chief Ranches. Its name
is derived from the area near Yakima where the first hop farm
was established in 1869 by Charles Carpenter. (alpha acid:
5.7-6.3% / beta acid: 5.0-6.5%)
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Amarillo |
Amarillo is an aroma-type cultivar of recent origin, discovered
and introduced by Virgil Gamache Farms Inc. (alpha acid: 8-11% /
beta acid: 6-7% )
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Cascade |
Cascade
is an aroma-type cultivar which originated as the first
commercial hop from the USDA-ARS breeding program. It was bred
in 1956 but not released for cultivation until 1972. It reached
its peak in 1975 when it produced 13.3% of the total American
crop. It was obtained by crossing an English Fuggle with a male
plant, which originated from the Russian variety Serebrianka
with a Fuggle male plant.
A very popular U.S. variety, with a moderate bitterness level
and fragrant, flowery aroma. Cascade is often used in highly
hopped West Coast ales that have a citrus-floral hop character.
(alpha acid: 4.5-6.0% / beta acid: 5.0-7.0%
)
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Centennial |
Centennial is an aroma-type cultivar, bred in 1974 and released
in 1990. The genetic composition is 3/4 Brewers Gold, 3/32
Fuggle, 1/16 East Kent Golding, 1/32 Bavarian and 1/16 unknown.
A relatively new hop on the market, this hop used to be called
CFJ90. Described by some as a "Super Cascade" and we tend to
agree, but it's not nearly as "citrusy". Some even use it for
aroma as well as bittering. Bitterness is quite clean and can
have floral notes depending on the boil time. (alpha acid:
9.5-11.5% / beta acid: 4.0-5.0%)
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Chinook |
Chinook
is a bittering variety with aroma characteristics released in
May, 1985. It was bred by crossing a Petham Golding with the
USDA 63012 male.
A high alpha acid hop with a wonderful herbal, almost smoky
character when used as an aromatic during the last few minutes
of the boil when dry hoping. Excellent for hopping
American-style Pale Ales, especially those brewed to higher
gravities. (alpha acid: 12.0-14.0% / beta acid: 3.0-4.0%)
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Columbus |
This
high alpha variety has a pungent aroma and clean bittering.
Excellent for bitter ales and American IPA styles, and can be
dramatic when dry hopped. (average alpha acid: 12%)
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Cluster |
Cluster
originated from mass selection of the Cluster hop, which is an
old American cultivar. It is suggested that they arose from
hybridization of varieties, imported by Dutch and English
settlers and indigenous male hops. (alpha acid: 5.5-8.5% / beta
acid: 4.5-5.5%)
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Crystal |
Crystal
is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, released for commercial
production in 1993. It originates from a seedling selection (No.
8309-37) made at Corvallis in 1983 between the colchicine -
induced tetraploid 'Hallertau mf' (USDA 21397) and the diploid
male downy mildew resistant aroma hop, USDA 21381M. Crystal is a
half-sister of Mt. Hood and Liberty. (alpha acid: 4.0-6.0% /
beta acid: 5.0-6.7%)
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Fuggle |
Fuggle
is an aroma-type cultivar selected in England as a chance
seedling in 1861. It reached its peak in the U.K. in 1949 when
78% of the English crops were grown as Fuggle. It is also
marketed as Styrian (Savinja) Golding in the Slovenian Republic.
In the USA it is grown in Oregon and Washington State.
Superb in English-style ales, and lends a unique character not
imparted by the more subtle American-grown Fuggles. (alpha acid:
3.8-5.5% / beta acid: 1.5-2.0%)
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Galena |
Galena
is a bittering-type cultivar which was bred in 1968 from Brewers
Gold and an open pollination, i.e. an unknown male plant. It was
released for cultivation in 1978.
Galena is the most "mellow" hop of the high-alpha varieties, and
has replaced Cluster as the most widely grown US hop. The
bitterness is clean and well balanced. Great general purpose
bittering hop. (alpha acid: 12.5-14.0% / beta acid: 7.5-9.0%)
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Golding |
Golding
is a group of aroma-type cultivars originating in England. Over
the decades, the group has been changed and widened. Mostly they
have been named after villages in East Kent, (Petham, Rothersham,
Canterbury, Eastwell) or hop farmers, who grew them (Amos's
Early Bird, Cobbs).
English Goldings grown in East Kent, are a premium hop, called
East Kent Golding and should not be confused with U.K. Goldings,
which are grown in other parts such as Kent, Worcestershire,
Hampshire and Herefordshire. The cultivar grown in the USA
(Oregon and Washington State) is a Canterbury Golding.
The premier English aroma hop. Superb in English-style ales, and
lend a unique character to fine lagers as well. This hop has a
unique spicy aroma and refined flavor. (alpha acid: 4.0-6.0% /
beta acid: 2.0-3.0%)
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Hallertau mf |
Hallertau mf (Mittelfrueh) is an aroma-type cultivar which
originated in Germany as a land - race hop. The original
Hallertau mf in Germany has been replaced with other Hallertau
types with similar quality characteristics. The name indicates
that it is a middle to early ripening cultivar.
If you are looking to brew an authentic European-style lager,
this is the best choice. Mild spicy flavor and aroma. (alpha
acid: 3.5-5.5% / beta acid: 3.5-5.5%)
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Horizon |
Horizon
is a high alpha-aroma cultivar, a diploid seedling result of a
cross made in 1970 between the USDA 65009 female plant (with
Brewers Gold and Early Green lineage) and the male plant 64035M.
It was released as a commercial variety in 1998. (alpha acid:
10.2-16.5% / beta acid: 6.5-8.5%)
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Liberty |
Liberty
is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, the result in 1983 of the
colchicine induced tetrapcoid female cultivar Hallertau mf and a
downy mildew resistant male, USDA 64035M. It is a half-sister to
Ultra, Mt. Hood and Crystal. (alpha acid: 3.5-4.5% / beta acid:
3.0-3.5%)
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Magnum |
Magnum
is a bittering/aroma type cultivar, bred in 1980 at Huell, the
German Hop Research Instititute, from the American variety
Galena and the German male 75/5/3. (alpha acid: 10.0-12.6% /
beta acid: 5.0-7.0%)
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Mount Hood |
Mt.
Hood is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, the 1983 result of a
cross between the colchicine - induced tetraploid female
Hallertau mf (USDA 21397) and the USDA 19058M, male plant. It is
a half-sister to Ultra, Liberty and Crystal.
An aromatic variety derived from Hallertau with a refined, spicy
aroma and clean bittering. A good choice for lagers. (alpha
acid: 4.0-6.0% / beta acid: 5.0-7.5%)
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Northern Brewer |
Northern Brewer is a bittering-type cultivar, bred in 1934 in
England from a Canterbury Golding female plant and the male
plant OB21. Northern Brewer has been used in the breeding
process of many newer varieties. This cultivar is grown in
England, Belgium, Germany and the USA.
A strong fragrant hop with a rich rough-hewn flavor and aroma,
ideal for steam-style beers and ales. Northern Brewer has a
unique mint-like evergreen flavor. (alpha acid: 8.0-10.0%/ beta
acid: 3.0-5.0%)
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Nugget |
Nugget
is a bittering-type cultivar, bred in 1970 from the USDA 65009
female plant and USDA 63015M. The lineage of Nugget is 5/8
Brewers Gold, 1/8 Early Green, 1/16 Canterbury Golding, 1/32
Bavarian and 5/32 unknown.
Nugget is a great bittering hop with a heavy herbal aroma.
(alpha acid: 12.5-14.5% / beta acid: 4.0-6.0%)
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Perle |
Perle
is an aroma-type cultivar, bred in 1978 in Germany from Northern
Brewer. It is grown in Germany, Belgium and the U. S. A.
Perle is a newer variety, originally from Germany but now grown
quite successfully in the US. Perle is a medium alpha hop with a
very clean, almost minty bitterness and pleasant aroma. (alpha
acid: 7.0-9.5% / beta acid: 4.0-5.0%)
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Saaz |
Saaz is
the traditional noble hop for true pilsner beer. Saaz is famous
for its spicy, clean bitterness. (average alpha acid: 3.0%)
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Satus |
Satus
is a bittering-type cultivar of recent origin. (alpha acid:
12.5-14.0% / beta acid: 8.5-9.0%)
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Simcoe |
Simcoe
is a bittering/aroma type cultivar bred by Yakima Chief Ranches.
(alpha acid: 12.0-14.0% / beta acid: 4.0-5.0%)
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Spalt Select |
Spalt
Select is an aroma � type cultivar, bred in Germany and released
for cultivation in the late 1980's. It is grown in Germany in
the Hallertau and Spalt areas and in the U.S.A. in Washington
State. (alpha acid: 3.5-5.5% / beta acid: 3.0-4.5%)
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Sterling |
Sterling is an aroma cultivar, a diploid seedling made in 1990
with a 21522 female plant and a 21361 male plant. Its parentage
is 1/2 Saazer, 1/4 Cascade, 1/8 64035M (unknown German aroma X
open pollination),1/16 Brewers Gold, 1/32 Early Green, and 1/32
unknown. (alpha acid: 4.5-5.0% / beta acid: 5.0-6.0%)
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Tettnang |
Tettnang is an aroma-type cultivar which originated in the
Tettnang hop growing area of Germany as a land-race hop. It is
grown in the U.S.A. in Oregon and Washington State.
The original noble hop from the Tettnang region of Germany,
ideal for your finest lagers and wheat beers. This limited
availability hop has a fine, pure aroma, that is not present in
United States grown Tettnanger. (alpha acid: 4.0-5.0% / beta
acid: 3.5-4.5%)
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Tomahawk |
Tomahawk is a bittering hop of recent origin, bred by Charles
Zimmermann. It is the first commercially grown 'Super Alpha'
variety. In 1998 it contributed to 11% of the USA hop crop.
(alpha acid: 14.0-18.0% / beta acid: 4.5-5.8%)
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Ultra |
Ultra
is a triploid aroma-type cultivar, originated in 1983 from a
cross between the colchicine-induced tetraploid Hallertau mf
(USDA 21397) and the diploid Saazer-derived male genotype (USDA
21237m). Ultra is the half-sister to Mt. Hood, Liberty and
Crystal. Its genetic composition is 4/6 Hallertau mf, 1/6 Saazer,
and 1/6 unknown. This cultivar was released for commercial
production in March, 1995. (alpha acid: 4.5-5.0% / beta acid:
3.6-4.7%)
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US Fuggle |
A
mild-flavored English-style hop grown in Oregon, with a fragrant
wood-like aroma. Milder in character than English Fuggles. This
hop imparts a smooth, well rounded hop character. (average alpha
acid: 3.9%)
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Vanguard |
Vanguard is a diploid seedling made in 1982 between USDA 21285,
which has Hallertau mf parentage and USDA 64037m. It was
released for cultivation in 1997. (alpha acid: 5.0-6.0% / beta
acid: 5.0-7.0%)
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Warrior |
Warrior
is a bittering hop of a recent origin, bred by Yakima Chief
Ranches. (alpha acid: 15.0-17.0% / beta acid: 4.5-5.5%)
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Willamette |
Willamette is a triploid aroma-type hop, which originated in the
mid 1970�s and is a seedling of Fuggle. It is a very popular
aroma hop, contributing in 1998 to 18% of the total USA hop
crop.
A variation on English Fuggle hops grown in Oregon and
Washington. Willamette has a fragrant spicy woody aroma. An
excellent American aromatic hops for ales and lagers. (alpha
acid: 4.0-6.0% / beta acid: 3.5-4.5%)
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